LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After 37 seasons and 864 wins in his career, UA Little Rock Women’s Basketball coach Joe Foley announced his retirement Thursday.
During his career, Foley became the winningest women’s college basketball coach in the state of Arkansas between his time as coach at Arkansas Tech and UA Little Rock and he has the 11th most victories all time in NCAA women’s history.
Foley to Remain as UALR Trojan Head Coach Foley led his teams to six regular season conference championships, five conference tournament titles and 12 postseason (NCAA and WNIT) appearances.
UA Little Rock Director of Athletics Frank M. Cuervo said that Foley will always be remembered fondly but the Trojans and their fans.
“Coach Joe Foley is a legend in basketball and will always be fondly remembered by Trojan fans,” Cuervo said. “His contributions to the institution and its athletics program are too numerous to count. Coach Foley’s teams always played with grit and determination, truly exhibiting the heart of a Trojan. Likewise, he made an incredible impact on the lives of hundreds of young women who played for him and are now valued members of their community. I look forward to working with Joe to find an opportunity to keep him close to the program as he and his wife Chris enter the next phase of their lives. I wish them nothing but the happiness and success they have earned.”
Web Extra: LR Trojans Coach’s Heartwarming Gesture The Trojans announced that longtime assistant Steve Wiedower, who spent 14 years as Foley’s top aide will take over the reigns as new head coach.
“What a great experience it has been to work under Coach Foley for 15 years here at Little Rock. Words cannot describe the respect and gratitude I have for him,” Wiedower said. “Coach Foley built this program from the ground up into one of the top mid-majors in the country. Experiencing multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and winning conference championships under his leadership is something I will cherish forever. His dedication has been instrumental in our success, and I am deeply honored to have been a part of this journey.”
UA Little Rock Athletics will hold a formal press conference Tuesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. in the Legends Room at the Jack Stephens Center to welcome Wiedower as the next head coach of the program and Trojan women’s basketball supporters are asked to join in the celebration.
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