Yesterday, WHoopDirt.com posted four names as potential candidates to replace Joi Williams as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Central Florida (UCF Search Update). I can now confirm that Florida assistant coach Shimmy Gray-Miller is not a candidate for the position, and has not been involved here. The search does seem to
HOT: Tsipsis Resigns at GW; Expected to be Named Head Coach at Wisconsin
Jonathan Tsipis has resigned as coach of the George Washington women’s basketball team, and is expected to be named as the new head coach at Wisconsin. Tsipsis, who just completed his fourth season at GW, has compiled a 92-38 record including the past two A-10 regular season and conference championships. He would replace Bobbie Kelsey who was
BREAKING: JR Payne Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Colorado
Courtesy: David Plati, Associate AD/Sports Information Release: March 28, 2016 JR Payne, who led Santa Clara University to its first winning record since 2008, has been named the eighth head women’s basketball coach in University of Colorado history, athletic director Rick George announced Monday. She has signed a five-year contract and the hire will become official pending
UCF Search Update…
The search to replace Joi Williams as the head coach at Central Florida is making progress. Through great sources, I have heard four names involved with this one. They are: Yolett McPhee-McCuin: Head Women’s Basketball Coach – Jacksonville University Charlotte Smith – Head Women’s Basketball Coach – Elon University Shimmy Gray-Miller – Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach –
BREAKING: Kenny Brooks Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Virginia Tech
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