Overall
17-17
Conf
7-11
Colorado Buffaloes Women's Basketball Coaches
The Colorado Buffaloes coaching staff, led by head coach JR Payne. Profiles below cover 4 staff members with career records, tenure at University of Colorado Boulder and coaching background.
Head Coach
JR Payne
Head Coach
10 years at school
Career Record
264-152
Conf Record
87-85
A former player who transitioned to coaching, bringing valuable on-court perspective to player development.
12 years of coaching experience with expertise in scouting and game planning.
Assistant Coaches
Wesley Brooks
Associate Head Coach
5 years at school
Brings extensive experience from both collegiate and professional basketball, with a strong focus on player development and recruiting.
15+ years of coaching experience at the Division I level.
Mike Neighbors
Assistant Coach
4 years at school
A proven leader who has built winning cultures at multiple programs, known for tactical acumen and mentorship.
10 years of assistant coaching experience across multiple conferences.
Jill Gochenour
Assistant Coach
1 year at school
Specializes in defensive schemes and has helped develop multiple all-conference selections during her coaching career.
Former head coach with 8 years of experience leading her own program.
Colorado Buffaloes Coaching Staff FAQs
Common questions about the coaching staff.
Who is the head coach at Colorado Buffaloes?
JR Payne is the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball program, currently in year 10 at University of Colorado Boulder.
How large is the Colorado Buffaloes coaching staff?
The listed staff includes the head coach plus 3 other staff members, spanning associate and assistant coaches and basketball operations roles. Each entry shows experience and background.
How is Colorado Buffaloes performing under the current staff?
Colorado Buffaloes is 17-17 overall and 7-11 in big-12 play this season, playing home games at CU Events Center. Game-by-game results are on the team schedule page.
What do assistant coaches do in college basketball?
Assistant coaches handle recruiting, scouting and opponent preparation, and lead position-specific skill work. Associate head coaches often take on play-calling or coordinator duties, while directors of basketball operations manage travel, scheduling and compliance rather than on-court coaching.
Where can I find more about the Colorado Buffaloes program?
The team pages cover the 17-17 season schedule, current roster, season statistics and program history dating to 1974.