The Basketball community is in a state of mourning after losing one of their key contributors. Georgetown University’s Women’s Basketball coach Tasha Butts passed away on Monday morning at 41 battling breast cancer. With notable names taking to their social media to share their condolences for Tasha and her family, USWNT superstar Alex Morgan also joined the fray to mourn the loss of the former WNBA player.

Georgetown athletic director Lee Reed also penned an emotional message following their head coach’s death. The 41-year-old played a crucial role in helping build the team. She was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2021 and sadly lost the battle just hours ago.

Alex Morgan offers her condolences

The Georgetown basketball fraternity was hit with a massive setback last morning. Tasha, who was suffering from breast cancer, died after battling her condition for two years. USWNT captain Alex Morgan joined the basketball community as she took to her social media to mourn the tragic loss. Morgan posted a story on Instagram with a picture reading, “In loving memory of Tasha Butts, 1982-2023.”

Despite not making it big as a player, Tasha had a decorated career as a coach. The ex-Minnesota Lynx player started off as a graduate assistant in 2005 for Tennessee. The player also had a small excursion in Israel and Portugal before returning to the WNBA to play for the Charlotte Sting and Houston Comets.

She joined her current team last year after being promoted to associate head coach at Georgia Tech. Butts took a break away from the game last month, leaving her responsibilities to interim head coach Darnell Haney. Georgetown, following the tragic passing of its head coach, will continue helping Butts’ cause, with Lee Reed issuing an emotional statement.

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Lee Reed pens an emotional message for Tasha Butts

Georgetown University’s athletic director Lee Reed issued a statement following the unfortunate passing of Tasha Butts. Reed was emotional during his statement as he thanked Tasha for her invaluable contribution. Butts had a great stint with Yellow Jackets as she helped them make it to NCAA’s Sweet 16 for the second time in the program’s history. Reed also claimed that she was a leader and that the entire Georgetown community would come together and honor their former head coach.

“I am heartbroken for Tasha’s family, friends, players, teammates, and colleagues. When I met Tasha, I knew she was a winner on the court and an incredible person whose drive, passion, and determination was second to none. She exhibited these qualities both as a leader and in her fight against breast cancer. This is a difficult time for the entire Georgetown community, and we will come together to honor her memory.”

Tasha Butts joined Georgetown University following her stint at Georgia Tech. Apart from her time at her alma mater, the player also spent eight years at LSU as an assistant coach. The former WNBA player had a decorated stint during her time at LSU.

Tasha was a part of four twenty-win seasons while nurturing the likes of Raigyne Louis and Danielle Ballard. Under Tasha’s guidance, Ballard smashed the record for most steals (100) in a season by either men or women in 2013. Her second student Raigyne Louis was even better as she smashed Ballard’s existing record four seasons later with 107 steals to her name. A true veteran of the sport. RIP Tasha Butts.

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