Long-time Bellevue University (NE) head women’s basketball coach Dave Denly is out, and has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach James Benford. No official announcement yet by the school, but Denly has been removed from the website, and Benford is now listed as the interim. Denly became the first-ever women’s basketball coach
JUCO DIRT: Dawson CC Women’s Basketball Coach resigns
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dawson Community College (MT) head women’s basketball coach Mark Weber has resigned. Weber took over the DCC program back in 2023 after a stint as an assistant coach at Angelina College (TX). During his time as the Lady Bucs head coach, Weber put together am 18-45 record,
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Hunt set to be named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Clinton College (SC)
I can confirm that NCCAA Clinton College (SC) will hire Marcus Hunt Jr. as their new women’s basketball head coach. Clinton College has announced the hiring of Marcus Hunt Jr. as the new head coach of its women’s basketball program. Hunt comes to Clinton after spending the past three seasons as an assistant coach at
NAIA DIRT: Harris-Stowe State opens
It appears that Morra Gill McDaniel is no longer the women’s head basketball coach at NAIA Harris Stowe State University. No official announcement has been made, but when WHoopDirt.com reached out to Gill McDaniel, the following auto-response was received: Thank you for your email. Coach Morra Gill is no longer with Harris-Stowe State University. Should
D3 DIRT: Pettway set to take over as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lesley University
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Marcel Pettway will take over as the women’s basketball head coach at D3 Lesley University (MA). Pettway most recently served as the assistant men’s basketball coach at recruiting coordinator at D2 St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY). He played collegiately at D1 Bryant University, and D2 Angelo State.
NAIA DIRT: University of the Southwest Women’s Basketball Head Coach to also lead Men’s Program
The University of the Southwest’s head women’s basketball coach Steven Barker will take on double duty next season, also stepping in as the head coach of the Mustangs men’s basketball team. Barker, who took over the women’s team last season, will replace James Voight, who had been the men’s coach since 2021. Prior to his
D3 DIRT: Kane to be named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Thomas College (ME)
I can confirm that D3 Thomas College (ME) will name Gavin Kane as their new head women’s basketball coach. He will replace Jason Coleman who resigned earlier this spring. Kane joined the Thomas staff prior to last season as the head women’s club basketball coach and associate head coach on the varsity team. Before coming
Newell named Women’s Basketball Coach at Oakland
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