On March 3, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the 10 national semifinalists in consideration for the 2017 Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year. The four finalists will be announced on March 15.
| Last Name | First Name | School | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston | Karen | Texas | Big 12 |
| Auriemma | Geno | Connecticut | AAC |
| Frese | Brenda | Maryland | Big Ten |
| Moore | Wes | North Carolina State | ACC |
| Neighbors | Mike | Washington | Pac 12 |
| Pingeton | Robin | Missouri | SEC |
| Rueck | Scott | Oregon State | Pac 12 |
| Schaefer | Vic | Mississippi State | SEC |
| Semrau | Sue | Florida State | ACC |
| VanDerveer | Tara | Stanford | Pac 12 |