Shelley Patterson

Shelley Patterson is an American basketball coach, currently the Head of Domestic Scouting of the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

College career Patterson played point guard for the Cougars and graduated from Washington State University in 1984.

Patterson shares the single-game record for steals (9) with four other players. She led the team in steals (99) and assists (95) during the 1982-83 season. During the 1980-81 season, she led the team in assists (96). She stands 4th all-time at WSU in career steals with 237 in 84 games played.

Early career Patterson began her coaching career in the NCAA as a recruiting coordinator for Indiana State University. She later served as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Rage of the American Basketball League.

On January 27, 2022, Patterson joined the Washington Mystics organization as an assistant coach after spending 2 years with the Liberty.

On March 18, 2025, the Mystics announced that Patterson would transition into a new role as Head of Domestic Scouting.