Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, WHoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following women’s college basketball coaches have been honored with the Week 11 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
South Carolina, Staley Ink Historic Contract Extension
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved today a contract extension for women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley that will go through the 2029-30 season and make her the highest paid college women’s basketball coach in the history of the sport. “Dawn Staley is a once-in-a-generation coach who has made a tremendous impact
Montana’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach taking “personal time off”
The University of Montana has released a very brief statement on the status of head women’s basketball coach Brian Holsinger: Brian Holsinger, head women’s basketball coach, is taking personal time off. In the interim, associate head coach Nate Harris will direct the program. No further comment was added by the university. Holsinger is in his
WBCA announces 2025 ‘So You Want To Be A Coach’ class
The WBCA has released the following regarding their 2025 ‘So You Want To Be A Coach’ class: The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association is pleased to announce the class for the 22nd “So You Want To Be A Coach” program. Each student-athlete will participate in the two-day workshop on April 3 and 4 during the WBCA
Miller added as Director of WBB Scouting and Analytics at Indiana
Indiana women’s basketball head coach Teri Moren has announced the addition of Paul Miller to her staff as a Director of Scouting and Analytics. Miller joins the Hoosiers after two seasons (2023 and 2024) as an assistant coach with the Indiana Fever. In his role, he worked primarily with Indiana’s post players and the team’s offense. The organization ranked
WEEK 10: 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 10 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
NAIA Paul Quinn College Head Coach Camille Smith named Assistant Coach with WNBA’s Dallas Wings
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