A pillar of Campbell University for nearly five decades, Wanda Watkins will retire following the 2023-24 season.

A Big South and Campbell University Hall of Fame coach and administrator, Watkins spent 37 years coaching at Campbell, including 35 seasons as women's basketball head coach before retiring after the 2015-16 season, winning 549 games before serving in athletics administration for the last seven years.

"Coach Watkins means so much, not only to our women's basketball program and athletics department, but to Campbell University and the community," said CU Director of Athletics Hannah Bazemore. "She has given so much, impacting countless lives over the course of her coaching career and now in athletics administration. Her impact has helped make Campbell the special place it is, and we're so happy for her to be able to enjoy retirement following this season."

Campbell Athletics is also pleased to announce Wanda Watkins Day on November 18 when the women's basketball team hosts Western Carolina at the Pope Convocation Center / Gore Arena. The celebration will gather former players, coaches, colleagues and the greater community around the celebration.

"This has been an unimaginable journey of a lifetime for me," said Watkins. "I could not have asked for a better experience as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. So many have crossed my path and been so impactful in my life.

"I am grateful for my coaches and the lessons I learned from each of them," added Watkins. "I'm thankful the Lord blessed me with good role models and mentors throughout all my Campbell days. I want to extend a special thank you to the players who have worn the Orange and Black and made me so proud of the way they represented our University and to have been one of their coaches. They continue to represent Campbell all around the world and it gives me a strong sense of pride to see the women they have become."

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