William Smith Basketball Head Coach Lindsay Sharman announced her intention to step away from coaching to pursue other professional opportunities. She informed her team today, but will remain on staff to assist with special projects in the department through the end of the academic year. “As a college coach, you have the unique opportunity to positively impact
WEEK 15: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is the fifth season
D2 Western Oregon cancels remainder of WBB season due to “internal team challenges”
Western Oregon University has cancelled the remainder of their women’s basketball season due to “internal team challenges.” WOU forfeited their games on Thursday at #16 Western Washington and Saturday at Simon Fraser, and will not play their four remaining regular season games. The Wolves were 10-13 (3-11 GNAC) at the time of the shut down.
D2 NEWS: Long-time Barton College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Saintsing announces retirement
Barton College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Wendee Saintsing has announced her retirement at the end of the 2023-24 season. Saintsing has been the Bulldogs’ mentor for the past 35 years. Saintsing, who hit the 600-win mark for her collegiate career on Wednesday, January 3, in a 74-57 triumph over Chowan, ranks 10th all-time for current NCAA Division
ACC issues fine, public reprimand to UNC’s Banghart
The Atlantic Coast Conference issued a public reprimand of North Carolina women’s basketball coach Courtney Banghart for violating the ACC Sportsmanship Policy following North Carolina’s game against Duke on February 11. In addition, the league announced that an institutional fine has been issued to North Carolina ($5,000) as a result of the violation. The funds
WEEK 14: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is the fifth season
Buscaglia resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Robert Morris
Robert Morris University Vice President and Director of Athletics Chris King announced a change in leadership in the women’s basketball program, following head coach Charlie Buscaglia’s resignation from the program Monday. “We thank Charlie for his efforts on behalf of RMU women’s basketball,” King said. “We wish him well personally and professionally moving forward.” In
WEEK 13: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 13 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is the fifth season
Cerro Coso CC restarting Women’s Basketball; Johnson named Head Coach
Cerro Coso Community College is gearing up for the exciting return of women’s basketball as they have introduced their newest addition to the coaching staff. Coach Keshawn Johnson, a seasoned and accomplished leader in women’s basketball, has taken the helm of the Coyotes, promising a new era of excellence and determination. Coach Johnson brings demonstrated
Vachon signs contract extension through 2028 at Maine
University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Director of Athletics Jude Killy announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30 that women’s basketball head coach Amy Vachon ’00 has agreed to a contract extension. The new agreement will retroactively run from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2028 and will replace Vachon’s current contract. Vachon will earn a salary