Exclusive Interview with Head Coach Coquese Washington

Author Michael Cohen

June 24th, 2022 7:36 PM

Rutgers has a new head coach for women’s basketball in Coquese Washington. Washington was named head coach back in May, making her the third full time head coach in program history. She brings 22-years of experience to the job including 12 years as head coach at Penn State and two stints as an assistant at her alma mater, Notre Dame.

Coach Washington sat down with News and Sports Director Michael Cohen to talk about her career, Rutgers, and her passion for the game. Listen here!

GALLERY: Rutgers Scarlet Knights Men's Basketball 2022

• Illinois v Rutgers

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  PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 16: Ron Harper Jr. #24 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights attempts a shot as Kofi Cockburn #21 of the Illinois Fighting Illini defends during the second half of a game at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 16, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Illinois 70-59. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Rutgers v Purdue

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  WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 20: Mawot Mag #3 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights rebounds the ball during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on February 20, 2022 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

• Wisconsin v Rutgers

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  PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 26: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Wisconsin Badgers pause for a moment of silence for the lives lost in Ukraine before a game at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 26, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Wisconsin defeated Rutgers 66-61. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
• Wisconsin v Rutgers

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  PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 26: Johnny Davis #1 of the Wisconsin Badgers attempts a shot as Caleb McConnell #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defends during the second half of a game at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 26, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Wisconsin defeated Rutgers 66-61. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Michigan v Rutgers

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  PISCATAWAY, NJ - JANUARY 04: Geo Baker #0 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights reacts with Clifford Omoruyi #11 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after making a three-point shot before a timeout against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half of a game at Jersey Mike's Arena on January 4, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Michigan 75-67. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Michigan v Rutgers

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  PISCATAWAY, NJ - JANUARY 04: Clifford Omoruyi #11 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights fights for a rebound with Eli Brooks #55 and Moussa Diabate #14 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first half of a game at Jersey Mike's Arena on January 4, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
• Ohio State v Rutgers

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  PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 09: Geo Baker #0 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights is fouled by Zed Key #23 of the Ohio State Buckeyes with 18 seconds remaining in the game at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 9, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Baker would sink both free throws giving Rutgers the two point lead to defeat Ohio State 66-64. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Iowa v Rutgers

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  PISCATAWAY, NJ - JANUARY 19: Kris Murray #24 of the Iowa Hawkeyes attempts a pass as Geo Baker #0 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defends during the first half of a game at Jersey Mike's Arena on January 19, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Illinois v Rutgers

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  PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 16: Head coach Steve Pikiell of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights reacts to a call during the second half of a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 16, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Illinois 70-59. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

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