Arizona State Dismisses Coach Natasha Adair

Arizona State University has dismissed women's basketball coach Natasha Adair after three seasons without an NCAA tournament appearance, concluding with a 10-22 record in the 2024-25 season and a 3-15 performance in their inaugural Big 12 season. Adair, who succeeded Charli Turner Thorne in 2022, struggled to replicate her predecessor's success, finishing with a 29-62 overall record and a 7-47 conference record. Despite building meaningful community connections and setting a school record for free throw shooting, the team's performance under Adair was insufficient to retain her position. ASU's athletic director, Graham Rossini, announced a national search for a new coach, acknowledging Adair's professionalism and leadership during her tenure. This marks the second Big 12 and fourth power conference coaching position to open recently, alongside Houston, Mizzou, and Auburn. The decision follows ASU's recent defeat by Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament's second round.