TAMPA, Fla., October 23, 2025 — University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins on Thursday named associate head coach Michele Woods-Baxter the interim head coach of the USF women's basketball program.
The announcement follows the departure of longtime head coach Jose Fernandez to pursue a coaching opportunity in the WNBA.
"I am pleased to share that Michele Woods-Baxter, who has been an integral part of our program's success over the past 17 seasons, will serve as the interim head coach of our women's basketball program for the 2025-26 season, which tips off on November 3," said Rob Higgins.