Alaura Sharp, who led Presbyterian College to its first NCAA Tournament appearance and win last month, has been named the ninth head coach in App State women’s basketball history, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Friday. App State will hold a press conference on Friday, April 12 on the fifth floor of the Mark E. Ricks
D2 NEWS: Nore steps down from WBB position at Black Hills State; Becomes Yellow Jackets AD
Black Hills State University President Steve Elliott removed the interim tag to name Mark Nore Director of Athletics, effective immediately. Nore stepped in as the Interim Athletic Director in December 2023 following the resignation of Scott Larson. Nore continued his duties as head women’s basketball coach throughout the 2023-24 season. “Mark has proven he is the right person to lead Yellow
Cal’s Charmin Smith inks 3-yr contract extension
California women’s basketball head coach Charmin Smith has signed a three-year contract extension, Cal Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton announced Thursday. Smith, who recently completed her fifth year as head coach, is now signed through the 2028-29 season. “We are excited to extend Charmin’s contract as we generate momentum with our move to the ACC,” Knowlton said. “Charmin
Schirmer named WBB Head Coach at Chattanooga
The Deandra Schirmer Era of Chattanooga women’s basketball begins now. Schirmer becomes the eighth head coach of the Mocs, Vice Chancellor for Athletics Mark Wharton announced Thursday morning. “We’re very happy to welcome Deandra to Chattanooga,” he shared. “It was a quick yet thorough process. I was once again humbled and thrilled that such a high level
Evans Steps Down as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
Ty Evans, the head women’s basketball coach at Tennessee State University, has resigned after four seasons at the helm, as announced by TSU Athletic Director Dr. Mikki Allen. “Today, Coach Evans informed me of his decision to step down as our head women’s basketball coach,” said Allen. During his tenure, the women’s basketball program reached the
Davis named Fort Lewis College women’s basketball head coach
The Fort Lewis College Department of Athletics has selected Lauren Davis as its next women’s basketball head coach, announced on Tuesday. “I want to Thank Fort Lewis College, and Director of Athletics Travis Whipple for giving me this opportunity to advance in my coaching career,” said Davis. “I am excited to be back in Colorado,
Otley named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Norwich
Ute Otley, who has led Champlain Valley Union (CVU) High School (VT) to eight state titles since the 2011-12 season, has been tabbed to lead the Norwich University women’s basketball program. From 2012-16, her team’s established a new Vermont consecutive wins record as they notched 96 straight victories. In 13 seasons as the CVU head
Former Syracuse Head Coach Hillsman joins Ole Miss WBB staff
Ole Miss women’s basketball continues to build toward the future, with head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin announcing the addition of Quentin Hillsman as an assistant coach on Wednesday. “I am very pleased to be able to hire a coach with the pedigree and experience of Quentin Hillsman,” said McPhee-McCuin. “He is an excellent teacher of the game and
NAIA NEWS: Herod named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Florida Memorial
Florida Memorial University has announced Kevin Herod as the new head coach for the women’s basketball program. With a remarkable 17-year coaching career and a legacy of success, Herod is set to lead the South Florida based program to new heights. “I am deeply grateful for this opportunity,” said Herod. “I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to AD Horn, Brentwood
Duffy named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Virginia Tech
Megan Duffy was named the eighth head women’s basketball coach at Virginia Tech, Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced Wednesday morning. Duffy, who guided Marquette University to the NCAA tournament back-to-back years (2023, 2024), spent five years in Milwaukee where she accumulated a 110-46 record that included a 64-30 mark in BIG EAST play. Babcock and Duffy agreed