University of Minnesota Athletics
Pam Borton Named New Minnesota Women's Basketball Coach
5/30/2002 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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Pam Borton, formerly the associate head coach at Boston College, was named the new University of Minnesota women's basketball coach, Women's Athletics Director Chris Voelz announced last Friday. Borton becomes the seventh head coach in the 29-year history of Golden Gopher women's basketball.
"This winter, the women's basketball program was the pride of our state," said University President Mark Yudof. "I am confident that under Pam's leadership this program will continue to achieve great success, attract record crowds and inspire all Minnesotans."
"Coach Borton brings an outstanding record both on and off the court to this program," said University Vice President and Chief of Staff, Tonya Moten Brown. "We're delighted to have her join our team."
"Though we've had a few speed bumps getting to today, I believe the hiring of Pam Borton assures us that we will not miss a beat in resuming our pace in athletic achievement, academic accomplishment and community enthusiasm for Golden Gopher women's basketball," said Voelz.
"I'm very proud to be named the head coach at the University of Minnesota," said Borton. "I'm excited to join the Golden Gopher women's basketball family and am looking forward to working with a talented group of student-athletes who has been embraced by the Minnesota basketball community. We expect to sustain the excitement of last year's season and reach toward loftier goals in the years to come."
Borton signed a five-year contract with a base salary of $150,000. The contract includes a $40,000 supplement and additional performance-based incentives increasing the total compensation package to over $200,000. When the five-year contract is fulfilled, Borton will receive a $50,000 bonus. A buy-out clause of $100,000 is included in the contract. Salary from any camps are in addition to the compensation package.
Borton, 36, spent the last five years at Boston College, where she was promoted to associate head coach for the last two years. She served as the Eagles' recruiting coordinator and produced top 25 recruiting classes three times.
Borton helped the Eagles to a 102-51 record, including NCAA Tournament berths in 1999, 2000 and 2002. Boston College advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 1999 and 2000, and entered this year's tournament as a No. 5 seed but was upset by Mississippi State in the first round. Boston College finished the 2001-02 season with a record of 23-8 overall and 12-4 (third) in the BIG EAST. The Eagles lost to eventual undefeated national champion Connecticut in the BIG EAST Tournament championship game.
Borton joined the Boston College women's basketball staff as an assistant coach in June 1997, after serving as the head coach at the University of Vermont from 1993-97. In her four years as head coach at Vermont, she led the Catamounts to a 69-46 (.667) record, a North Atlantic Conference championship, and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 1994.
"I am happy for Pam as she ventures into this new professional opportunity with the University of Minnesota," said Boston College Head Coach Cathy Inglese. "Her efforts, most specifically in the area of recruiting, have been integral in making Boston College a nationally-known program. I am confident that her enthusiasm will carry over into this head coaching position. Both the BC coaching staff and the players wish her good luck."
Borton was an assistant at Vermont for five years and was named head coach in May of 1993. In her first season as head coach, she led Vermont to the North Atlantic Conference title, marking the third consecutive championship for the Catamounts. Vermont finished second in the league in 1995-96 and 1996-97. As a Vermont assistant coach, Borton helped lead the Catamounts to consecutive undefeated seasons in 1991-92 and 1992-93, including an NCAA-record 53 consecutive regular-season victories.
Prior to her arrival at Vermont in 1988, Borton served as an assistant coach with the Bowling Green University women's basketball team for the 1987-88 season. Borton received her Master's degree in Sports Management from Bowling Green in 1988.
A 1987 graduate of Defiance College in Ohio, Borton received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education. She was a four-year letterwinner on the basketball team, served as the team captain as a junior and senior, and was a third-team All-American both years. A three-time all-conference and all-district selection, Borton was named the conference and district player of the year as a senior. Borton scored more than 1,000 points during her collegiate career and was voted Defiance College's Female Athlete of the Year as a senior.
