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Bradley suspends Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kate Popovec-Goss
Bradley University has released the following statement on the status of women’s basketball head coach Kate Popovec-Goss: Bradley University women’s basketball coach, Kate Popovec-Goss, is being suspended from her duties as head coach through the remainder of the non-conference season, starting with this Sunday’s matchup against Central Michigan. This decision has been made in accordance with the
Michigan’s Kim Barnes Arico extended through 2027-28
University of Michigan Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel announced Tuesday (Nov. 7) a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, with an automatic one-year extension added each June, for J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico. “I am delighted to know that Kim will continue to lead our student-athletes
Florida A&M Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Coach Bridgette Gordon is ready for her first season leading the Rattlers and finalized her complete staff with the additions of Zenzele Apesemaka-Vital, Andonte Gennie, and Jordan Harris. Zenzele Apesemaka-Vital “Coach Zenzele spent the last season as a graduate assistant under me at Cincinnati. Coach Z is a young hard worker and will be great at building relationships with my
Currier named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
Caleb Currier has been appointed to the role of assistant coach for the women’s basketball team, head coach Nell Fortner announced. Currier will also retain his duties as director of recruiting operations. “Caleb has been such a great addition to us as our director of recruiting operations,” said Fortner. “He’s an incredibly hard worker, a grinder
JUCO NEWS: Dixon named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Gadsden State
Gadsden State Community College has a familiar face on its sidelines. Marty Dixon has returned as the head coach of the Lady Cardinals basketball team. He previously coached from 2015 to 2019 and joined the team as assistant coach earlier this year. He replaces Bryan Phillips, who resigned in August. “I agreed to come back as an
Florida State’s Wyckoff undergoes successful breast cancer surgery
Florida State University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Brooke Wyckoff underwent surgery Tuesday morning to remove a mass that has been diagnosed as breast cancer. Wyckoff is recovering well at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and doctors are optimistic that her long-term prognosis for a full recovery is excellent. “My team of doctors along with the medical staff at TMH and I are very
Rather named Interim Women’s Basketball Coach at Lesley University
Lesley University Director of Athletics Dan Campagna has announced the appointment of Martin Rather as Interim Head Coach of the Women’s Basketball program, with an effective start date of November 1. Rather joins Lynx Nation following several successful head coaching stints at the high school level and also brings coaching experience at the AAU level. “It is
Austin Peay Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Austin Peay State University head women’s basketball coach Brittany Young has announced the hiring of assistant coach Victoria Morris and director of basketball operations Alex Edwards. Additionally, Peggy Knight has been promoted to assistant coach for the Governors’ women’s basketball team. Morris, who played collegiately at Old Dominion where Young was the assistant coach from 2017-20, joins Young’s staff as an assistant
Georgetown Head Coach Tasha Butts passes away following battle with breast cancer
The Georgetown University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the passing of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tasha Butts earlier today following a two-year battle with breast cancer. Butts was a star player, nationally-recognized assistant coach and first-year head coach before her death at age 41. “I am heartbroken for Tasha’s family, friends, players, teammates and colleagues,” said Francis