WASHINGTON — George Washington has hired former Connecticut star Jennifer Rizzotti as its new women’s basketball coach, replacing Jonathan Tsipis.
Rizzotti, who led UConn to its first national title in 1995 and was the player of the year in 1996, spent the past 17 seasons coaching at Hartford. Rizzotti turned Hartford into an America East powerhouse, making six NCAA Tournament appearances and going 305-181.
The 41-year-old Rizzotti has coached for USA Basketball and is on the staff for the U.S. women’s team leading up to the 2016 Rio Olympics. UConn coach Geno Auriemma says Rizzotti “was born to lead people.”
Rizzotti called GW a perfect fit for her professionally and personally. The Colonials are coming off back-to-back Atlantic 10 titles and NCAA Tournament appearances.
