Brynna Maxwell was hired in May of 2025 to join the Eastern Washington women's staff.
Maxwell is well familiar with the area after playing at Gonzaga for two seasons (2022-24), where she earned two All-WCC first team honors. Originally from Gig Harbor, Wash., Maxwell initially started her collegiate career at Utah (2019-22), earning two All-Pac 12 honors, along with a spot on the 2020 Pac-12 All-Freshman team. Adding to her list of honors, Maxwell appeared on the Ann Meyers Drysdale watchlist in three seasons and the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year watchlist for two seasons.
Following graduation, Maxwell was drafted 13th in the WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky. She spent last season playing in the Liga Femenina Endesa for Celta Zorka Recalvi in Vigo, Spain.
Eastern will be Maxwell’s first collegiate coaching opportunity, but worked as a summer camp coach for both the ‘Zags and Utes in their offseason. During camp season, Maxwell taught team concepts and individual skills, while building relationships with both potential student-athletes and their high school coaches. Maxwell worked as an assistant coach for Gig Harbor High School in spring of 2021.
Maxwell earned her bachelor’s of science degree in communications, with a health minor from Utah, while placing on the Dean’s List in three years. She then earned her master’s of arts in organizational leadership from Gonzaga, landing on the President’s List for two years.
