2023–24 Boston College Eagles women's basketball team explained

Mode:Women's Basketball
Year:2023–24
Prev Year:2022–23
Next Year:2024–25
Team:Boston College Eagles
Conference:Atlantic Coast Conference
Short Conf:ACC
Record:14–19
Conf Record:5–13
Head Coach:Joanna Bernabei-McNamee
Hc Year:6th
Asst Coach1:Sean Ehlbeck
Asst Coach2:Chris Meadows Sr.
Asst Coach3:Shelby Boyle
Stadium:Conte Forum

The 2023–24 Boston College Eagles women's basketball team represented Boston College during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Eagles were led by sixth year head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee. They played their home games at the Conte Forum and were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The Eagles started off the season alternating wins and losses before losing three straight games in early season tournaments. They finished their non-conference schedule with five straight wins to finish 8–5. They started their ACC regular season schedule 3–3. However, they then lost their next ten games before winning their last two conference games. The Eagles finished the season 14–19 overall and 5–13 in ACC play to finish in a tie for twevlth place. As the thirteenth seed in the ACC tournament, they defeated twevlth seed Clemson in the First Round before losing to fifth seed Louisville in the Second Round. They were not invited to the NCAA tournament or the WBIT.

Previous season

See main article: 2022–23 Boston College Eagles women's basketball team.

The Eagles finished the season 16–17 overall and 5–13 in ACC play to finish in a tie for eleventh place. As the eleventh seed in the ACC tournament the defeated Georgia Tech in the First round before losing to Miami in the Second round. They were not invited to the NCAA tournament or WNIT.

Off-season

Departures

Departures
NameNumberPos.HeightYearHometownReason for Departure
Maria Gakdeng 5 F/C 6'3" Sophomore Transferred to North Carolina[1]
Taina Mair 20 G 5'9" Freshman Transferred to Duke[2]
Ally Carman 43 C 6'5" Freshman Transferred to Iona[3]
Akunna Konkwo 44 C 6'2" Sophomore Graduated

Incoming Transfers

Incoming Transfers
NameNumberPos.HeightYearHometownPrevious School
Teya Sidberry 32 F 6'1" Sophomore Utah[4]
Savannah Samuel 33 G 6'1" Junior West Virginia

Recruiting Class

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Schedule

Source:[6]

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See main article: 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball rankings.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: WBB Adds Gakdeng To Roster. goheels.com. North Carolina Athletics. April 3, 2023. October 27, 2023.
  2. Web site: Lawson Adds Transfer Taina Mair to Roster for 2023-24 Season. goduke.com. Duke Athletics. May 1, 2023. October 27, 2023.
  3. Web site: Ally Carman commits to Iona. usbasket.com. USBasket. June 6, 2023. October 27, 2023.
  4. Web site: Women's Basketball Announces Two Additions to Roster. bceagles.com. Boston College Athletics. May 4, 2023. October 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: Boston College Eagles. espn.com. ESPN. October 27, 2023.
  6. Web site: 2023-24 Women's Basketball Schedule. Bceagles.com. Boston College Athletics. October 27, 2023.