"I am so, very excited and proud for Katie to be to be the next Boilermaker head coach! She was a fearless competitor, leader and consummate gym rat as a player, and I know these characteristics will make her a GREAT head coach. She is one of those unique individuals whose grit, passion and love for the game will be infectious with her student-athletes on the court, in the classroom and in the community. Katie is a winner, and without a doubt, will continue the proud tradition of Purdue women's basketball."
Kristy Curry – Head Coach, Alabama Basketball
Shereka Wright – Head Coach, UT-Arlington Basketball
"I'm so excited for my former teammate to take over as Purdue's next Head Coach. She was a great player at Purdue and will be a great leader for the program. Our alma mater is in great hands! Boiler Up!"
Kelly Komara – Associate Head Coach, Marquette Basketball
"I couldn't be happier for Katie and for all of Boilermaker nation! Katie is a winner, period. Purdue women's basketball prides itself on toughness, integrity and the pursuit of excellence. Katie will bring all of that to our alma mater and more. I'm looking forward to seeing Mackey Arena rocking again!"
Katie Douglas – WNBA Champion, NCAA Champion, Purdue Hall of Famer
Remembering the excitement Katie brought to the court in her playing days, I would expect nothing less than the same incredible energy and passion Katie has for the game to breed success and return Purdue Women's Basketball to the top as a National Champion.
Swin Cash – New Orleans Pelicans Vice President of Basketball Operations
"I'm so happy for KG to get this opportunity to lead the Purdue Women's Basketball team. As teammates in Seattle, she was a tremendous leader who always brought an infectious energy and determination to the gym every day. I know she will bring the same passion and leadership to the Purdue Women's Basketball program."
Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton – Assistant Coach Boston College
"I was fortunate to have played with Katie Gearlds, and during our time together at Purdue, I was able to see her tremendous work ethic, her competitive edge, and her leadership skills first hand. So it came as no surprise that she was chosen to be the next Purdue Women's Basketball Head Coach. I have no doubt in my mind Katie will make a major impact and elevate the team to new heights."
Brian Agler – Former Head Coach Seattle Storm, Athletic Director Wittenberg
Katie, congrats on being named the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Purdue University!
You were a great collegiate and professional player. The game has taken you all over the world. Your coaching career has been decorated with championships! I'm cheering for you that you can continue that trend at your Alma Mater! Best of Luck!
Steve Downing – Director of Athletics Marian University
"I have had a lot of opportunities in my time to work with a lot of great coaches (Bob Knight, Mike Leach), and Katie Gearlds is certainly a rising star and will be right there with any of these coaches that I have had the pleasure to work with. Katie will go down as one of the greatest coaches in Marian history for everything she brought to the university, and we know her success will continue to follow her in West Lafayette."
Tamika Catchings – Vice President of Basketball Operations Indiana Fever
"Katie knows how important basketball is in the state of Indiana from her time at Beech Grove High School as Miss Basketball in 2003 to her championship reign at Marian College. She has proven herself as a coach and as a player at the highest level of the game with the Seattle Storm. Through her experiences, I know she will bring a strong sense of accountability and success to her alma mater."