
In her note, Coale—who led the Sooners to multiple Final Four appearances during her legendary tenure—expressed her admiration for Baranczyk’s leadership and the resilience of the current roster. She praised the team’s growth, unity, and relentless pursuit of excellence both on and off the court, calling it “a continuation of the culture we built and a beautiful new chapter for Oklahoma Women’s Basketball.”
Coale emphasized the importance of empowering young women through sports, encouraging Baranczyk to “keep teaching life through the game.” Her message also highlighted the pride she still feels watching the Sooners compete and her commitment to supporting the program in any way possible.
Fans have reacted warmly, with many praising the symbolic “passing of the torch” moment. On social media, Sooners faithful described it as a powerful show of solidarity between the program’s past and present leaders.
This development has fueled excitement as the Sooners gear up for the upcoming season, with many believing Coale’s words will serve as a timely boost of motivation for both the players and the coaching staff.
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