Head coach Kate Bruce adds Edwardsville, Ill. native, Kortney Dunbar, to the IUPUI women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Dunbar comes to IUPUI after a season with the University of Arizona. “I am so thankful to be given this opportunity as Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at IUPUI,” said Dunbar. “I have the utmost respect for Coach Bruce
Coll takes over as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at American
American University Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Billy Walker has announced that longtime associate head coach Tiffany Coll will take over as the 14th head coach in AU women’s basketball program history. Coll was hired as an assistant coach with the program in 2013 and was promoted to associate head coach in 2018. The
Texas A&M University-Commerce extends Burton’s contract through 2027
The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department has announced a five-year contract extension for women’s basketball coach Jason Burton, which keeps the Lions’ all-time wins leader in Commerce through the 2026-27 season. “From the time we engaged in conversations with the Southland Conference last summer, President Rudin and I agreed on the importance of continuity with the elite
Sieben tabbed Assistant WBB Coach at Concordia (MN)
Concordia head coach Kim Wagers announced that former Cobber Laurie Sieben has been named as the new full-time assistant coach for the program. Sieben replaces Lindsey Halverson who resigned earlier in the spring after taking a teaching job in Waubun, Minn. “I’m ecstatic to have Coach Sieben join our Cobber Women’s Basketball staff,” Wagers said. “Her successful coaching career
Ethridge named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Maryville
Maryville University head women’s basketball coach Brita Hand announced that Max Ethridge has been named assistant coach for the Saints women’s basketball team. He comes to Maryville after serving as the Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Evansville. “I am thrilled for the opportunity to work with Coach Hand and to join the Maryville women’s basketball program,”
D2 Holy Names (CA) opens
Holy Names Director of Athletics Phillip Billeci-Gard announced that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Dave Covell has been named the head coach of the Hawks men’s basketball program. “After heavy consideration, I found Dave Covell to be the perfect fit to lead our men’s basketball program,” said Billeci-Gard. “He is an alumni and cares deeply about the institution. Dave will be an excellent
Queens University of Charlotte adds Taylor to WBB staff
Queens University of Charlotte Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jen Brown has announced the addition of Vanessa Taylor to her staff as an assistant coach. Taylor joins the Royals after spending five years at Coastal Carolina University as the Chanticleers’ associate head women’s basketball coach. “Vanessa’s experience speaks for itself,” Brown stated. “She has had longevity and success as
Shepherd Names Julie Kaufman Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Shepherd University Vice President for Athletics Chauncey Winbush announced today that Julie Kaufman has been named head women’s basketball coach. Kaufman replaces Jenna Eckleberry, who resigned to take the head coaching job at Frostburg State. “We are very excited to name Julie Kaufman our new head women’s basketball coach,” said Winbush. “Julie brings a ton of experience
Salvato joins Southern Nazarene Women’s Basketball staff
Sydni Salvato has been announced as Southern Nazarene Women’s Basketball’s second Assistant Coach, effective June 1. Salvato joins fellow Assistant Coach Kayla Tucker in their first seasons with the Crimson Storm. Salvato is no stranger to success, having earned bids to the national tournament in all five seasons serving as an assistant coach. Most recently, Salvato spent a
OKWU names Messer as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Oklahoma Wesleyan University athletic director Kirk Kelley announced the hiring of Heidi Messer as the next head coach for the OKWU women’s basketball program. “We are excited to announce Heidi as our new women’s basketball head coach,” Kelley said. “She is a great mission fit, and I feel her enthusiasm will be contagious. She is