As a player, Sharon Versyp helped put Purdue on the women’s basketball map. “I am thrilled to welcome Katie back home to Purdue,“ Versyp said in a statement released by the athletic department. “She knows what is needed to return Purdue women’s basketball to a championship level and we are excited to welcome her back home to begin that work,” Bobinski said. And after graduating, Versyp continued to mentor Gearlds through a three-year WNBA career and as she embarked on the coaching journey. “It has been the honour of my life to lead the Boilermakers and be an ambassador for this great university.“Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...___More AP women’s college basketball coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball

Source: thestar March 26, 2021 16:07 UTC