United States Military Academy Women's Basketball

Katie Kuester was named the head coach of the Army West Point women's basketball program on May 22, 2025, and enters her second season at the helm in 2026-27. Kuester is the 10th head coach in Army women's basketball program history and became the winningest first-year head coach after putting together a remarkable 26-8 record. Following the conclusion of the season, Kuester was named the 2026 Spalding® Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Under Kuester, Army finished tied for second in the Patriot League standings, going 14-4 against Patriot League opponents, and the Black Knights season culminated in a trip to the WNIT Great 8 against Marshall, marking the deepest postseason run in program history. A rising star in collegiate coaching and a proven developer of talent, Kuester joins the Black Knights after a decade-long tenure at Saint Joseph's University. While at Saint Joseph's, she worked with guards as a shooting coach before transitioning to coaching post players and leading the program's recruiting efforts. Prior to Saint Joseph's, Kuester served as a staff member at Loyola (Md.), Lehigh, and North Carolina, where she contributed to the Tar Heels' run to the 2014 NCAA Elite Eight. A former standout guard at Saint Joseph's, Kuester finished her career in the program's top 10 for three-pointers and free throw percentage. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from SJU in 2012 and a master's i

Amber Raisner enters her second season as an assistant coach/recruiting coordinator for Army in 2026-27. A Connecticut native, Raisner arrived at West Point following an impactful three-year stint as an assistant coach at Yale, where she helped develop one of the Ivy League's most competitive programs. She brings a strong background in guard development, defensive excellence, and academic achievement. In March 2025, Raisner was recognized nationally as a WBCA Thirty Under 30 honoree—a prestigious award that celebrates 30 of the most promising young coaches in women's basketball. During her time at Yale, Raisner was instrumental in the Bulldogs' strong performances in multiple statistical categories. Before Yale, Raisner starred at Union College, where she was a two-time leading scorer and helped her team reach the Liberty League semifinals as a senior. She earned All-Liberty League honors while averaging 11.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. Off the court, Raisner distinguished herself as a dedicated student-athlete, earning a B.S. in neuroscience, Union's Scholar-Athlete of the Year award (twice), and the Award for Academic Excellence. A native of West Hartford, Conn., Raisner was a standout at Hall High School, where she was a four-time All-Central Connecticut Conference selection and a CHSCA Scholar-Athlete.

Janelle Harrison enters her second season as an assistant coach/operations in 2026-27. Harrison brings a diverse and accomplished background as both a player and coach across all levels of collegiate basketball, with recent success at Stonehill, Post University, and Bryant. She arrives at West Point after spending the previous season as an assistant coach at Stonehill University where the team made a WNIT berth. Prior to Stonehill, she served as the top assistant coach at Post University in 2023-24, helping lead the Eagles to a 17-10 overall record and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) North Division Regular Season Championship. She previously served as an assistant coach at Bryant University during the Bulldogs' first season in the America East Conference in 2022-23, working alongside current Stonehill assistant Marcus Reilly and focusing on post player development and recruiting. Harrison began her coaching career as Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Hartford during the 2021-22 season. Before entering coaching, she enjoyed a three-year professional playing career overseas, competing in Portugal, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, and Egypt. As a player at Hartford, she was a two-year captain, earned two America East All-Defensive Team selections, surpassed 1,000 career points and 500 rebounds, and earned All-Tournament Team honors as a senior. She graduated from Hartford in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in communication and earned her MBA in 2023.

Maggie Gallagher enters her second season as Associate Head Coach/Director of Recruiting ahead of the 2026–27 season. Gallagher brings a decade of experience across the Patriot League and MAAC, including championship-level success and national recognition for her impact on student-athletes. During the 2025-26 season, Gallagher played a crucial role in overseeing the Black Knights' defense, which finished No. 1 in the Patriot League and 13th in the nation in points allowed. She joined Army after a successful return to Lehigh University, where she helped guide the Mountain Hawks to a 2024-25 Patriot League Championship and 27-win campaign. Before that, Gallagher spent eight seasons as an assistant coach at Marist College, where she helped lead the Red Foxes to multiple MAAC Championships, an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021, and a WNIT berth in 2018. In March 2021, she was honored as a WBCA Thirty Under 30 recipient. A Marist alumna, Gallagher was a standout student-athlete who helped guide the Red Foxes to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Communications from Marist in 2015 and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Lehigh in 2020. A native of Stormville, N.Y., Gallagher brings a wealth of experience, a championship mindset, and a passion for mentorship to West Point.

Mary Sheehan enters her second season as an assistant coach/assistant recruiting coordinator in 2026-27. A former standout student-athlete and rising coaching talent, Sheehan reunites with head coach Katie Kuester after previously serving on staff together at Saint Joseph's University. Sheehan most recently served as the director of operations at Saint Joseph's, where she helped guide the Hawks through a successful 2023–24 campaign alongside Kuester. Their strong coaching chemistry and shared approach to player development were instrumental in the program's growth, particularly in guard/post play and team culture. Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Sheehan enjoyed a five-year playing career at Saint Joseph's, appearing in 93 games and scoring 349 points. She served as a three-year team captain, recognized for her leadership both on and off the floor. Sheehan graduated with a degree in accounting in 2020 and later earned her MBA with a certificate in data analytics, data management, and leadership in 2022. A native of Drexel Hill, Pa., Sheehan was a standout high school player at Cardinal O'Hara and earned All-Catholic League honors.