Overall
23-12
Conf
11-7
Rank
#21
Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball Coaches
The Iowa State Cyclones coaching staff, led by head coach Bill Fennelly. Profiles below cover 4 staff members with career records, tenure at Iowa State University and coaching background.
Head Coach
Bill Fennelly
Head Coach
9 years at school
Career Record
160-197
Conf Record
82-73
An offensive innovator with deep roots in the game, connecting well with student-athletes and building strong team cultures.
5 years of coaching experience with a background in player development.
Assistant Coaches
Aaron Johnston
Associate Head Coach
1 year at school
Oversees recruiting operations and has been instrumental in bringing top-tier talent to the program.
20+ years in collegiate athletics with stops at multiple Power 5 programs.
Carly Thibault-DuDonis
Assistant Coach
6 years at school
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.
Karen Middleton
Assistant Coach
3 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.
Iowa State Cyclones Coaching Staff FAQs
Common questions about the coaching staff.
Who is the head coach at Iowa State Cyclones?
Bill Fennelly is the head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball program, currently in year 9 at Iowa State University.
How large is the Iowa State Cyclones 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 Iowa State Cyclones performing under the current staff?
Iowa State Cyclones is 23-12 overall and 11-7 in big-12 play this season, playing home games at Hilton Coliseum. 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 Iowa State Cyclones program?
The team pages cover the 23-12 season schedule, current roster, season statistics and program history dating to 1973.