Jill Pizzotti Named Head Coach of DePaul Women's Basketball

Pizzotti succeeds Hall of Famer Doug Bruno, who retired after 39 years, and aims to restore the program to national prominence.

DePaul University officially promoted Jill Pizzotti to head coach of the women's basketball team following Doug Bruno's retirement last week.
Bruno, who led the program for 39 years and achieved 25 NCAA Tournament appearances, endorsed Pizzotti as his successor before stepping down.
Pizzotti served as interim head coach during the 2024-25 season, guiding the team through Bruno's medical leave after his stroke in 2024.
She has been a part of DePaul's coaching staff since 2011, with prior experience as head coach at Saint Louis University and other roles in collegiate basketball.
Pizzotti expressed her commitment to building on Bruno's legacy and revitalizing the program to compete at a championship level.