Kirkwood Community College has announced the hiring of Nate Oakland as the next head coach of its women’s basketball program, bringing a highly accomplished and experienced leader to one of the premier programs in junior college athletics. Oakland, a 21-year collegiate coaching veteran, joins Kirkwood after completing his fourth season on the staff at the University
Wright resigns as WBB Head Coach at Long Beach State; joins Alabama Coaching Staff
Alabama women’s basketball head coach Pauline Love announced the addition of former Long Beach State head coach Amy Wright to her staff on Thursday. Wright will serve as Love’s associate head coach for the Crimson Tide following a three-year stint with the Beach. “Amy is one of the most respected recruiters and player developers in our game,”
D2 NEWS: Eric Jackson, Jr. receives 3-yr contract extension at Edward Waters
Edward Waters University has solidified the future of its rapidly rising women’s basketball program, announcing a three-year contract extension for head coach Eric Jackson, Jr. following a historic 2025–26 campaign. Jackson, who quickly transformed the Lady Tigers into a powerhouse within the SIAC, guided Edward Waters to a remarkable season that included a SIAC Regular Season Championship. The Lady
D3 NEWS: McNamara elevated to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Conn College
Connecticut College has promoted Wade McNamara to head coach of the women’s basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics Mo White on Thursday. McNamara served as assistant coach for the Camels in 2025-26. He assumed head coaching duties late in the season and led Conn to several key victories and its first NESCAC Championship berth since 2022. Conn
D2 NEWS: Nova Southeastern hires White as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Isaac White, assistant women’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at University of Findlay in Ohio, has been named head coach for women’s basketball at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), beginning May 1. White has been assistant women’s basketball coach at Findlay since 2023 where he led the development of offensive strategies and skill-building initiatives for the
Bell elevated to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UNLV
UNLV women’s basketball head coach Lindy La Rocque announced the promotion of Mia Bell to associate head coach. “Mia Bell is Lady Rebels basketball! She has spent over 17 years serving this program and university with everything that she has to give,” said La Rocque. “She is the most deserving person to be named Associate Head Coach, it is truly my
D3 NEWS: Filiault named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Stevenson
Stevenson Director of Athletics Jordan Hoover announced the hiring of Casey Filiault as the third Head Women’s Basketball Coach in Mustang Athletics history on Thursday. Filiault will begin leading the program in the coming week. “We are thrilled to welcome Casey Filiault to the Stevenson Athletics family,” said Hoover. “Casey’s infectious energy, passion for student-athlete development, and
Banks named Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Boston College
Story Courtesy BC Athletic Communications Boston College women’s basketball head coach Kate Popovec-Goss has added Carrie Banks to her staff as associate head coach, bringing in a veteran with experience across multiple programs. “I am incredibly grateful to join the Boston College women’s basketball staff and be reunited with Kate, someone I’ve known for over
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Kruger Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Black Hills State
Black Hills State Athletic Director Mark Nore announced Tuesday afternoon that BHSU would be removing the interim tag and retaining Kelly Kruger as head women’s basketball coach. Kruger, who was named interim head coach in August of last year, came to BHSU after 34 years of head coaching experience spending time at Northwestern College (1981-87), Southwest Minnesota
Denver adds Jasmine Gill as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
The University of Denver women’s basketball program has named former IMG Academy head girls basketball coach Jasmine Gill an assistant coach, DU head coach Erik Johnson announced on Wednesday. Gill led the IMG Academy Girls Regional program to a 22-4 mark in the 2025 season. The Greensboro, North Carolina, native focused on a disciplined and high-accountability team culture to prepare