Thanks to great sources who got WHoopDirt.com out in front of this story yesterday. It has now been made official, Kent State University Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen announced that the university would not be renewing the contract of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Danielle O’Banion. “We appreciate everything Danny has done for the program over the past four
Women’s Baksetball Coach David Skolen’s Contract not Renewed at Daemen
Daemen College Director of Athletics Bridget Niland announced today that the contract of Head Women’s Basketball Coach David Skolen will not be renewed for the 2016-17 season, and the College will immediately begin a national search for its next head coach. “I first and foremost want to thank coach Skolen for his long history of
BREAKING: Kent State and Danielle O’Banion Part Ways
WHoopDirt.com can confirm that Danielle O’Banion is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at Kent State University. She informed her team of the change in a meeting earlier today, and the official announcement is expected shortly. O’Banion was hired as the head coach at Kent State back in 2012 after spending four seasons on
BREAKING: Marlin Chinn Relieved of Duties as Women’s Basketball Coach at FIU
Florida International University’s Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia announced today that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Marlin Chinn has been terminated for cause effective immediately. The decision comes after Mr. Chinn admitted to University officials that he knowingly violated NCAA bylaws regarding impermissible benefits provided to a student-athlete. The University’s Title IX investigation
BREAKING: UIndy Parts Ways With Women’s Basketball Head Coach Constantin Popa
University of Indianapolis Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Sue Willey announced Thursday the termination of employment of UIndy women’s basketball head coach Constanin Popa, effective March 31. The news came after the Greyhounds finished with a 10-20 (.333) record in 2015-16 and missed the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. “I want to
Tavitas Steps Down as Women’s Basketball Coach at Sul Ross State
Aaron Tavitas has announced he will be stepping down as head women’s basketball coach at Sul Ross State University effective at the end of the spring 2016 semester. Tavitas said he plans to spend more time with his wife and children who currently reside in El Paso. He recently completed his second season as women’s
BREAKING: Nicci Hays Fort Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Colgate
The Colgate University Department of Athletics announced Thursday that Nicci Hays Fort has resigned from her position as head women’s basketball coach. “We would like to thank Nicci for her five years of service as head coach,” said Colgate Vice President and Director of Athletics Victoria M. Chun ’91 MA’94. “We wish her well and
Goodenough earns contract extension through 2020 season at Abilene Christian
In more than 15 months as the director of athletics at Abilene Christian University, Lee De León has never had an easier decision than the one he made in regards to ACU women’s basketball head coach Julie Goodenough. On Wednesday, De León made official what he and Goodenough had been talking about behind the scenes
IPFW Will Not Renew Contract Of Head Coach Chris Paul
IPFW Director of Athletics Kelley Hartley Hutton has announced that the contract of women’s basketball head coach Chris Paul will not be renewed, ending Paul’s 16 seasons with the program, the last 10-plus as head coach. The Mastodons completed 2015-16 with a record of 7-23 overall, 3-13 in The Summit League. “We would like to
Larry Vickers Named Head Women’s Coach at Norfolk State
Norfolk State University Director of Athletics Marty L. Miller announced Wednesday that Larry Vickers has been appointed the Spartans’ new head women’s basketball coach. Vickers, who is in his eighth season as an assistant men’s basketball coach at NSU, has served in a dual role since Jan. 20, when he added to his duties the