Virginia Tech President Dr. Timothy D. Sands, Director of Athletics Whit Babcock and the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors announced Monday that Kenny Brooks has formally accepted an offer to become Virginia Tech’s head women’s coach. Brooks will be officially introduced at an 11 a.m. press conference on Wednesday. “Today is an exciting day for our women’s
BREAKING: Lori Gear McBride Relieved of Duties as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Vermont
Lori Gear McBride has been relieved of her duties as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Vermont after six seasons leading the program with an overall record of 46-134. Assistant coach Courtnay Pilypaitis will serve as interim head coach. “I want to thank Dr. Corran for affording me the opportunity to be the women’s basketball
Colorado Search Update…
The search to replace Linda Lappe as the head women’s basketball coach at Colorado is winding down. I have heard that the group of finalists has been narrowed from four to two. It sounds like the final two are: Jamie White: Head Women’s Basketball Coach – Fresno State JR Payne: Head Women’s Basketball Coach – Santa Clara
Virginia Tech Search Update…
The search to replace recently fired Dennis Wolff is underway at Virginia Tech. Obviously it’s in the early stages, but I have heard from great sources that three candidates have emerged: Katie Abrahamson-Henderson – Head Women’s Basketball Coach – Albany Kenny Brooks: Head Women’s Basketball Coach – James Madison Quentin Hillsman – Head Women’s Basketball
Vote of Confidence for Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Matt Bollant
Illinois AD Josh Whitman sent the following letter announcing his support for women’s basketball coach Matt Bollant and his coaching staff:
Head Coach Dawn Brown to Appeal Termination by Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M Head Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Brown was terminated from her position earlier today. She has released the following statement: Today, my athletic director, Mr. Ashley Robinson, notified me that my employment as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Prairie View A&M University has been terminated for cause, effective immediately. This decision was based
BREAKING: Ronda Hubbard Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Missouri Southern
Missouri Southern director of athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced he has accepted the resignation of women’s basketball coach Ronda Hubbard effective immediately. Associate Head Coach Ronnie Ressel has been named the Interim Head Coach for the 2016-17 season as part of this announcement. “I want to thank coach Hubbard for her dedication to the program at Missouri Southern for the past
HOT: Buck Scheel Named Head Coach at Northwest Missouri State
Northwest Missouri State University Director of Athletics Mel Tjeerdsma has announced that Buck Scheel has been named head coach of the Bearcat women’s basketball team. The announcement comes after a nationwide search that included over 100 applicants. A formal press conference to introduce Scheel will be held on Tuesday, March 29, at 11:30 a.m. in the Tower View dining
BREAKING: Virginia Tech Fires Women’s Basketball Coach Dennis Wolff
Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced Tuesday that Dennis Wolff has been relieved of his coaching duties as head women’s basketball coach. In making the announcement, Babcock indicated a national search for Wolff’s replacement will begin immediately. “I want to thank Coach Wolff for his perseverance and hard work for our university and our basketball program over
BREAKING: Sanchez Relieved of Duties as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at New Mexico
Vice President of Athletics Paul Krebs has announced that women’s basketball coach Yvonne Sanchez has been relieved of her duties, effective immediately. “This decision was made after a lot of careful consideration and a variety of factors. We appreciate what Yvonne has brought to our basketball program over her time at New Mexico,” said Krebs. “I believe with our