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BOSTON - Marisa Moseley '04, a standout on Boston University's 2003 NCAA Tournament team and a nine-year assistant coach at UConn, has returned to Commonwealth Avenue to become the Terriers' head coach of women's basketball, director of athletics Drew Marrochello announced on Tuesday.

Moseley becomes the eighth head coach – and first alumna – in program history. She will be formally introduced on Wednesday (April 18) at 9 a.m. in the Francis D. Burke Club Room at Agganis Arena. The event is open to the public.

"This is a banner day for Boston University women's basketball," Marrochello said. "As we embark on a new and promising era, we are incredibly excited to welcome Marisa back to her alma mater to lead the program she played for. 

"Marisa emerged from an outstanding group of candidates, and it became clear that she would be a perfect fit for this team and our department. Her charisma and enthusiasm are contagious and her coaching pedigree speaks for itself. We are proud that she has chosen to be a Terrier again."

A two-year captain during her playing days with the Terriers, Moseley has been on Geno Auriemma's staff in Storrs since 2009, helping the Huskies claim five national championships (2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) while reaching the Final Four all nine seasons.

She coached three national players of the year and 11 All-Americans while assisting UConn to a 331-14 record and two of the longest winning streaks in NCAA basketball history (111 and 90 consecutive games).

A native of Springfield, Massachusetts, Moseley completed her four-year (2000-04) playing career as the Terriers' third-leading shot blocker (114 blocks). The defensive specialist earned All-America East Conference Third Team honors in 2002-03 after leading BU in both steals and blocked shots.

Moseley helped the Terriers win the 2003 America East championship and make their first and only appearance in the NCAA Tournament. She was voted the defensive player of the year by her teammates and was also a four-year member of the America East Honor Roll.

"I am honored and humbled to be named the head women's basketball coach at Boston University," Moseley said. "I am excited to return to a place filled with wonderful memories that helped mold me into the person I am today. I would like to thank President Robert A. Brown, [senior vice president] Todd Klipp, Drew Marrochello and the entire athletic department for entrusting me with this unbelievable opportunity. 

"I would also like to thank Geno Auriemma and my entire UConn family for their unwavering support through this process and for nine amazing years there. I know I would not be in this position without them." 

Her primary responsibilities at UConn were coaching the post players, creating individual and skill development workouts, preparing scouting reports, and working with marketing and video services on digital media platforms, presentations and highlight films. In 2012, she assisted in scouting for Coach Auriemma and the gold-medal winning U.S. National Team at the London Olympics. 

Prior to serving as an assistant coach at UConn, Moseley filled the same capacity at Minnesota (2007-09), where she led the Golden Gophers to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances while posting an overall record of 40-24. While serving in her role as academic liaison, a total of 11 student-athletes earned selection to the Big Ten Academic Honor Roll.

Moseley first broke into the coaching ranks during the 2005-06 season as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Denver, helping guide the Pioneers to a 20-11 record, marking their first 20-plus win campaign in six years. Her responsibilities included assisting with the Pioneers' recruiting and team travel, as well as monitoring the players' academic progress.

In addition to her coaching duties, Moseley served as a member of the University of Connecticut Diversity Council and was on director of athletics David Benedict's Leadership Team. Furthermore, she was a member of the Student-Athlete Development Diversity Committee and was the athletics department's liaison to the Office of Diversity.

She was also a member of Denver's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. The committee was instrumental in the establishment of a new associate athletic director position overseeing diversity and community relations.

Prior to joining the staff at Denver, Moseley worked a one-year stint as a production assistant at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, where she served as a creative contributor to shows such as SportsCenter, ESPNews and ABC NewsOne.

Moseley graduated from BU's College of Arts & Sciences in 2004 with a degree in sociology and returned to campus in 2012 to serve as a panelist for the "Pass It On: A Celebration" event that honored milestones and accomplishments in women's athletics.

She becomes the fourth former BU athlete among current head coaches in the department, joining Brian Durocher (women's ice hockey), David Quinn (men's ice hockey) and Lesley Sheehan (women's tennis). 

"This is an exciting time to be a Terrier and I am confident that we will compete at the highest level both on the court and in the classroom," added Moseley. "I feel privileged to lead this group of great young women in representing this prestigious institution. BU has had a great tradition of success in its athletic department and I am committed to contribute to that legacy."
 

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What They Are Saying About Coach Moseley

"This is a great day for BU women's basketball. BU is getting an amazing person who has the ability to transform the women's program and create excitement that the players, the University and the fans can rally around. Marisa possesses the same qualities that every successful coach has: passion, energy, compassion, discipline and the ability to communicate effectively to her players. We are going to miss Marisa. She has made a lasting impact on our program and in the hearts of our coaches and players. I will miss her personally as a coach and more as a friend. Congrats to Marisa and BU."

Geno Auriemma
UConn Head Coach, 11-time NCAA champion


"First off, I would like to congratulate Marisa on becoming the next head coach at BU. I am so unbelievably happy and proud for Marisa to make this next step in her career. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to play under her at UConn; not only did she help push me to be where I am today on the court but she was someone who was always in my corner off the court. Boston University - you got a good one: a fierce competitor that will do all she can to create a successful basketball program, but will more importantly create a family atmosphere that will never die."

Breanna Stewart (UConn '16)
Seattle Storm (WNBA); Four-time national champion and three-time national player of the year at UConn

"Marisa is an outstanding coach who has been on staff at UConn for one of the most successful nine-year spans in the history of the sport. She is well-respected within our University community and has served on the athletic department leadership team for the last several months, regularly demonstrating her readiness for the challenges of being a head coach. BU has hired a natural leader, and a genuinely good person, as its next head women's basketball coach"

David Benedict
UConn Athletic Director

"There couldn't be a better fit for the BU coaching job than Marisa Moseley. She is a proven recruiter and knows how to develop elite talent. Past and current UConn players speak glowingly of Marisa and it is quite clear that she played a huge role in helping them mature on and off the court. After hearing Marisa speak fondly of her alma later on numerous occasions, I'm thrilled for her opportunity to go back and lead their women's basketball program."

Rebecca Lobo (UConn '95)
ESPN basketball analyst; Former UConn and WNBA standout
 

"Having Marisa as a coach for four years was an awesome experience. No matter what the situation was, she was always there for me. One of my favorite things about her is that she's always trying to make her players better while also helping them grow as young women. I know she's going to be a perfect fit at BU and everyone that gets a chance to work with her or be coached by her will love her just as much as I do!"

Morgan Tuck (UConn '16)
Connecticut Sun (WNBA); Four-time national champion at UConn

"Marisa Moseley is one of the best basketball coaches in country. She has a unique ability to combine exceptional recruiting with the ability to coach and prepare student-athletes for championship success in the classroom and on the court. I applaud Boston University for hiring someone who has all the skills and ability to drive success in all aspects of the program and just so happens to be one of their own." 

Warde Manuel
Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics at Michigan; UConn Athletic Director (2012-16)

"Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to be coached by some amazing coaches, including Coach Marisa Moseley. While at UConn, she pushed me to be my greatest, she challenged me because she knew what I was capable of, and she always kept the environment fun and light. I wouldn't be the player I am today if it weren't for Coach Moseley. She had this ability to teach the game in a different way that became so much more relatable because she played the game as well. I'll always appreciate and thank Marisa for her taking the time to coach me and I am honored to have been coached by her."

Stefanie Dolson (UConn '14)
Chicago Sky (WNBA); Two-time national champion at UConn