Siena College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Jabir has announced his retirement following a decorated 36-year collegiate head coaching career. Jabir led the Saints for the past three seasons in his second stint with the program, after having previously served as head coach from 1987-90. Jabir’s wife, Angie Jabir, who has served concurrently during his tenure as Siena
OFFICIAL: Poppie named Women’s Basketball Coach at Clemson
Following-up on last night’s report…Shawn Poppie has officially been named as the head women’s basketball coach at Clemson. Here’s the official statement on the hiring from Clemson: Shawn Poppie has been named the eighth head women’s basketball coach at Clemson University, athletic director Graham Neff announced on Tuesday afternoon. The move was approved by the
Hampton names Augustin as new Head Women’s Basketball Coach
The Hampton University women’s basketball team launches a new era by hiring Hampton native and University of Florida associate head coach Tamisha Augustin as the next head coach of the Lady Pirates. Her appointment heralds a momentous occasion for the university and the local community. With a rich background in basketball, coaching, and player development,
Virginia Tech’s Kenny Brooks headed to Kentucky
Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kenny Brooks has departed and will become the next head coach at Kentucky. No official announcement from the Wildcats yet, but Virginia Tech released the following statement: Kenny Brooks, the architect of one of the most storied stretches in Virginia Tech women’s basketball history, is set to depart as
REPORT: Clemson set to hire Chattanooga’s Poppie as WBB Head Coach
According to a report from Matt Connolly, Clemson will hire Shawn Poppie as their new women’s basketball head coach. He will replace Amanda Butler who “parted ways” with Clemson back on March 12th. Poppie has had a big-time run during his two seasons at Chattanooga, going 48-18 (.727) and capturing back-to-back SoCon tournament championships. Prior
D2 DIRT: Tincher no longer WBB Head Coach at Newberry College
Joanna Tincher is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at D2 Newberry College. Tincher had spent the past six seasons as the head coach at Newberry, where she went 70-90 (.438), and was an assistant with the program for five years before that. Prior to her time with the Wolves, Tincher was the head
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Turner named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Delaware State
Delaware State University Director of Athletics, Dr. Alecia Shields-Gadson announced on Wednesday, March 20 that Jazmone Turner has been named the Women’s Basketball Head Coach, officially removing the Interim tag from her title. “To God be the glory! I am grateful and humbled to earn this opportunity,” Head Coach Jazmone Turner said. “I want to thank President Allen and
Batchelor out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at UMES
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has officially begun the search for next head women’s basketball coach. “We have officially begun a national search for our next head women’s basketball coach. During the hiring process, our selection committee intends to move swiftly and with great analysis in order to identify the
Mercer Announces Michelle Clark-Heard as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Story courtesy Mercer Athletics Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced that 26-year collegiate coaching veteran Michelle Clark-Heard has been named as the women’s basketball program’s 11th head coach. Clark-Heard makes the move to Middle Georgia after spending the 2023-24 season on the staff at Mississippi State. She has amassed a 252-147 record in 13 seasons as a head
Fairfield’s Thibault-DuDonis signs extension through 2029-30
Fairfield University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. Coach Carly has been at the helm of the most historic season in the history of the Fairfield Women’s Basketball program which includes the 2024 MAAC Championship, the team’s first-ever AP Top 25 ranking, and a trip to the NCAA