Wichita State athletic director Darron Boatright’s ideal women’s basketball coach might combine the acumen of Connecticut’s Geno Auriemma with the charisma and character of your favorite motivational speaker and a religious leader.
“If we can find that mix, we’ll be happy,” he said.
Even UConn might find that description imposing. Most schools will settle for a more realistic goal and Boatright is confident the job will attract strong candidates.
That search is proceeding informally. Boatright largely gets names through third parties — most coaches don’t want to make an official move during the season — while he and interim coach Linda Hargrove research candidates.