​The Washington Huskies women’s basketball program has brought on seasoned assistant Patrick Bowlin to join Tina Langley’s coaching ensemble ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Bowlin, who hails from Minnesota, most recently served as an assistant at the University of Green Bay women’s basketball program. He has previously spent time at Idaho State and has experience as a high school head coach at two different Minnesota schools. He is the second new face to join Langley’s staff this offseason, following the addition of Tasha Brown in June.
“We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to the University of Washington,” Langley said in a press release. “Patrick brings an exceptional work ethic, a sharp basketball mind, and a genuine passion for helping student-athletes grow. His impact has been significant at every program he has served because of his unwavering commitment to excellence, both personally and professionally. Patrick is an outstanding teacher with a unique ability to connect with players and inspire them to reach their best on and off the court. I’m excited for our young women to learn from him and benefit from his leadership.”
During his time at Green Bay and Idaho State, Bowlin led the Phoenix and Bengals to either an NCAA Tournament bid or a conference championship, underscoring his value as Langley seeks to guide the Huskies to a third consecutive appearance in the national tournament. The addition aligns with Langley’s plan to build a strong, cohesive staff capable of sustaining competitive success.
“I’m incredibly grateful to Coach Langley and the University of Washington for this opportunity,” Bowlin stated after his hiring. “I’m excited to be part of a program that places such a strong emphasis on culture, relationships, and helping student-athletes reach their full potential. Coach Langley is one of the best teachers in our game, and I’m thankful for the chance to learn from her while continuing to grow alongside an outstanding, hard-working, and collaborative staff. I can’t wait to work with our student-athletes and help them grow on and off the court.”
Bowlin’s roots trace back to Minnesota, where he both coached at the high school level—Rogers High School and Totino-Grace High School—before returning to Green Bay. There, he first served as director of basketball operations from 2021-23 and then moved into an assistant coaching role in 2023-24, marking the first of three stints with the Horizon League program. An alumnus of St. John’s, Bowlin’s professional journey has included diverse stops that shaped his approach to player development, strategy, and program culture.
This addition comes at a time when Langley is reshaping the Huskies’ coaching landscape to sustain the program’s momentum. With Bowlin’s experience at the NCAA Tournament level and his demonstrated record of success in conference contexts, Washington aims to translate that know-how into continued postseason implications for a squad that is eager to extend its string of NCAA appearances. His background in cultivating a strong team-first culture and his emphasis on relationships align with Langley’s priorities as she guides the Huskies through the next era of competition.
Bowlin’s trajectory reflects a broader trend in which college programs seek coaches who can balance X’s and O’s with student-athlete development, ensuring that on-court performance is complemented by growth off the court. As Washington prepares for the 2026-27 season, Bowlin’s voice will likely be heard across recruitment conversations, practice planning, and mentorship initiatives, contributing to a holistic approach to building a program that can contend for top honors in the Pac-12 and beyond.