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Breaking News: April Phillips Joins Purdue Women’s Basketball as Associate Head Coach

In a significant move to strengthen its coaching staff, Purdue University has announced the hiring of April Phillips as the associate head coach for the women’s basketball program. Phillips brings over a decade of coaching experience and a reputation as a high-level recruiter and player development coach. (BVM Sports, SI)

Head coach Katie Gearlds expressed enthusiasm about the addition, stating, “I am excited to bring April to Purdue. She has been an elite recruiter and player development coach throughout her career. Her experience across the country is something that will benefit our players and this program.” (Women’s HoopDirt)

Phillips’ coaching journey includes assistant roles at prominent programs such as Texas, California, Arizona, Georgia Tech, and Loyola Marymount. Most recently, she served as the head coach at San Jose State from 2022 to 2025, where she worked to revitalize the program. (Women’s HoopDirt, SI)

During her tenure at San Jose State, Phillips achieved notable milestones, including leading the team to its first Mountain West Tournament victory since 2020 and securing the program’s first win over a Big East opponent by defeating Xavier. (On3)

Phillips’ coaching career is marked by her ability to mentor talent, having guided a pair of All-America selections, nine all-conference honorees, and seven all-freshman team picks. (Purdue Boilermakers)

Reflecting on her new role, Phillips stated, “I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to join Coach Katie and Purdue Women’s Basketball. Purdue is a storied institution with a rich tradition of excellence in women’s basketball. Coach Katie deeply understands and values that legacy at the highest level, which makes this a unique opportunity. I am excited to begin this new chapter and look forward to contributing to the continued success of this remarkable program.” (SI)

Phillips’ appointment comes as Purdue aims to build upon its legacy and achieve greater success in the upcoming seasons. Her extensive experience and recruiting prowess are expected to play a crucial role in the program’s development.(BVM Sports, SI)

As the Boilermakers prepare for the 2025-26 season, the addition of April Phillips to the coaching staff signifies a commitment to excellence and a strategic move to enhance the team’s competitiveness in the Big Ten Conference.(Fan Recap)