Ryun Williams, the winningest coach in Colorado State women's basketball history, has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him leading the program through the 2031 season, a move that cements his legacy at the university.
The extension arrives immediately after a breakthrough year in which the Rams captured the 2026 Mountain West tournament championship and secured an NCAA Tournament berth, ending a decade‑long postseason drought for the school.
A Tight First‑Round Battle
Seeded 12th, Colorado State faced fifth‑seeded Michigan State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament and fell 65‑62 in a contest that swung back and forth until the final minutes, highlighting the team’s competitiveness in its inaugural Pac‑12 campaign.
Williams finishes his career at CSU with a 281‑157 record, a tally that includes two of the program’s three most successful seasons — 31 wins in 2015‑16 and 27 wins in 2025‑26.
Looking Ahead
The new contract not only rewards Williams for his recent achievements but also signals the university’s commitment to leveraging the move to the Pac‑12 for heightened recruiting, increased visibility, and sustained athletic excellence.
Beyond the win‑loss column, Williams earned Mountain West Coach of the Year honors in 2014 and 2016, and his longevity has helped attract resources and community support that were previously out of reach for the program.