Sue Guevara was 6-23 and recorded a last-place finish in the Mid-American Conference West Division in her first year on the job.
Ten seasons later, Guevara was 30-5. She raised MAC regular season and postseason championship while making a run to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2017-18.
Some of Guevara’s success stems from a tenacious defense and a high-tempo, 3-point offense – thanks to the Phoenix Suns.
One year after Guevara got her start with the Chippewas, assistant Bill Ferrara joined. He peered closely at the NBA, specifically Mike D’Antoni’s offense for the 2008-09 Phoenix Suns team.