The end-of-season awards for women’s basketball come in waves. Coaches first, then media. When Arizona head coach Adia Barnes was not chosen Pac-12 Coach of the Year in the first wave, it was a bit of a surprise to many Wildcat fans.
Over the last two years, Barnes has led the biggest turnaround in program history. Last season, her team improved by 18 games and won the postseason WNIT.
This season, they are not only headed to their first NCAA Tournament in 15 years, but they are currently in line to host the first two rounds.