Kimberly Ann Barnes Arico (born August 9, 1970) is an American women's basketball coach, and the current head coach of the

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team. Previously, she was head coach of the St. John's University women's basketball team. She was inducted to the

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in 2020.

Coaching career

On May 7, 2002, Barnes was named the head coach at St. John's University. She was named the seventh head coach in the then 28-year history of the women's basketball program. She currently holds the record for most wins at the program and led the Red Storm to their first ever Sweet Sixteen appearance in the 2012 NCAA tournament. Kim Barnes Arico 169 wins

During the 2017–18 season, she became the winningest coach in

program history. She is the only coach in program history with six straight 20-win seasons. On July 12, 2018, Barnes Arico signed a contract extension with the Wolverines through the 2022–23 season. On September 10, 2021, Barnes Arico signed a contract extension with the Wolverines through the 2025–26 season. On December 28, 2022, with a victory over

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, Barnes Arico won her 500th career game.

Personal life

Kim Barnes Arico is married to Larry Arico, and they have three children. They lived in

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