Florida International University has suspended its first-year women’s basketball coach, Marlin Chinn, in the wake of a player’s accusations that he has been making unwanted sexual advances toward her. The university issued a statement Tuesday afternoon which read: “FIU is conducting an investigation into allegations made against coach Marlin Chinn. Based on the allegations, the
BREAKING: Arizona to Part Ways with Women’s Basketball Coach Niya Butts
University of Arizona women’s basketball head coach Niya Butts and the women’s basketball staff will not return to the program after the completion of the 2015-16 season, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced on Tuesday. “I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed having Niya and her staff as part of our athletics department,” Byrne
Devan Carter Named Tusculum Women’s Basketball Head Coach
After doubling the victory total from a year ago, Devan Carter has been named the head women’s basketball coach at Tusculum College announced interim athletic director Doug Jones. Carter who was named the interim coach earlier this season, has led the Pioneers to a 12-12 overall record, including a 10-11 South Atlantic Conference worksheet entering Saturday’s regular-season
HOT: Jim Davis Announces Retirement at Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech women’s basketball coach Jim Davis announced Monday he is retiring from his position after four seasons at the helm of the Golden Eagle program and 49 years in the coaching ranks. “I am grateful to the administration of Tennessee Tech for giving me the opportunity to coach here, ” Davis said. “Bobbie (Jim’s
HOT: Wisconsin-La Crosse Head Women’s basketball Coach Lois Heeren Resigns
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse head women’s basketball coach Lois Heeren has announced she is stepping down as the Eagles’ coach after completing her 17th season in 2015-16. Heeren will continue to teach in UWL’s Exercise and Sport Science Department. “It has been a privilege working with outstanding student-athletes over the past 17 years on the women’s basketball team,” said Heeren.
OFFICIAL: Oties Epps Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Evansville
Following-up on a rumor that WHoopDirt.com posted earlier today… University of Evansville Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that he has accepted the resignation of head women’s basketball coach Oties Epps, effective immediately. “Oties has given all he had to try and ensure the success of his program, staff and the young women under
BREAKING: Evansville Head Coach Oties Epps to Resign
Multiple sources have now told WHoopDirt.com that Evansville head coach Oties Epps will resign effective immediately and assistant coach Matt Ruffing will coach the team for the remainder of the season. Evansville is currently 2-25 this season (1-15) giving Epps a record of 44-106 since he became the head coach in 2011. More on this story
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Pelletier Resigns at Albany College of Pharmacy
WHoopDirt.com can confirm that Andrew Pelletier has resigned as the head coach at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. His record over the past three seasons at ACPHS was 55-19. He won the HVIAC regular season championship in 2015 and 2016, and had qualified for three straight USCAA National Tournaments. He also won the 2016 HVIAC
NAIA DIRT: Ware Out as Head Coach at Michigan-Dearborn
WHoopDirt.com has learned that Dymetrius Ware is no longer the head coach at Michigan-Dearborn. He has apparently been released by the university following a strange season. After getting off to an 0-17 start, Ware was no longer seen on the sidelines, and the team was coached by one of the men’s assistant coaches for the
Tim Hays Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Colorado Christian
Tim Hays resigned as the Head Women’s Basketball coach at Colorado Christian University. Coach Hays had been a part of the CCU Athletic Department since 2008-2009 season, and was the reason for the success of the Women’s Basketball program here at CCU the last seven and a half years. In his time at Colorado Christian