Adelphi University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Missy Traversi bolstered her coaching staff with the addition of LaSheena McDonald. McDonald previously worked at Adelphi from 2008-15. She started out as an event management graduate assistant, before eventually becoming the department’s equipment manager. Her most recent experience came as an assistant coach at New York Tech, which had
Pyzik Smith to step down as women’s basketball coach at Lynchburg
After 10 seasons of leading University of Lynchburg’s women’s basketball program to new heights, head coach Abby Pyzik Smith is stepping down from her post, effective December 1. The 2004 Lynchburg alumna announced her decision to the Hornets team Monday afternoon, citing her growing family responsibilities during the ongoing public health crisis. “It has been
Jones to step down as Women’s Basketball Coach at D2 St. Augustine’s U.
Montel Jones is stepping down as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) at the end of November for personal family reasons. “I give all praise to God, and I would like to thank everybody who gave me an opportunity to be a part of the Saint Augustine’s family from the alumni to
BREAKING: Kentucky’s Mitchell Retires from Coaching; Kyra Elzy Named Interim Head Coach
Matthew Mitchell, the winningest head coach in Kentucky women’s basketball history with over 300 wins, announced Thursday that he has retired from coaching, thus resigning as head coach of the Wildcats. UK director of athletics Mitch Barnhart has named associate head coach Kyra Elzy as interim head coach, effective immediately. Mitchell retires with a career record
Ishee resigns at Pratt CC; Named Head Coach at Howard College
John Ishee, head coach of the women’s basketball program at Pratt Community College, submitted his resignation to the school after serving at the helm since April of 2017. He has accepted the same position at Howard College in Big Spring, Texas. “Coach Ishee has done a great job here at Pratt,” said athletic director Tim Swartzendruber.
Leazier joins North Carolina Women’s Basketball Staff
Chris Leazier has joined the UNC women’s basketball staff as Director of Scouting and Video Operations, head coach Courtney Banghart announced. He brings expertise in video editing and analysis as well as 25 years of coaching experience to the position. “Chris Leazier is the perfect addition to this already special staff,” Banghart said. “His role will
Houston Baptist Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Houston Baptist University has promoted Taylor Stahly to assistant women’s basketball coach and former Husky Kennedy Collins has been named graduate manager of operations, head coach Donna Finnie announced Tuesday. Stahly spent last season as the Huskies’ graduate student manager and will now move into her full-time role with the program. “Promoting Taylor was a no-brainer for
OFFICIAL: Gottlieb added to Grand Canyon WBB staff
Following up on a story that WHoopDirt.com first reported back on October 17th (Grand Canyon Dirt). The hiring of Gregg Gottlieb to Molly Miller’s staff at Grand Canyon has now been made official. Here is the release from GCU: Grand Canyon women’s basketball added college coaching veteran and former Oregon State men’s basketball assistant Gregg
Monroe College Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Monroe College Express women’s basketball head coach Jeremy Thompson has announced the program’s coaching staff for the upcoming 2020-21 season. Coach Thompson announced the addition of three new coaches to the women’s basketball program’s staff. Taylor Iorfino will be the assistant coach for the varsity women’s basketball team during this coming season. Robert Dunn will
Beckmann hired as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Independence CC
Jim Turgeon has hired Rob Beckmann as his Assistant Coach at Independence Community College. The Indy Pirates, famously known as #DreamU from the Netflix show Last Chance U, landed a huge hire with Turgeon being named Head Coach in late August. Previously, Turgeon had been the Head Coach at the University of Denver (NCAA D1)