D3 NEWS: University of St. Thomas (TX) hires Ghavidel as Women’s Basketball Head Coach

University of St. Thomas Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Nathan Ghavidel as the next head coach of the Celts women’s basketball program.  A familiar face to the St. Thomas community, Ghavidel returns to his alma mater after serving as both a student-athlete and coach within the Celts basketball program. His journey from player to

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Atkinson joins Loyola Maryland Women’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach

 Imani Atkinson has joined the Loyola University Maryland women’s basketball program as an assistant coach and director of operations, completing Head Coach Danielle O’Banion‘s staff for the 2026-27 season. Atkinson comes to Loyola’s staff after spending the last two seasons in Emmitsburg, Maryland, with the women’s basketball program at Mount St. Mary’s. She was the team’s director

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Lafayette adds Gaba as Women’s Basketball Coach

Joe Gaba has joined the Lafayette women’s basketball program as an assistant coach, solidifying head coach Ben O’Brien’s staff.  “We are excited to welcome Joe to the Lafayette women’s basketball family. He has established himself as one of the most respected and successful coaches in New Jersey, building a championship program and a culture of

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Mackenzie Head named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Air Force

Mackenzie Head has been named women’s basketball assistant coach, according to an announcement today from Head Coach Stacy McIntyre. Head (formerly Novak), arrives at the Academy as a six-year riser in college women’s basketball, previously serving under Mike Bradbury at New Mexico from 2023-26. While with the Lobos, Head was primarily responsible for player development and

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Western Kentucky Women’s Basketball Staff Update

Western Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach Greg Collins has added two new members to his coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Jon Plefka and C’eira Ricketts have been hired as assistant coaches with the program. “Jon has a great positive energy every time you talk to him,” said Collins. “He is enthusiastic and ready to

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