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 2019-20 college
Mims to leave women’s basketball post at Mount Mercy College at season’s end
Mount Mercy Head Women’s Basketball Coach Micha Mims ’12 has decided to step down at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season to pursue other professional opportunities, Athletic Director Paul Gavin announced today. The search for a new head coach will begin immediately. The Mustangs compiled a 25-67 record during her first three seasons and are
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 2019-20 college
Largest Gift Ever to Women’s Athletics at Vermont Endows Basketball Head Coaching Position
Betty ’93 and Paul Mayer of Shelburne, Vermont have made an extraordinary gift in support of women’s basketball at the University of Vermont (UVM), Director of Athletics Jeff Schulman announced this afternoon before the team tipped-off against the University at Albany. The gift is the largest ever made exclusively to a UVM women’s athletics program
UConn Assistant Jasmine Lister takes Leave of Absence
UConn assistant women’s basketball coach Jasmine Lister has taken a leave of absence from her duties with the team for personal reasons. In her absence, Jamelle Elliott, who served as an assistant coach on Geno Auriemma’s staff from 1998-2009, will provide support for the team as an assistant coach. Lister, who was a graduate assistant for the
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 2019-20 college
HOT: Dupuy resigns at Northwestern State; Swinson named interim head coach
Northwestern State head women’s basketball coach Jordan Dupuy has submitted his resignation and will be placed on leave for the remainder of his contract, which expires on April 30. A mutual decision was reached between Dupuy and the NSU administration to move in another direction that would be in the best interest of the program.
Baumgartner promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Doane University
Doane University women’s basketball interim head coach Ryan Baumgartner has been promoted to Head Coach, Director of Athletics Matt Franzen announced on Friday. Baumgartner has been leading the Tigers since late November. He becomes the sixth head coach in the 48-year history of the program. “Ryan has come into a difficult situation, taking over an
Interim tag removed; Swanson promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Plymouth State
Four months after being named the interim head coach of the Plymouth State University women’s basketball team, Leah Swanson has been promoted. PSU Director of Athletics Kim Bownes announced on Friday that Swanson will become the new head coach effective immediately. Swanson was tabbed as the interim head coach following the resignation of Allison Flynn,
Silver promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Women’s Basketball Operations at San Diego State
Jon Silver has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Women’s Basketball Operations San Diego State head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson announced. Silver is in his fourth year with the program and in his 13th season overall working in Division I women’s basketball. He is involved with all facets of the program including scheduling, team travel,