In a surprising development, Indiana Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek is stepping down from her role to accept a high-profile position with the University of Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball program. Sources close to the team report that Head Coach Mike Brown is “very sad” over the departure, calling Boucek “a brilliant basketball mind and an irreplaceable part of our coaching family.”
Boucek, one of the few women to have held coaching positions in the NBA, has long been respected for her leadership, strategic vision, and ability to connect with players across all levels. Her move to Oklahoma comes with a reportedly lucrative multi-year deal and promises of full program control, advanced resources, and a clear path to building a national championship contender.
For the Pacers, her departure is a major loss—especially given the progress made last season. For Boucek, however, this marks a return to her collegiate coaching roots with an opportunity to leave an even bigger legacy.
As Coach Brown and the Pacers regroup, the basketball world watches with anticipation to see how Boucek’s influence reshapes the Sooners program for years to come.
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