Quincy University has announced a change in leadership within the women’s basketball program after head coach Jeni Garber and QU have mutually agreed that her contract will not be renewed. A search for a new women’s basketball coach will begin immediately. Coach Garber concludes her coaching tenure with 127 wins and a .458 winning percentage. She was
Maner named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Andrews U
Shareka Maner has been named as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Andrews University (NC). Maner is a Florida native who played basketball at the University of Maine from 2009-2012 before later transferring to Henderson State University (AR) her junior year. Maner was unable to play her senior year due to a ruptured Achilles.
Nelson’s contract not Renewed by Purdue Fort Wayne
Athletic Director Kelley Hartley Hutton announced Friday (Feb. 26) that Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics will not renew the contract of head women’s basketball coach Niecee Nelson. In five seasons, Nelson coached the Mastodons to an overall record of 22-116 and 8-74 in league play. “This decision is based on the team’s competitive performance over Nelson’s time as
Laster Resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at D2 Colorado Christian
Colorado Christian women’s basketball head coach Corey Laster has resigned from his position effective at the end of the season. “I appreciate the effort coach Laster has invested into the program, and his emphasis on character development in the lives of student athletes. We wish him well in the next chapter of his career,” athletics
Colorado Northwestern CC Head WBB Coach resigns
The Colorado Northwestern Community College women’s basketball team announced the resignation of Coach Steven Gilbert. Gilbert resigned from his role as the head coach of the Lady Spartans due to personal reasons. CNCC is currently 2-6 on the season. Eric Benedick, an assistant coach with the program, will coach the team for the remainder of the
Koclanes Departs as Dartmouth Women’s Basketball Head Coach
After eight years as the Gail Koziara Boudreaux ’82 and Family Head Coach of Women’s Basketball at Dartmouth College, Belle Koclanes has announced her departure to become the President of Strive: How You Lead Matters, a non-profit organization located in Wilmington, Delaware, that is dedicated to spreading the power of character-driven leadership. “This is an
Week 13: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 13 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball season. This
Rocky Mountain’s Keller reinstated
Rocky Mountain College women’s basketball head coach Wes Keller has been reinstated following his suspension according to a release from the college. Keller was placed on leave in early February after “some players objected to what they perceive is an abrasive coaching style.” Rocky Mountain President Bob Wilmouth said; “I am just so pleased that
15 coaches named to Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy Women’s Coach of the Year late-season watch list
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced that fifteen women’s basketball coaches have been selected for the late season watch list for the Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s Coach of the Year award. The list of 10 national semi-finalists will be announced on March 3. The list will shorten to Four finalists on March 18. The winner will be
Week 12: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 12 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball season. This