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
Maryland’s Frese wins #500
Brenda Frese won her 500th game as a head coach at Maryland, to become the winningest coach in program history, as Terps routed Nebraska, 95-73, at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday night. Frese, who is in her 19th season at the helm of the Terrapins has a 500-130 record at Maryland as she surpassed Hall of Fame
McFerrin announces retirement at Memphis
Melissa McFerrin, who is in her 13th season as Memphis women’s basketball head coach, has retired effective immediately, director of athletics Laird Veatch announced Sunday. McFerrin won the third-most games in Memphis history with a record of 193-199, including 243-269 in her 17-year career as a head coach. The Tigers made four-straight tournament appearances from 2010-13.
William & Mary Women’s Basketball Opts Out for Remainder of 2020-21 Season
The William & Mary women’s basketball program has opted out and will not participate in the remainder of the 2020-21 season due to concerns over student-athlete health and well-being. “This season presented extraordinary challenges – and I couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and sacrifices by these student-athletes and the resiliency they displayed,” head coach
Hartford Women’s Basketball Cancels Remainder of 2020-21 Season
Head coach Morgan Valley met with the Hartford women’s basketball team on Wednesday, and they jointly arrived at the difficult decision to not play the remainder of the 2020-21 season. The women’s basketball program worked hard to make the most of this season in the midst of a pandemic. The Hawks are the third women’s basketball program in the
REPORT: NAIA Rocky Mountain places head coach on leave
According to a report by 406mtsports.com, NAIA Rocky Mountain College (MT) has placed women’s basketball head coach Wes Keller on administrative leave. According to the report, “Keller was placed on leave by Rocky’s administration after some players objected to what they perceive is an abrasive coaching style by Keller.” The report also said that, “a
Week 11: 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 11 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