02-04-2025
Former USI player lands head coach position at FAU
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Former Southern Indiana women's basketball player, LeAnn Freeland Curry, was named the new head women's basketball coach at Florida Atlantic University.
In 29 seasons as a player, assistant coach and head coach, Freeland amassed a .727 win percentage and has only been a part of two losing seasons. She was also named the College Sports Magazine D-2 National Player of the Year in 1995.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Director of Athletics. Freeland signed a 5-year contract following her stint as the head coach at Nova Southeastern University.
Freeland shared the following statement after the announcement was made:
'It's an exciting day to be an Owl. I am truly honored and fired up for the opportunity to lead the women's basketball program at Florida Atlantic. I want to thank President Adam Hasner, Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White and his search committee for believing in my vision for the program. Having lived and coached in this area for quite some time, I've seen first-hand the awesome things happening at Florida Atlantic. I know there is tremendous potential for the women's basketball program to be successful, and we will hit the court and recruiting trails as soon as possible to build a championship program. We will do that with players and coaches willing to work extremely hard to 'Win in Paradise!' That search starts today.'
LeAnn Freeland
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