Jeanne-Marie Wilson returns home to the DMV, a Prince George County native, joins the Bison after a three-year stint as an assistant coach at Texas A&M-Commerce.
In the 2021-22 season, the Bison won their first MEAC Tournament Title since 2001; thus, securing a berth to the NCAA Tournament. In the inaugural First Four Round, Howard defeated Incarnate Word and earned the program's first NCAA Tournament victory. Destiny Howell (All-MEAC), Anzhane' Hutton (All-MEAC, All-Defensive) and Iyanna Warren (All-MEAC) each grabbed conference postseason honors.
During the 2019-20 season, Wilson helped lead the Lions to 28-3, tying the program's record for the most wins in a single season. As a result, the team qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season.
Wilson assisted with four consecutive winning seasons and three 20+ win seasons.
During the 2017-18 season, Wilson helped the Mavericks to a 20-11 record and a Region VI playoff berth. In addition, Wilson helped coach Tran Brown, who was named a Women's Basketball Coaches Association JUCO All-American Honorable Mention after the 2017-18 season.
Before her time at NWKTC, Wilson worked as an intern for the office of Sports Information at Shaw University while completing her master's degree in Athletic Administration at North Carolina Central University.
A 2015 graduate of Saint Augustine's University, Wilson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management. As a three-year letter winner for the Lady Falcons women's basketball team, Wilson served as the starting guard and earned the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) All-Rookie Team during the 2012-13 season as three CIAA Team Highest GPA Awards for women's basketball during her tenure. She averaged 9.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
During her four years at Crossland High School in Temple Hills, Md., Wilson was a McDonald's All-American nominee, First Team All-Met recipient, and a Player of the Year recipient.
Wilson is a native of Prince Georges County, Md.
"Jeanne is a rising star in the business. She brings great energy and a tremendous passion for recruiting. Her ability to develop positive relationships with people is a characteristic you can't teach." said Coach Grace. "I'm glad she is bringing her enthusiasm and knowledge to our program. I know she will be successful and impactful to the young woman here at Howard. I'm excited for her opportunity to come back home to the DMV."
On July 8th, 2023 Coach Wilson welcomed her first child Maverick Walker to the world. Continuing to highlight the year, the new mother earned her doctorate degree just three months later.
