Release courtesy of Wes Frahm, MTU Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing
HOUGHTON, Mich. — Kim Cameron has been
promoted to Michigan Tech’s head women’s basketball
coach position it was announced today by athletic director Suzanne
Sanregret. Cameron, who spent the last five years as assistant
coach helping the Huskies to 119 wins and two NCAA Elite Eight
appearances, becomes the eighth head coach in the program’s
35-year history.
“I am thrilled for the opportunity to lead a program that I
have been a part of for nine years,” said Cameron. “I
believe in this program and the foundation in was built on.
I’m looking forward to continuing the great tradition of
Michigan Tech women’s basketball.”
Cameron has coordinated the program’s recruiting, scouting
and travel since she was named assistant coach prior to the 2005-06
season. Since then, the Huskies have won 76.8 percent of their
games, claimed three Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference North Division titles, advanced to the NCAA Tournament
four times and cut down the nets for two NCAA Midwest Regional
Championships.
“Kim has been a vital part of our success, and I have full
confidence entrusting her with the program,” said Sanregret.
“We’ve had 22 straight winning seasons in women’s
basketball, and we wanted someone who is committed to the
team’s time-tested values of discipline, hard work and
academic success. I have no doubts Kim will continue the program in
that direction.”
Cameron graduated from Michigan Tech in 2005 with a
bachelor’s degree in business administration. The Alpena,
Mich., native earned four letters as a player for the Huskies from
2001-05, helping the squad to a 71-42 record in her four years and
a trip to the NCAA Tournament as a senior.
“We’re really excited that Kim has agreed to take on
this key responsibility,” said Michigan Tech president Glenn
Mroz. “She’s been performing at a very high level as
assistant coach, and she has experience in recruiting the best
players in the league. The women on the team have a lot of respect
for her and her coaching abilities. Most importantly, she knows how
important academic achievement is to the players, parents and
campus.”
Cameron begins her new duties with the women’s basketball
program immediately. A search will be conducted for the now-vacant
assistant coach position.