The University of Oklahoma is proud to honor Sherri Coale — a coach, mentor, author, and Oklahoma legend whose impact reaches far beyond the hardwood.
For 25 unforgettable seasons, Coale built OU Women’s Basketball into a national powerhouse while inspiring generations of student-athletes with her passion and relentless belief in what was possible.
From Final Four runs and championship banners to life lessons that shaped leaders across Oklahoma and beyond, her legacy is woven into the fabric of this university.
An Oklahoman through and through, Coach Coale represents the very best of our state: courage, heart, excellence, and a commitment to lifting others higher. Her influence can still be felt in packed arenas, in classrooms, in communities, and in the countless lives she changed along the way.
Join us in celebrating a true Sooner icon. #LeadOnOU
Graduation season is here! 🎓
Celebrated the class of 2026 at the @varsityoassociation Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Celebration!
#BoomerSooner☝️
What a privilege to celebrate the dedication, accomplishments, and legacies of these incredible Sooners. Congrats to all of our new graduates and to Coach Coale!
🗣️BOOMER!
Getting the weekend started with the @VarsityO Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Celebration! 🎓
Celebrating our guys including Aaron “Ace” McGhee! McGhee came back to earn his degree and was a star as a senior on our 2001-02 Final Four team.