Arizona State didn’t waste any time locking in Molly Miller after a season that changed the temperature around Sun Devil women’s basketball.
When ASU hired the former Grand Canyon coach, the expectation was straightforward: stabilize the program and start pushing it forward. Miller had already built a strong track record at Grand Canyon, going 117-38 (.760) before arriving in Tempe. What followed at Arizona State, though, was a full-blown surge.
The Sun Devils had been stuck at 53-88 overall and 17-65 in conference play over the previous two seasons. Miller flipped that script fast, guiding Arizona State to a 24-11 finish and an NCAA Tournament berth. On Thursday night, the school answered by giving her a new contract to keep her in Tempe for the foreseeable future.
Arizona State framed the move as a continuation of what it called “Molly’s Momentum” after a historic year.
Miller said in a statement: “My family and staff are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue building at Arizona State,” Miller said in a statement. “We believe deeply in this department and most importantly the people who make this place and our program one-of-a-kind. I am thankful for the leadership and support of President Crow, Graham Rossini and our administration.
“I love this community and believe in what we are building together. We are excited about what’s ahead and to have a chance to build something special at ASU. I cannot wait to keep working alongside our players, staff and the Sun Devil family to make that vision a reality.”
The results came quickly once the season tipped off. Arizona State opened 15-0 and finished 15-2 at home. The program also set a total attendance record of 61,695 during the 2025-26 season.
Miller’s career numbers now sit at 321-55 (.829), a winning percentage that ranks third all-time behind only Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey.
Athletics Director Graham Rossini pointed to the immediate effect Miller has had on the program.
“Molly’s impact has been immediate, creating real momentum and putting Sun Devil Women’s Basketball in the national spotlight,” Rossini added. “This extension reflects our confidence in her leadership, her vision and the elite program she is building at ASU, one capable of competing for championships. As the season begins Nov. 2, we need Sun Devil fans to pack Desert Financial Arena and support this exciting roster.”
For Arizona State, the message is clear: the turnaround wasn’t a one-year flash. It’s the start of something they want to keep building.
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