Borton replaces Brenda Oldfield, who left for the head coaching position at Maryland. Minnesota posted a 22-8 overall record in 2001-02, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
| Click here to listen to audio from press conference |
Pam Borton, formerly the associate head coach at Boston College, was named the new University of Minnesota women's basketball coach, Women's Athletics Director Chris Voelz announced last Friday. Borton becomes the seventh head coach in the 29-year history of Golden Gopher women's basketball.
"This winter, the women's basketball program was the pride of our state," said University President Mark Yudof. "I am confident that under Pam's leadership this program will continue to achieve great success, attract record crowds and inspire all Minnesotans."
"Coach Borton brings an outstanding record both on and off the court to this program," said University Vice President and Chief of Staff, Tonya Moten Brown. "We're delighted to have her join our team."
"Though we've had a few speed bumps getting to today, I believe the hiring of Pam Borton assures us that we will not miss a beat in resuming our pace in athletic achievement, academic accomplishment and community enthusiasm for Golden Gopher women's basketball," said Voelz.
"I'm very proud to be named the head coach at the University of Minnesota," said Borton. "I'm excited to join the Golden Gopher women's basketball family and am looking forward to working with a talented group of student-athletes who has been embraced by the Minnesota basketball community. We expect to sustain the excitement of last year's season and reach toward loftier goals in the years to come."
Borton signed a five-year contract with a base salary of $150,000. The contract includes a $40,000 supplement and additional performance-based incentives increasing the total compensation package to over $200,000. When the five-year contract is fulfilled, Borton will receive a $50,000 bonus. A buy-out clause of $100,000 is included in the contract. Salary from any camps are in addition to the compensation package.
Borton, 36, spent the last five years at Boston College, where she was promoted to associate head coach for the last two years. She served as the Eagles' recruiting coordinator and produced top 25 recruiting classes three times.
Borton helped the Eagles to a 102-51 record, including NCAA Tournament berths in 1999, 2000 and 2002. Boston College advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 1999 and 2000, and entered this year's tournament as a No. 5 seed but was upset by Mississippi State in the first round. Boston College finished the 2001-02 season with a record of 23-8 overall and 12-4 (third) in the BIG EAST. The Eagles lost to eventual undefeated national champion Connecticut in the BIG EAST Tournament championship game.
Borton joined the Boston College women's basketball staff as an assistant coach in June 1997, after serving as the head coach at the University of Vermont from 1993-97. In her four years as head coach at Vermont, she led the Catamounts to a 69-46 (.667) record, a North Atlantic Conference championship, and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 1994.
"I am happy for Pam as she ventures into this new professional opportunity with the University of Minnesota," said Boston College Head Coach Cathy Inglese. "Her efforts, most specifically in the area of recruiting, have been integral in making Boston College a nationally-known program. I am confident that her enthusiasm will carry over into this head coaching position. Both the BC coaching staff and the players wish her good luck."
Borton was an assistant at Vermont for five years and was named head coach in May of 1993. In her first season as head coach, she led Vermont to the North Atlantic Conference title, marking the third consecutive championship for the Catamounts. Vermont finished second in the league in 1995-96 and 1996-97. As a Vermont assistant coach, Borton helped lead the Catamounts to consecutive undefeated seasons in 1991-92 and 1992-93, including an NCAA-record 53 consecutive regular-season victories.
Prior to her arrival at Vermont in 1988, Borton served as an assistant coach with the Bowling Green University women's basketball team for the 1987-88 season. Borton received her Master's degree in Sports Management from Bowling Green in 1988.
A 1987 graduate of Defiance College in Ohio, Borton received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education. She was a four-year letterwinner on the basketball team, served as the team captain as a junior and senior, and was a third-team All-American both years. A three-time all-conference and all-district selection, Borton was named the conference and district player of the year as a senior. Borton scored more than 1,000 points during her collegiate career and was voted Defiance College's Female Athlete of the Year as a senior.
Borton replaces Brenda Oldfield, who left for the head coaching position at Maryland. Minnesota posted a 22-8 overall record in 2001-02, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.