Northwestern State women’s basketball coach Leasa Ailshie has been promoted to associate head coach, the program announced. Ailshie, now in her fifth season on the Demon staff, has over 13 years of experience in college basketball, including five as a head coach and three as athletic director and administrator. Her experience and unique skill set, that is different
WBCA announces coaches selected to participate in 2025 Next Generation Institute
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced today the class of participants in the 2025 WBCA Next Generation Institute — a high-level education program for experienced assistant coaches who aspire to become collegiate head coaches. Now in its third year, the Next Generation Institute curriculum focuses on the CEO attributes needed to lead a program and be
WEEK 5: 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 5 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
Oakland’s Tungate retires effective immediately
Oakland University Athletics has announced that head women’s basketball coach Jeff Tungate has retired effective immediately after leading the program for 12 seasons. Associate head coach Deanna Richard will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. During his tenure at Oakland, Tungate put together a 145-188 (.435) record, which includes a 3-6 mark
Utah adds Larsen as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Utah head women’s basketball coach Gavin Petersen announced the addition of Ryan Larsen, filling the vacant assistant coach position. “I’ve known Ryan [Larsen] for years and have always respected him and the job he has done coaching,” Petersen said. “His experience, professionalism, knowledge of the game, and his work ethic are some of the qualities that made
Hutson named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at San Diego State
San Diego State women’s basketball head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson has announced the hiring of Justin Hutson to her staff. Hutson, who has over 20 years of DI college coaching experience, will serve as the program’s assistant coach and scouting specialist. This is Hutson’s third stint on The Mesa. He was an assistant coach with the men’s program from 2006-11
WEEK 4: 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 4 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
Former Minnesota Gophers Head Coach Lindsay Whalen joins WNBA’s Lynx staff
The Minnesota Lynx have added former University of Minnesota Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lindsay Whalen as an assistant coach. The Lynx also hired former Washington Mystics head coach Eric Thibault as their associate head coach. Here’s the release from the team announcing the two moves: Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl
WEEK 3: 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 3 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
Auriemma becomes winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, earning his 1,217th victory as No. 2 UConn beat Fairleigh Dickinson 85-41 on Wednesday night. Auriemma broke a tie with retired Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer for the most victories all-time. Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski holds the men’s record with 1,202. Auriemma began his