Oakland Athletics has announced the hiring of Keisha Newell as the new head coach of the Oakland Women’s Basketball program. “Keisha’s successful record as a head coach, her approach to building successful teams, and her emphasis on helping student-athletes develop athletically and personally impressed me throughout the search,” said Oakland Director of Athletics Steve Waterfield. “I
D1 DIRT: Dow out as Women’s Basketball Coach at Incarnate Word
University of Incarnate Word head women’s basketball coach Jeff Dow posted on social media that he has been informed that his contract is not being renewed. Dow’s team went 18-13 this past season (12-8 SLC). The veteran head coach who has 350 wins in his 22-year career, finishes his tenure at UIW with a 85-79
D2 DIRT: Crocitto no longer Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D2 St. Leo
Anthony Crocitto is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at D2 St. Leo University (FL). Crocitto had spent the past nine seasons as the Lions head coach, where he went 104-130 (.444). This season, his squad went 11-17 (6-14 SSC). In addition to his time at St. Leo, Crocitto has also served as the
D1 DIRT: Merritt out as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Gardner-Webb
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Gardner-Webb has not yet issued an official press release, but Scott Merritt is no longer listed as the head coach of the Bulldogs women’s basketball team. Assistant coach Katie Nelson appears to have stepped into the role on an interim basis. Merritt was in his second season leading the program after
D2 DIRT: Parson no longer Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Central State
Cathy Parson is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at D2 Central State University (OH). Parson, a veteran head coach, was hired at CSU back in 2020. During her time at the helm of the Marauders, she compiled a 30-49 (.380) record, which includes a 13-15 (9-10 SIAC) mark this past season. In addition
REPORT: Clemson set to hire Chattanooga’s Poppie as WBB Head Coach
According to a report from Matt Connolly, Clemson will hire Shawn Poppie as their new women’s basketball head coach. He will replace Amanda Butler who “parted ways” with Clemson back on March 12th. Poppie has had a big-time run during his two seasons at Chattanooga, going 48-18 (.727) and capturing back-to-back SoCon tournament championships. Prior
D2 DIRT: Tincher no longer WBB Head Coach at Newberry College
Joanna Tincher is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at D2 Newberry College. Tincher had spent the past six seasons as the head coach at Newberry, where she went 70-90 (.438), and was an assistant with the program for five years before that. Prior to her time with the Wolves, Tincher was the head
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Regent U Women’s Basketball job opens
I can confirm that Brian Wilson has resigned as the women’s basketball head coach at Regent University (VA). Regent is currently an NCCAA member school and will begin their NCAA Division III exploratory year next fall (2024-25). Wilson had been the head coach at RU since 2021 and had been a high school coach in Virginia
NAIA DIRT: Midland U (NE) opens
I can confirm that Shawn Gilbert is no longer the Women’s Basketball head coach at NAIA Midland University (NE). Gilbert had been the Warriors head coach since 2013. He put together a 119-175 record during his tenure, including a 7-21 (4-18 GPAC) record this past season. Prior to his time at Midland, Gilbert served as
REPORT: Clemson parting ways with Head Women’s Basketball Coach Amanda Butler
According to a report from TigerNet, Clemson will part ways with head women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler. Butler had spent the past six seasons as the Tigers head coach, compiling an 81-106 overall record and a 32-73 in ACC play. This past season, Clemson went 12-19 (5-13 ACC). Clemson won 20 games in Butler’s first