By: Grambling State Athletic Communications Grambling State University Athletics mourns the passing of Lady Tigers basketball staff member and longtime coach Michael Pittman. Pittman served at GSU during the 1994–95 season as a student assistant coach, practice player, and film exchange coordinator, while also assisting with individual skill development and post game responsibilities. He returned to the Grambling
D3 DIRT: Thurman out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Rhodes
Judi Thurman is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at D3 Rhodes College. There has not been an official announcement, but according to the Lynx website, assistant coach Matt Dean has been elevated to interim head coach. Thurman took over the Rhodes program back in 2023 after spending four seasons as an assist coach for
South Carolina’s Dawn Staley captures 500th career win
Dawn Staley hit another major milestone on February 14, as she recorded her 500th win at University of South Carolina with a 79-72 victory over Louisiana State University in an SEC showdown. The win also marked Staley’s 18th straight victory over LSU – a streak that spans 14 years. Now in her 18th season leading
D2 NEWS: Midwestern State Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Coach resign
Midwestern State Athletics announced Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Brenita Jackson, has resigned effective immediately to pursue other endeavors. Her husband, Kevin Jackson, who served as assistant coach, will also depart the program. Jackson coached over two and a half seasons for the Mustangs, holding a record of 25-51, along with a conference record of 20-38.
WEEK 12: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, WHoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following women’s college basketball coaches have been honored with the Week 12 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2025-26
St. Thomas Women’s Basketball Coach Ruth Sinn announces retirement following 2025-26 season
A mainstay of University of St. Thomas women’s basketball for more than two decades, head coach Ruth Sinn announced she will retire following the 2025-26 season. Sinn, who has spent 25 years with the program as both a player and coach, will be honored and celebrated during the team’s final regular-season home game on February 25, 2026.
Six former Pitt WBB players allege Title IX violations in lawsuits against program and Head Coach Tory Verdi
Six former women’s basketball players from the University of Pittsburgh have filed individual civil lawsuits against the university and head coach Tory Verdi, alleging Title IX violations and a pattern of emotional, psychological, and physical abuse. The lawsuits were filed Feb. 6 in U.S. District Court for Western Pennsylvania and are represented by the same
Clemson’s Poppie signs extension through 2030-31 season
Clemson women’s basketball Head Coach Shawn Poppie has signed a contract extension through the 2030-31 season, announced by Athletic Director Graham Neff. The Board of Trustees compensation committee approved the action on Friday morning. “The profile and competitive success of the women’s basketball program under Coach Poppie’s direction continues to rise,” said Director of Athletics
WBCA announces coaches selected to participate in 2026 Next Generation Institute
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced the class of participants in the 2026 WBCA Next Generation Institute — a high-level education program for experienced assistant coaches who aspire to become collegiate head coaches. Now in its fourth year, the curriculum of the WBCA Next Generation Institute focuses on the CEO attributes needed to lead a program
WEEK 11: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, WHoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following women’s college basketball coaches have been honored with the Week 11 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2025-26