The Oklahoman is reporting the Oklahoma State Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jim Littell and the OSU mutually agreed to part ways at the conclusion of the season. “We just had conversations as the regular season ended, and not knowing, really, for sure where those would go,” OSU athletic director Chad Weiberg said in a press
D2 DIRT: Mars Hill WBB job opens
I can confirm that Briana Clark is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at D2 Mars Hill University. Clark was hired at Mars Hill back in 2019 after spending the previous eight seasons as the head coach at Spartanburg Methodist College. During her time at MHU, she went 7-70 (.091), including a 1-29 (1-23
Central College WBB Coach steps away; Takes over men’s program
Determined to bring championships to the program he first joined as a player 22 years earlier, Joe Steinkamp is taking over as Central College’s head men’s basketball coach. A 2003 Central graduate and former Dutch co-captain, Steinkamp has served as the school’s women’s basketball coach the past five years after spending 10 years as a Central men’s
Pointer out as WBB Head Coach at UIC
Tasha Pointer will not return as head coach of the UIC women’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced. “We thank Coach Pointer for her contributions on and off the court over the past four years and wish her and her family well moving forward,” said Lipitz. “We are committed to building a women’s basketball program that will
Syracuse announces national search for next WBB Head Coach
Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack today announced that the Athletics Department will begin a national search for the head women’s basketball coaching position. The announcement comes as the women’s basketball team concludes its 2021-22 season with acting head coach Vonn Read at the helm. “This basketball team did some truly terrific things this season under very difficult circumstances,”
Illionis’ Fahey announces retirement
The University of Illinois has just released the following statement regarding the retirement of women’s basketball head coach Nancy Fahey:
Arizona State’s Charli Turner Thorne announces retirement
Charli Turner Thorne, a transformational figure in the lineage of Sun Devil Athletics who turned Sun Devil Women’s Basketball into a national power, announced her retirement as head women’s basketball coach at Arizona State on Thursday. The winningest coach in ASU women’s basketball history and No. 2 all-time in career wins (488) by a Pac-12
D3 DIRT: Thomas College opens
Great sources have confirmed to WHoopDirt.com that Emily Cummins is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at D3 Thomas College (ME). Cummins had spent the past eight seasons at the helm of the Terriers. She put together a 41-134 (.234) record during her tenure, which included a 2-19 (1-10 NAC) mark this past season.
Cammon signs contract extension at Long Beach State
Long Beach State Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Cammon has signed a contract extension through the 2027 season, LBSU Executive Director of Athletics Andy Fee announced on Thursday. “We are excited that Coach Cammon will continue to lead our women’s basketball program,” said Fee. “Coach Cammon is one of the most respected coaches in the game and his integrity
Virginia fires Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tina Thompson
Virginia director of athletics Carla Williams announced today (March 3) the termination of head women’s basketball coach Tina Thompson’s contract. Thompson had one year remaining on her contract after being named the program’s head coach on April 16, 2018. Williams said a national search will begin immediately to name the program’s next head coach. “Unfortunately,