McNeese State University announced the appointment of Ashton Feldhaus as the new head coach of its women's basketball program on April 7, marking a swift move after the program's most successful season in school history.
A Coach on the Rise
Feldhaus, a recent inductee into the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s 30 Under 30 cohort, brings two years of head‑coaching experience and a reputation for developing versatile, high‑tempo offenses. At a young age, she sees her perspective as an asset in a college landscape that increasingly values fresh leadership.
Her first roster moves include securing ten transfers through the portal, among them two shooters from Morehead State who she describes as bookend pieces that will complement new playmakers. Guards Avari Berry and Carley Hamilton, both of whom elected to remain with the team, are highlighted as dynamic backcourt pieces that fit the emerging system.
Feldhaus envisions a style that can shift between half‑court sets and fast‑break opportunities, emphasizing adaptability and defensive intensity. She has set championship expectations, weaving them into daily conversations with players as the squad prepares for the upcoming campaign.
The hire follows a season that saw the team achieve its highest win total ever, raising optimism that the program is poised for sustained success under Feldhaus’s guidance.