University of Missouri Director of Athletics Laird Veatch announced Tuesday that Kellie Harper has been hired as the head coach of the Mizzou women’s basketball program. A proven winner with a deep-rooted history of success in high-major college basketball, Harper brings a championship pedigree at the sport’s highest level, including 16 postseason appearances in 20 seasons as a Division
Rotert steps down as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at NAIA Northwestern College
Northwestern College has announced that Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kristin Rotert has stepped down from her position. “I’m thankful for the commitment Kristin made to our historic women’s basketball program,” Vice President for Athletics Tony Hoops stated. “I wish her all the best in her career journey ahead.” Rotert became Northwestern’s eighth head coach in May 2021,
Hill resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at Ouachita Baptist
Ouachita Baptist University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kiley Hill has announced his resignation to pursue a career opportunity outside of collegiate athletics. Hill recently completed his first year as the head coach of the Tigers, which was his 31st season coaching women’s basketball at the collegiate level. He was a head coach for 23 of those 31
LeBlanc steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 Millsaps; Will focus on AD role in a full-time capacity
The Millsaps College Department of Athletics announced Justin LeBlanc will be stepping down as the head women’s basketball coach and will enter his role as Millsaps athletic director in a full-time capacity on Monday. LeBlanc assumed the title of athletic director on January 1, 2025. A national search for the next Millsaps women’s basketball head coach will
Montana State’s Binford inks new 4-yr contract
Montana State University has signed Ellen Kreighbaum Women’s Head Basketball Coach Tricia Binford to a new four-year contract, Director of Athletics Leon Costello announced. “For the past 20 years, Tricia Binford has been a transformational leader and mentor for our women’s basketball program,” Costello said. “We have reached new heights under her leadership and this year is a shining example of
Prairie View’s Pugh will not return as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced today that coach Sandy Pugh will not be returning to coach the Prairie View A&M women’s basketball team. Pugh has led the Panthers since May of 2018. “As I step into the next chapter of my life” said Pugh. “I am filled with gratitude for the incredible journey at Prairie View
Clipfell retires as WBB Head Coach at Western Michigan
After 13 seasons at the helm of the Western Michigan University women’s basketball program, head coach Shane Clipfell has announced his retirement from WMU. A dedicated leader and mentor, Clipfell leaves a lasting legacy as the program’s all-time winningest coach, amassing 184 victories with the Brown & Gold. Coach Clipfell, announced as the sixth head coach in
Lee announces retirement as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Mount Olive
Following 25 years of leadership at the University of Mount Olive, Wendy Lee announced her retirement as the head women’s basketball coach following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Lee led the program for a quarter century with the Trojans amassing 360 wins during her tenure, the most of any UMO women’s basketball coach in program history.
Donovan out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Alaska Fairbanks
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced a leadership change in its women’s basketball program, concluding the tenure of head coach Amy Donovan. A national search for the next head coach for the 2025-26 season will begin immediately. Statement from Alaska Nanooks Director of Athletics:“I want to sincerely thank Amy for her dedication and commitment since arriving
Karius agrees to contract extension at Green Bay
After clinching another Horizon League title and an NCAA Tournament berth earlier this week, Green Bay women’s basketball head coach Kayla Karius has agreed to a contract extension that will keep her in Green Bay through the 2030-31 season. In her first year at the helm of the program, Karius guided the Phoenix to its 25th overall Horizon