Virginia women’s basketball head coach Tina Thompson announced on Wednesday (July 18) the hiring of Karleen Thompson associate head coach. Thompson is a coaching veteran in the WNBA with the Houston Comets, Los Angeles Sparks and most recently with the Atlanta Dream. She has also served as an assistant coach at Clemson from 2010-13. “I
Ulland Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Jamestown
University of Jamestown head women’s basketball coach Greg Ulland has resigned, effective immediately, to become UJ’s Vice President of Enrollment Management, President Polly Peterson announced Tuesday. In today’s announcement, Dr. Peterson stated, “Greg is a person who demonstrates passion and commitment in everything he does. He has achieved tremendous success as a coach, recruiter, and member
Velaida Harris named Weber State Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Weber State University Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Velaida Harris as the new head coach of the Wildcat women’s basketball team. Harris is the sixth head coach in Weber State women’s basketball history. She brings more than 25 years of coaching experience to Weber State, including nine seasons coaching at the Division I
De Fazio Joins Wolverines as Director of Player Personnel for Women’s Basketball
University of Michigan women’s basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico announced the addition of Alice De Fazio as the director of player personnel on Tuesday (July 17). De Fazio will be heavily involved on the administrative side of the women’s basketball program, working with student-athletes and director of operations, Amy Mulligan. “I had the opportunity
Jones Takes Helm As SAU Head Women’s Basketball Coach
After two seasons as the men’s lead assistant, Montel Jones is the new head women’s basketball coach at Saint Augustine’s University, the athletic department announced. Jones takes over an up-and-coming Lady Falcons’ squad returning nine student-athletes including All-CIAA junior forward Kaaliya Williams (Richmond, Va.). Athletic Director George Williams believes Jones is the coach to turn
Syracuse extends contract of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Hillsman through 2024
Syracuse University and head women’s basketball coach Quentin Hillsman have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will keep Hillsman on the Orange sidelines through 2024. “I am very grateful for the confidence and commitment Chancellor Syverud and John Wildhack have entrusted in me and my staff to lead this program,” Hillsman said. “I am
King University Women’s Basketball Assistant Shelly Strang Resigns
King University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Josh Thompson announced the resignation of assistant coach Shelly Strang this week. Strang spent the last seven season as Thompson’s assistant for the Tornado women’s basketball program. Strang came with Thompson to King and was integral in the resurgence of the women’s basketball program. In their first year on
Kim Barnes Arico Signs Contract Extension Through 2022-23 Season at Michigan
University of Michigan Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel announced on Thursday (July 12) a contract extension for women’s basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico through the 2022-23 season. “Kim has worked tirelessly to grow our basketball program here at Michigan,” Manuel said. “Already our all-time winningest coach, she is a tremendous evaluator
Teelah Grimes Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Robert Morris
Robert Morris University women’s basketball head coach Charlie Buscaglia has announced the hiring of Teelah Grimes as an assistant coach. “My relationship with Teelah Grimes started all the way back in 2002, as it was early in my career as an assistant,” said Buscaglia. “She was my recruit that I signed, and I was very
Academy of Art University Women’s Basketball Adds Brian Green To Coaching Staff
Academy of Art University Athletics has officially announced Brian Green as its new assistant coach for women’s basketball. Green, a former professional basketball player whose 10-year career took him to the National Basketball Association and overseas, will work alongside head coach Camille Williams and assistant coach Krystle Evans. “We are truly thankful to welcome Brian