Former Mizzou Women's Basketball Coach Earns Big 10 Job

After parting ways with Missouri, Robin Pingeton has found a new home with a struggling Big 10 program.

Jan 15, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Robin Pingeton directs her team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

It didn't take too long for former Missouri Tigers women's basketball head coach Robin Pingeton to find a new home.

Pingeton has been hired as the new head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers, the team announced Tuesday morning.

Missouri announced it would be parting ways with Pingeton on Feb. 26, shortly before the conclusion of her 15th season with the Tigers. Missouri then hired one of the top candidates in the head coaching cycle with former Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper.

READ: Mizzou Hires Kellie Harper as Next Women's Basketball Head Coach

This will be Pingeton's fourth stop as a head coach, leading Illinois State from 2003-2010, and St. Ambrose from 1992-2000 before her stint at Missouri.

Over her time with the Tigers, Pingeton compiled a 249-216 record. She only accomplished a winning record in Southeastern Conference play in three seasons with the Tigers. She did lead Missouri to four-straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 2015-2019, but never made it past the second round.

Mar 1, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; University of Missouri Coach Robin Pingeton during the first quarter of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images | Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images

Pingeton finding a new job could lead to some Missouri players entering the transfer portal to join her at Wisconsin. Sophomore center Lucija Milkovic and junior guard Tilda Sjokivist have already entered the transfer portal.

iWisconsin hires Pingeton to replace former head coach Marisa Moseley, who stepped down on March 9. In four seasons with the Badgers, Moseley compiled a 48-64 overall record. The program has not made a NCAA Tournament appearance in any of the past 15 seasons.