Becky Burke, head coach of the University of Arizona women’s basketball team, and her wife, Savannah, have exciting news to share. Despite facing some negative reactions, they remain undeterred.
“Our happiness isn’t yours to approve. 🩷,” expressed Burke, 36, on platform X this past Wednesday, June 10. This came two days after she and Savannah announced they are expecting their second child.
In a detailed statement accompanying her post, Burke addressed the wave of “hateful comments” they received following their announcement.
Burke emphasized, “Let me be VERY clear. Our announcement is about something much bigger than us. Representation matters. Visibility matters. As a public figure, I take great pride in representing my community and helping create that visibility. Our announcement is for people who have spent years wondering whether a future like this was possible for them. It’s about showing people in our community that families like ours exist, and they are real, and that they deserve to be celebrated too.”
Burke went on to say, “Maybe it would have been easier to take my post down. To be ashamed. But if you think that, you clearly don’t know me. I will not let hate win. I will stand up and speak for those in our community who can’t. At the end of the day, this isn’t about politics or proving a point. My focus will remain where its slings: on my growing family, our incredible support system and continuing to live authentically.”
Burke shared her heartfelt message after she and Savannah announced their pregnancy with a series of photos featuring their son Banks, 2. In one image, Savannah holds a sonogram as Banks playfully touches her belly. Another shows Banks wearing a “big brother” shirt.
“Burke family update! 🩷,” they wrote in the post. “Baby girl coming December, 2026!”
Despite some negative feedback, most responses to Burke’s message were supportive, with many congratulating the couple. Among the well-wishers was Stephanie Norman, associate head coach at Arizona State University.
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“We may be rivals, but she is my player and my friend,” Norman commented. “She and Savannah are amazing parents! ❤️.”
Burke, who once played as a guard for the University of Louisville, was part of the Cardinals team that reached the 2009 National Championship game. Norman worked as an assistant coach with the team then.
Burke began her coaching career in 2013, securing her first head coaching role in 2016 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Her achievements at the University at Buffalo, including a 2025 WNIT championship, paved her way to the Wildcats, where she achieved a 12-18 record in her first season.
