Marian Washington is Kansas University’s former Women’s Basketball

Basketball

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 Coach

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. Marian’s longevity as KU Women’s Basketball Coach exceeded 30 years. Throughout her career, Marian achieved multiple awards and accomplishments which include: achieving membership in the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, leading KU into extensive victories, coaching her team in a number of NCAA

National Collegiate Athletic Association

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 Tournaments, and being awarded the Black Coaches Association

Black Coaches Association

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Lifetime Achievement Award.