Coker College vice president of athletics and athletic facilities Dr. Lynn Griffin announced today that Shannon Johnson has been named the new head women’s basketball coach for the Cobras. “We are excited to have Shannon return to Hartsville to lead the women’s basketball program,” said Griffin. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, as
Former Badger Anya Covington Named Assistant at Wisconsin
Former Badger standout Anya Covington has joined the Wisconsin women’s basketball staff, head coach Bobbie Kelsey announced. She replaces Alysiah Bond, who was named the director of women’s basketball operations at Michigan State last week. “It is a privilege to welcome Anya back to our program as an assistant coach,” Kelsey said. “We could not
Holy Cross Adds Kara Powell to Staff
Holy Cross head women’s basketball coach Bill Gibbons and director of athletics Nathan Pine have announced the hiring of Kara Powell as an assistant coach. Her primary responsibilities will include player development of the guards, as well as scouting and recruiting. “Kara has a terrific basketball pedigree and tremendous knowledge of and passion for our
Brett Vana Named Head Coach at Northwest Oklahoma State
Northwestern Oklahoma State and Director of Athletics Andy Carter have selected its next women’s basketball coach in Brett Vana, a former assistant coach at Weber State University. “Brett quickly became someone who we had a lot of interest in and he did a very good job during his visit to campus,” said Andy Carter, Director
Dominique Duck Added to Chowan Staff
The Chowan University athletic department along with Associate Athletic Director/Head Women’s Basketball Coach Patrick Mashuda announced the addition of Dominique Duck to the women’s basketball coaching staff. Duck enters her first season with the Hawks and serves as the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. Mashuda noted, “We are blessed to find such a quality person with a true passion for
Buffalo State Names Kevin Clifford Head Coach
Buffalo State has named Kevin Clifford, formerly of Mount St. Vincent, the eighth head coach in the history of its women’s basketball program. Clifford most recently served as the head coach at Mount St. Vincent in Riverdale, N.Y. for the past three seasons where he led a dramatic turnaround that culminated in the program’s first-ever
Augsburg Head Coach Bill McKee Passes Away
Bill McKee, who spent the past four seasons as Augsburg College’s women’s basketball head coach during a lifetime of coaching the sport, passed away on Thursday morning, Aug. 27, 2015, after a battle with kidney cancer. He was 62 years old. Hired at Augsburg in 2011, McKee led a turnaround of fortune for the Auggie
Trevor Woodruff Named Head Coach at Scranton
A new era has begun in the storied history of The University of Scranton women’s basketball program. Dave Martin, director of athletics, announced on Thursday that Trevor Woodruff has been named head coach of the Lady Royals, making him the sixth head coach in the program’s 42-year history. Woodruff comes to The University of Scranton
Illinois State Great Joins Redbird’s Staff
Redbird legend Cathy Boswell has joined the Illinois State women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, as announced by head coach Barb Smith. “It is an honor for me to announce that Cathy Boswell will be joining our coaching staff,” Smith said. “As one of the most-decorated student-athletes in the history of Illinois State and
Valpo Adds Llorens as DBO
Valpo women’s basketball head coach Tracey Dorow announced today that Rebekah Llorens has joined the Crusader staff as director of basketball operations. Llorens comes to Valpo after concluding her collegiate career at Hope College in 2015, where she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in history. A four-year letterwinner and two-year starter, she