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
Rae Drake Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Bay College
Rae Drake has resigned as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Bay College effective immediately. Drake has accepted an assistant coaching position with the Michigan Tech Men’s Basketball Team for the upcoming season. Drake led the Norse to a winning record in their first ever season, finishing with a 14-11 mark. After starting off the
Alaina Woo joins Pomona-Pitzer Women’s Basketball staff as Assistant Coach
Former Pomona-Pitzer Women’s Basketball player Alaina Woo has joined the program as an assistant coach for the 2018-2019 season as announced by Head Coach Jill Pace. Woo returns to Pomona-Pitzer following a year long stint at Tufts University where she assisted the Jumbos to a 26-5 record, including appearances in the NCAA Elite 8 and
Kassy Ayanbeku Named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Massasoit CC
Massasoit Community College recently named Kisandra “Kassy” Ayanbeku assistant coach for the women’s basketball program. Ayanbeku comes to Brockton after serving the last five years as an assistant coach at Roxbury Community College under now Warrior head coach Mark Leszczyk. “I am very excited to start this new chapter at Massasoit and I didn’t think
Messiah Reames added to Hofstra Women’s Basketball staff
Hofstra Women’s Basketball Head Coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey has added Messiah Reames to her staff as an assistant coach. “I am very excited to have Messiah join our staff,” said Kilburn-Steveskey. “He brings extensive knowledge and passion for the game, and will be an excellent asset for this program and our student-athletes.” Reames spent the 2017-18