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
D2 NEWS: Gibbs named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Seton Hill
The Seton Hill University women’s basketball team has named Krystal Gibbs as their assistant coach, head coach Maeve Gallagher announced recently. “I would like to thank Dr. Finger, Chris Snyder and coach Gallagher for this exciting opportunity to be a part of the Seton Hill Women’s basketball family,” said Gibbs. “It’s always been a passion of mine to
Florida promotes Augustin to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Coach Kelly Finley has announced the promotion of Tamisha Augustin prior to the start of the 2023-24 season. Augustin will now serve as the Associate Head Coach after joining the Florida staff in 2022 as an assistant coach. Tamisha Augustin was a large factor of success in the 2022-23 women’s basketball campaign, helping the Gators grasp the 2023 WNIT quarterfinals in her
Fernandez inks contract extension at South Florida
University of South Florida Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly has announced a contract extension for women’s basketball head coach Jose Fernandez, who has led the Bulls to nine NCAA Tournament appearances (eight in the last 11 years). Fernandez, who enters his 24th season at the helm of the program in 2023-24, received an extension through the
Morton named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Vermont State Lyndon
Vermont State University Lyndon has named Brennen Morton as its new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Morton, a current assistant with the Hornet men’s basketball program, succeeds Ben Arsenault, who stepped down last month to become the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Spalding University in Louisville, KY. Morton is entering his seventh season as a part
Hedrick named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Eureka College
Mike Hedrick has been named Eureka College women’s basketball coach, according to an announcement from Director of Athletics Sara Shaw. Hedrick will be the 14th head coach in Eureka women’s basketball history. He brings 14 years of experience as a college and high school coach to the sidelines for the Red Devils. “We are thrilled
Matos named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Sussex County CC
Rafael Matos becomes the Head Coach for the Sussex County Community College Women’s Basketball Program during the 2023-24 season. Matos brings a wealth of basketball experience to the coaching staff after a successful collegiate playing career and high school and college coaching stint. Born in the Bronx, Matos moved to the Poconos in Pennsylvania while in middle