June 22, 2001

Raleigh, N.C. - NC State women's basketball coach Kay Yow has announced the addition of Sue Doran to her staff. Doran will begin her duties as Director of Women's Basketball Operations on July 1. She replaces Robin Pate who resigned to join a family business. "I feel fortunate to get someone with Sue's experience and background," stated Yow. "Her knowledge and experience as a coach and administrator will assist in her duties as our director of operations. I appreciate her values and character - she will be a great fit with our staff." Doran comes to Raleigh from the University of Maryland where she has served as Director of Membership in the school's Alumni Association for the past two years. Prior to that, she spent two years in the Terrapin athletic department as the Director of Championships and Assistant Director of Marketing. Doran also has 17 years experience as an assistant basketball coach, including stops at East Tennessee State, Drake, Kansas State and UNC-Wilmington. Doran holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in education from West Georgia College.