Story Courtesy: Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier head women’s basketball coach Billi Chambers announced Matt Witte as the program’s graduate assistant ahead of the 2025-26 season. He will support all areas of the program in his new role. “Being able to keep Matt with our program is a huge win!” said Chambers. “After serving as the women’s basketball
NAIA DIRT: Harris-Stowe State opens
It appears that Morra Gill McDaniel is no longer the women’s head basketball coach at NAIA Harris Stowe State University. No official announcement has been made, but when WHoopDirt.com reached out to Gill McDaniel, the following auto-response was received: Thank you for your email. Coach Morra Gill is no longer with Harris-Stowe State University. Should
Leisure promoted to Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at NAIA St. Francis (IN)
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) has promoted Austin Leisure to associate head coach of the women’s basketball program, recognizing his significant contributions since joining the Cougars in 2022. As the program’s lead assistant, Leisure has been instrumental in guiding the team to 59 wins over three seasons, culminating in a #9 national ranking at the end of
Sitzmann named WBB Assistant Coach / Director of Player operations and Development at Little Rock
Kim Sitzmann is back where it all started. The former Trojan standout has joined Little Rock women’s basketball as an assistant coach and director of player operations and development, returning to the program she helped build as a star guard from 2006-10. “It’s nostalgic for sure, learning everything again,” Sitzmann said. “It’s been 15 years
Garner added to Boston University Women’s Basketball Staff
The Boston University women’s basketball program has hired Capree Garner as the director of operations ahead of the 2025-26 season, head coach Melissa Graves formally announced on Tuesday (Aug. 26). “I am thrilled to welcome Capree to the Terrier family,” said Graves. “She brings a wealth of experience both on and off the floor, including her previous work
Ponton named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at D2 Queens College
A fresh start as Queens College Director of Athletics and Recreation, Robert Twible announces that Travis Ponton has been named the new women’s basketball head coach and will assume his duties immediately. A coaching resume that spans over 16 years, Ponton brings an extensive and impressive career to Flushing, including having served as the women’s basketball
Muhlenberg WBB Head Coach Ron Rohn Announces Retirement at End of Season
Ron Rohn, the winningest head coach in Muhlenberg College athletic history, has announced that the 2025-26 season will be his last at the helm of the women’s basketball team. “I still love coaching and working with our student-athletes day in and day out,” said Rohn. “We have a great group of women on this team,
Vermont Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Mayer Women’s Basketball Coach Alisa Kresge announced staffing updates ahead of the 2025-26 campaign Monday morning. The Catamounts have hired Sacha Santimano as Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator and Alec Kerdell has been promoted to Assistant Coach. In addition, Carley Hill will serve as Director of Basketball Operations. Santimano joins the Catamounts after serving as Assistant Coach last
Presbyterian hires Martin Henry as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
The Presbyterian College head women’s basketball coach Tiffany Sardin has announced the addition of Martin Henry as an assistant coach for the Blue Hose. Henry reunites with Sardin after previously working together at UIC, where they shared a memorable 2013 season that culminated in winning the WBI Championship. He brings a strong background in both collegiate and grassroots
D2 Augusta adds Florence to WBB Staff as Graduate Assistant
Women’s basketball coach Celeste Stewart has announced former Augusta player Mone Florence has been added to the coaching staff as a graduate assistant for the 2025-26 season. Florence graduated in 2025 and has always wanted to go into coaching and now gets her first shot with the program she’s familiar with. From Fort Walton Beach, Fl., Florence started all