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,
D2 DIRT: Maryville University opens
I can confirm that Collin Lanam is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at D2 Maryville University. Lanam took over the women’s program back in 2016 after spending three seasons as an assistant with the men’s team. During his time as the head coach at MU, he put together a 78-78 (.500) record –
Clark named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Lake Region State
A Royals standout will return to take the helm for women’s basketball at Lake Region State College. Ryan Clark has been hired as LRSC’s head women’s basketball coach and assistant athletic director. Lake Region State College President Doug Darling said Clark rose to the top of a competitive field of applicants. “Ryan’s passion and energy
Findley announces retirement at D2 Oklahoma Christian
Stephanie Findley, who has won more women’s basketball games than any other coach at any four-year Oklahoma university, is retiring from Oklahoma Christian. Findley has been involved with OC’s program for 44 of its 45 years of existence – four as a player, three as an assistant coach and the last 37 as the second
Esparza steps down as Head Coach of the OPSU Women’s Basketball Team
Oklahoma Panhandle State University women’s basketball head coach Victor Esparza announced that he is stepping down after five years in the position. Esparza has been a part of the men’s and women’s basketball programs throughout his tenure here. “It’s been an honor to serve Panhandle State as its head women’s basketball coach over the past years,” Esparza stated.
Week 16: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Capital Elite Agency
By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Capital Elite Agency. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Capital Elite Agency which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2021-22 college basketball
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Finley named Head WBB Coach at Florida
After guiding Florida women’s basketball to their most successful season since 2016, Kelly Rae Finley will be the 11th head coach in program history, Athletics Director Scott Stricklin announced Monday. Media availability with Kelly Rae Finley will take place post-game at the SEC Tournament and the next in-person availability will be the week of March 7th. Finley spent the 2021-22 season acting as