UMass Lowell Athletics announced the departure of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Denise King on Wednesday after four seasons leading the River Hawks. King guided the team to three America East Playoff appearances and coached seven All-Conference selections. She spent three seasons as an assistant coach before being named the program’s ninth head coach. “I want to thank
Evangel’s Middleton announces retirement
Evangel University head women’s basketball coach Jim Middleton announced his retirement after more than 35 years on the sidelines and the past two seasons leading the Valor. The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee led the Evangel women’s program the last two seasons into a new conference. He added to his win total by going
Parker resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA Southwestern College
Southwestern College announced head women’s basketball coach Chardonnae Parker has resigned. “I want to thank Coach Parker for her dedication to our women’s basketball program and the college,” said Matt O’Brien, Southwestern College athletic director. “We appreciate Coach Parker’s contributions and wish her the best in her future endeavors.” Parker spent two seasons at the helm of the
Central Oklahoma announces coaching change in Women’s Basketball program
The University of Central Oklahoma athletics department announced Wednesday a change in leadership with the women’s basketball program, parting ways with head women’s coach Emma Andrews after three seasons. Central Oklahoma went 27-57 in three seasons under Andrews’ leadership, making a postseason appearance in 2023 before missing the conference tournament in each of the last two seasons. “I want to
Owsley out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at D2 South Dakota Mines
South Dakota Mines Athletics has announced a leadership change for its men’s and women’s basketball programs. The university will immediately begin a national search for new head coaches. “We deeply appreciate the dedication and impact that Eric Glenn and Jeri Owsley have had on our student-athletes and basketball programs,” said David Crum, Director of Athletics at South Dakota Mines. “Both
Miller resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at USC Aiken
Mark Miller has resigned his position as the head women’s basketball coach at USC Aiken. Miller led the program for nine seasons, earning an NCAA Tournament bid in 2023. His career in higher education as a coach spans over 40 years. “I would like to thank Coach Miller for his work at USC Aiken,” Director of
Mizzou Women’s Basketball Head Coach Robin Pingeton to Step Away Following 2024-25 Season
University of Missouri women’s basketball head coach Robin Pingeton has informed the Mizzou Athletics administration that she will step away from the program at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Pingeton, currently in her 15th season leading the Tigers, has compiled a 249-216 record at Mizzou, guiding the program to 10 postseason tournament appearances, including four trips to the NCAA
WEEK 16: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Fastbreak PlayBook
tory: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, WHoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following women’s college basketball coaches have been honored with the Week 16 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by FastBreak PlayBook. These coaches are now eligible for the prestigious WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, presented by FastBreak PlayBook, which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2024-25 college
Joye Lee-McNelis announces retirement at Southern Miss
Southern Miss women’s basketball head coach Joye Lee-McNelis today announced that she will retire as the program’s head coach at the end of the 2024-25 season. The leader of the Lady Eagles for the last 21 seasons, McNelis, 62, is an institution in the game of women’s basketball. She has spent the last 34 seasons as a
McCombs steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at George Washington
Caroline McCombs has stepped down as head coach of GW women’s basketball, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced today. Assistant Coach Doug Novak will serve as interim head coach for the duration of this season. “We thank Caroline for her leadership over the past four seasons,” said Lipitz. “She invested in her student-athletes and represented the program and university with