The University of Kansas women's basketball program unveiled its assistant coaching staff for the upcoming 2026‑27 season this past April, a move that comes as the team looks to build on recent momentum.
Coaching Staff and Compensation
The new roster features Brock McGinnis, who will serve as associate head coach, alongside Patrick Schrater, Jerise Freeman and Jayci Stone, each bringing distinct responsibilities to the program.
Salaries for the assistants were disclosed through a public records request, revealing annual compensation that ranges from $125,000 to $205,000, underscoring the university's investment in a competitive support structure.
Returning players S’Mya Nichols and Jaliya Davis will anchor the squad, providing experience that the coaching staff hopes will translate into a deeper postseason run.
Kansas finished the previous season with a 22‑14 overall record and reached the semifinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament, a result that has set high expectations for the upcoming campaign.
The staff changes include promotions and new additions, a strategic reshaping aimed at addressing last year’s gaps and positioning the Jayhawks for their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2024.
With the new salaries now public, the university hopes the transparency will reinforce confidence in the program’s direction as it pursues its ambitious goals.