Tulane alum Ashley Langford ('09) has been named head coach of the Tulane Women's Basketball program, making her the first African American to lead the program. Langford, a standout point guard for the Green Wave from 2005-09, becomes the seventh head coach and will be officially introduced at a press conference. She previously led the Stony Brook University Seawolves to an impressive 69-24 record over three seasons, with a winning percentage of .741, and guided the program to two postseason appearances in the last three seasons. Langford has also been recognized for her coaching accomplishments through various awards and invitations to coaching development seminars.

By the Numbers
  • Langford scored 1,047 points during her collegiate career
  • Stony Brook University Seawolves had a 36-6 home mark under Langford's coaching
State of Play
  • Langford will be introduced as the head coach at a press conference on April 9, open to the public
  • She returns to Tulane after a successful coaching career at Stony Brook University
Bottom Line

Ashley Langford's appointment as head coach brings a historic moment for Tulane Women's Basketball, with her proven track record and strong ties to the university indicating a promising future for the program under her leadership.