Bishop Shanahan Grad Muffet McGraw Announces Her Retirement After 33 Years At Notre Dame
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SOUTH BEND, ND - After compiling 848 wins and two national championships during her 33 years at Notre Dame, head women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw announced her retirement on Wednesday afternoon. McGraw is a 1973 graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School and served as head coach at Archbishop Carroll High School upon graduating from Saint Joseph's University in 1977.
In her 33 seasons as head coach of the Fighting Irish, McGraw led the program seven championship game appearances, with ND cutting down the nets in 2001 and 2018. Notre Dame concluded its 2019 campaign with a 35-4 overall record.
“It has been my great honor to represent the University of Notre Dame these past 33 years, but the time has come for me to step down as your head basketball coach,” McGraw stated. “I want to thank Monk Malloy and Father Jenkins for giving me the opportunity to coach the game I love at a university I love. I have learned much about leadership from the many athletic directors with whom I have served, and in particular, I want to thank Jack Swarbrick for his unwavering support.
“I am grateful to have worked with the best assistant coaches in the business, and I have been blessed to coach so many phenomenal women.
“To the best fans in the country, it was my honor and privilege to play for you.”
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