The Dallas Wings announced the hiring of Camille Smith as an assistant coach. Smith becomes one of the first two additions to the staff of recently announced Head Coach Chris Koclanes, joining Nola Henry. Smith and Henry both served as assistant coaches for the Los Angeles Sparks during the 2024 season under then-Head Coach Curt
Simpson named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Dakota College at Bottineau
Dakota College at Bottineau Athletic Director Carolyn Rygg announced Thursday that Nate Simpson has been selected to be the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Simpson currently serves as the assistant girls’ basketball coach for Bottineau High School. Last season Simpson helped guide the Stars to a Region 3 Championship and their first trip to the
WEEK 9: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Fastbreak PlayBook
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, WHoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following women’s college basketball coaches have been honored with the Week 9 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
Millsaps promotes WBB Coach LeBlanc to Director of Athletics
Millsaps College has announced the appointment of Justin LeBlanc as its new athletic director. LeBlanc, who most recently served as associate athletic director and head women’s basketball coach at Millsaps, assumed his new role on January 1, 2025. “Justin embodies the values and spirit of Millsaps,” said Frank Neville, president of Millsaps College. “His demonstrated success as
USC Assistant Koclanes takes over as Head Coach of WNBA’s Dallas Wings
The Dallas Wings have named Chris Koclanes as the franchise’s next head coach. Koclanes is a highly regarded defensive-minded tactician with proven success in player development. He has more than a decade of experience as an assistant coach in the WNBA and Division I women’s basketball. A formal press conference to welcome Koclanes is scheduled
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Moore named Head Basketball Coach at Columbia College (MO)
The Columbia College athletic department has announced the promotion of Matt Moore to the position of Head Coach of women’s basketball; Moore was named as interim coach on May 22, 2024. “In our best start since the 2015 season, we can’t help but be thrilled at what Coach Moore has been able to accomplish with this talented
St. Joe’s Women’s Basketball Adds Turner to Staff as Director of External Relations
Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball head coach Cindy Griffin announced the addition of Miles Turner to the staff, joining as the Director of Operations. Turner, a 2016 graduate of Saint Joseph’s University, returned to Hawk Hill to lead external relations for the women’s basketball program. In this role, he oversees initiatives to generate resources through name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities,
WEEK 6: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Fastbreak PlayBook
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, WHoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following women’s college basketball coaches have been honored with the Week 6 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
UNCW Women’s Basketball adds Seidel as Special Assistant to the Head Coach
UNCW Women’s Basketball Head Coach Nicole Woods has added Jake Seidel to the coaching staff as a Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Seidel comes to UNCW after spending one year with the Lady Colonials at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pa. At Robert Morris, Seidel was an assistant coach with his primary duties including breakdown
Northern Colorado’s Mattio receives 3-yr contract extension
The University of Northern Colorado Board of Trustees has approved a 3-year extension for head coach Kristen Mattio‘s employment agreement. This extension keeps Mattio under contract through the 2028-29 season. “We are really proud of how Coach Mattio has continued to develop our women’s basketball program since she arrived at UNC,” UNC Director of Athletics Darren Dunn