Joial Griffith, an assistant coach at Williams College (Mass.), has been selected to become the next women’s basketball coach at Whitworth University, according to director of athletics Tim Demant. Griffith takes over for long-time coach Helen Higgs, who resigned after 24 seasons as the winningest coach in Whitworth women’s basketball history. “Joial’s passion for the
Petersen Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Utah
University of Utah head coach Lynne Roberts announced today the promotion of Gavin Petersen to Associate Head Coach. “Gavin is a star in this profession and he plays such a significant role in our program,” Roberts said. “He is smart, hardworking, and a true professional. Stability among my staff is key and Gavin has been
Davied Elevated to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Pittsburg State
Pittsburg State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jim Johnson announced today (May 21) that Amanda Davied has been hired to become the Gorillas’ head women’s basketball coach. Davied, who has served the past 14 seasons as the assistant coach for her alma mater, replaces her former mentor, Lane Lord, who accepted the head coach position
UTRGV Athletics Tabs Lane Lord to Lead Women’s Basketball Program
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that Lane Lord, a five-time conference and three-time NCAA Regional Coach of the Year who spent the last 11 years as the head coach at Pittsburg State, is the new head coach of the UTRGV women’s basketball team. Lord will be introduced
Linda Cimino Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Francis Brooklyn
A new era in St. Francis Brooklyn women’s basketball history begins today on Remsen Street! Linda Cimino was named the 13th head women’s basketball coach in Terrier history by Director of Athletics Irma Garcia. A formal press-conference will be held in the Callahan Center at the College on Monday, May 21 at 12pm. A familiar
Simon Harris Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at NC State
NC State women’s basketball head coach Wes Moore announced Thursday the addition of Simon Harris to his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Harris joins the Wolfpack after spending the past four seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Dayton. Harris spent four very successful years as an assistant at Dayton, helping to
Boston University Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Entering her first season as Boston University women’s basketball head coach, Marisa Mosely has named a trio to her staff in Kate Barnosky, Darren Bennett and Mitchell Simmons. Barnosky and Bennett will serve as assistant coaches, while Simmons has been named the team’s director of operations. Barnosky spent the previous five seasons as an assistant coach
Kristi Cirone Resigns As Women’s Head Basketball Coach at Judson University
The Judson University athletic department has announced the resignation of six-year women’s basketball coach Kristi Cirone as she intends on pursuing other professional ventures. Cirone leaves Judson as the third-winningest coach in program history in both wins, 82, and winning percentage (.439). Cirone is leaving Judson in a very solid position as she finished the 2017-18 season with a personal
SEMO WBB Staff Update: Head Coach Patterson Inks Extension; Wilson Elevated to Associate Head Coach
Southeast Missouri State head coach Rekha Patterson agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season, Director of Athletics Brady Barke announced. SEMO also elevated Marc Wilson to the position of associate head coach. Southeast made the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament for the third-straight year under Patterson. The Redhawks finished the 2017-18 campaign at 14-17 overall
Kerri Nakamoto Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Fairbanks interim athletics director Kayne Gutierrez has named Kerri Nakamoto the head coach for the Alaska Nanooks women’s basketball program. Nakamoto becomes the 14th head coach in Alaska women’s basketball history, replacing 2017-18 interim head coach Brett Sawyer. Last season, the Great Northwest Athletic Conference featured six female head coaches among its