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Fennelly says he’ll retire after this season

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AMES — Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced Monday he will retire at the end of the coming season, his 32nd with the Cyclones. Fennelly is 656-335 with 24 NCAA Tournament appearances and 26 postseason appearances at Iowa State.

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WHO 13 Des Moines
Legendary ISU basketball coach Bill Fennelly sets retirement for end of 2026-27 season (opens WHO 13 Des Moines)
Published Oct 12, 2026
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AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced he will retire following the 2026-27 season. Bill Fennelly, who has served as the Iowa State women's basketball head coach for 32 years, made the announcement that the 2026-27 season would be his last on Monday.
Times Republican
Fennelly says he’ll retire after this season (opens Times Republican)
Published Oct 13, 2026
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AMES — Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced Monday he will retire at the end of the coming season, his 32nd with the Cyclones. Fennelly is 656-335 with 24 NCAA Tournament appearances and 26 postseason appearances at Iowa State.