Tanya Haave retires as Metro State women's basketball coach

Tanya Haave has announced her retirement as head coach of Metro State women's basketball, where she is the winningest coach in the program's history. She led the team for 14 years, achieving a 252-179 record and multiple championships. Haave's retirement follows the team's last game on March 1, where they did not qualify for the conference tournament. Although stepping down from coaching, she will remain at Metro State in a new role within the athletics department. Players have praised Haave for her mentorship and support, emphasizing her focus on developing young women both on and off the court. Her legacy includes fostering second chances for players, like Cassondra Bratton, who credits Haave for her successful return to basketball.