| Playing career | |
|---|---|
| 1991–1995 | Christopher Newport |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1995–2001 | The Apprentice School |
| 2001–2005 | Lenoir–Rhyne |
| 2005–2008 | Old Dominion (assistant) |
| 2008–2011 | Elon |
| 2011–2017 | Old Dominion |
| 2017–2022 | UNC Wilmington |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 356–272(.567) |
Karen Barefoot is an American basketball coach. She recently was head coach for the UNC Wilmington women's basketball team. Barefoot is the first basketball player to record 2,000 points and 1,000 assists in a career for any NCAA division, male or female.