LaSondra Barrett has been named an assistant coach with the University of Iowa women’s basketball program, it was announced Friday by P. Sue Beckwith, MD, head coach Jan Jensen.
Barrett joined the Georgia Tech women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach in April 2022 and finished and her third season with the program in 2024-25. She added recruiting coordinator to her title in summer 2024. Barrett had spent the previous three seasons at Houston. She primarily worked with the post players.
A former all-American at LSU, Barrett brings a wealth of coaching experience to Iowa City. She arrived at Houston in 2019-20 as the director of recruiting operations before being elevated to an assistant coach in 2020-21, working primarily with the post players.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to join the Iowa Women’s Basketball staff”, Barrett said. “This program has a storied tradition of excellence, built on a foundation of hard work, integrity, and a true passion for the game. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a culture that not only produces success on the court but also empowers young women to grow as leaders and individuals. I look forward to working alongside Coach Jensen and her outstanding staff, and I’m eager to get to work in support of this incredible team and the Hawkeye community.”
Prior to her stint at Houston, Barrett had coaching stops at Louisiana Tech (2018-19) and Florida International (2016-17), both as an assistant coach. In 2018-19 while at Louisiana Tech, Barrett helped tutor all-CUSA first team selection Kierra Anthony to a remarkable season, ranking first in the C-USA and fourth nationally in scoring.
A native of Jackson, Miss., Barrett was a four-year letterwinner at LSU (2009-12). Named the 2009 Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year, Barrett also garnered all-SEC honors twice during her collegiate career. Following her junior and senior seasons, she was named a WBCA Honorable Mention All-America honoree. In her four seasons at LSU, she helped the Tigers to three NCAA Tournament appearances and finished with over 1,500 points and 800 rebounds in her career.
Barrett became the seventh player in LSU program history to be selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft, taken 10th overall by the Washington Mystics in 2012. For her outstanding career, she was named LSU’s 2016 SEC Women’s Legend. Following LSU, Barrett played three seasons professionally – one season in Israel and two in Australia.
After her professional career, Barrett returned to LSU and spent two seasons (2014-16) as the director of player personnel. In that role, she was responsible for all non-conference scheduling, academic and alumni relations.
Barrett graduated from LSU in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in sports administration with an emphasis in business commerce. She earned her master’s degree in sports management in 2016.
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