Cheryl Burnett

Cheryl Burnett
Biographical details
Born (1958-06-13) June 13, 1958 (age 66)
Centralia, Missouri
Playing career
1976–1980Kansas
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1980–1981Lawrence HS (asst)
1981–1984Illinois (asst.)
1984–1987Southwest Missouri State (asst)
1987–2002Southwest Missouri State
2003–2007Michigan
Head coaching record
Overall354–219 (.618)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Awards
  • Southwest Missouri State Hall of Fame
  • Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame

Cheryl Elaine Burnett (born June 13, 1958) is an American former women's college basketball coach and player. She was the head coach of the Southwest Missouri State women's basketball team from 1987 to 2002. At Southwest Missouri State, she compiled a 319–136 record (.701) and led her teams to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament in 1992 and 2001. She also served as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team from 2003 to 2007, compiling a record of 35–83 (.297). She played college basketball at the University of Kansas from 1976 to 1980.