Megan Griffith Honored as Double Asian Coaches Association Awardee for Leading Columbia Lions to Ivy League Win
Megan Griffith is named the 2023-24 Women's Basketball Coach of the Year by the Asian Coaches Association, marking her second time receiving the award. She led the Lions to a 23-7 overall record and a second consecutive Ivy League Championship, earning the team's first bid to the NCAA Tournament in its Division I history.
By the Numbers- 23-7 overall record
- 13-1 in the league to win a second straight Ivy League Championship
- Abbey Hsu scored a program record 611 points
- Abbey Hsu's final scoring total of 2,126 ranks third in Ivy League women's basketball history
- Megan Griffith is now a two-time recipient of the Asian Coaches Association Award
- Columbia earned its first bid to the NCAA Tournament in the program's Division I history
- Abbey Hsu was named Ivy League Player of the Year and earned national recognitions, including being named an All-America Honorable Mention by the Associated Press (AP) and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)
The recognition signifies a significant milestone for Asian coaches and coaches of Asian descent, reflecting the growing influence of diverse voices in college basketball.
Bottom LineMegan Griffith's achievement underscores the impact of diverse coaching perspectives in collegiate sports and highlights the historic success of the Columbia women's basketball team under her leadership.
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