Delaney MacPhetres joins the WPI women's basketball coaching staff for her first season as an assistant coach in 2026-27, transitioning to the sidelines following her playing career with the Engineers.
A former member of the Crimson and Gray women's basketball program, MacPhetres brings firsthand knowledge of WPI basketball and a strong commitment to student-athlete development. During her collegiate career, she earned NEWMAC Academic All-Conference recognition in both 2023-24 and 2024-25 while also receiving Dean's List honors.
Beyond the court, MacPhetres was actively involved in WPI's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), serving as a team representative during the 2024-25 academic year before assuming the role of chair in 2025-26. She also participated in Working for Worcester as a student-athlete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, demonstrating her commitment to community engagement and service.
MacPhetres brings additional coaching experience from her time with Amherst Leisure Services, where she served as a youth basketball and volleyball coach and site supervisor from 2018-21. Prior to arriving at WPI, she was a 2022 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame All-Star and MVP and earned four All-Western Massachusetts basketball selections from MassLive.
In addition to her athletic background, MacPhetres gained professional experience with the Worcester Bravehearts of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, serving as a fan experience intern in 2024 before becoming the organization's events and entertainment fan experience coordinator in 2025. She also helped coordinate the 2025 New England Sports Summit, which welcomed more than 700 students and sports industry professionals.
MacPhetres completed her undergraduate studies in business at WPI, with a minor in Spanish, and pursued a master's degree in business management, with both degrees listed for completion in May 2026. She is also fluent in Spanish.
