Mitchell named new Wahine basketball coach
Khalilah Mitchell, an assistant with the program for the past seven seasons, has been elevated to head coach of the University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball program, UH athletic director Matt Elliott announced today. Mitchell, who has been credited for being an integral figure in UH’s ascent to Big West prominence, succeeds Laura Beeman, who announced her retirement on March 30 after 14 years as UH coach. Mitchell agreed to an initial three-year term with UH and her promotion marks the start of a new era for Rainbow Wahine basketball as it joins the Mountain West on July 1.
“After an extensive search that drew interest from across the country, it became clear that the best leader for our program was already right here in Manoa,” Elliott said in a press release. “Khalilah Mitchell embodies everything we look for in a head coach: integrity, a relentless work ethic, and a deep-seated passion for the student-athletes. She has played an instrumental role in our championship culture, and demonstrated that she is ready to be our head coach.
I am confident she is the right person to lead the Rainbow Wahine into this next chapter. ” Mitchell joined the UH coaching staff in 2018 and helped guide the Rainbow Wahine to four postseason appearances and three Big West regular-season championships.