Laura Pruitt is no longer the Athletic Director and Women’s Basketball Coach at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Head Men’s Basketball Brian Nigro is also no longer employed by the college. Mount Saint Vincent officials have confirmed that an official statement on the situation will be released later today. More on this as we
DII DIRT: Juan Dixon to be Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UDC
According to a Baltimore Sun report, former Maryland standout Juan Dixon will be named as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of District Columbia. He will replace DeWayne who became head women’s basketball coach at Coppin State this past spring. Dixon, a first round draft pick by the Washington Wizards in 2002, had
HOT: Nadine Domond Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Grambling State
According to a report by HBCU Sports, Grambling State head women’s basketball coach Nadine Domond has resigned. In an email sent to HBCU Sports by Grambling State Interim AD Obadiah Simmons, he stated: “Officially, I can confirm that Coach Damond has submitted her letter of resignation to the President dated for June 17, 2016,” Simmons
DIII DIRT: Stailey out as Head Coach at Newbury College
WHoopDirt.com can confirm that Nate Stailey is no longer the head coach at DIII Newbury College. Over the past three seasons, Stailey had posted a 23-55 record, while improving the team’s win total in each season. Before becoming the Nighthawks head coach, Stailey compiled an 80-35 record as the head women’s basketball coach at UConn-Avery
Rhode Island Dirt…
WHoopDirt.com has learned that the University of Rhode Island will name Stephanie Tobey as an assistant women’s basketball coach. She has spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Boston University. Tobey has previously worked at URI (2011-13) under former head coach Cathy Inglese, and also been an assistant at Fordham, Bryant, and
DII DIRT: Cheryl Miller expected to be named head coach at Cal State Los Angeles
According to multiple sources, Cheryl Miller will be named as the next head women’s basketball coach at Cal State Los Angeles. The former standout at USC had spent the past two seasons as the women’s basketball coach at NAIA Langston University (OK) where she compiled a 49-12 record. Miller has also been the head coach
Northern Illinois Dirt…
WhoopDirt.com can confirm that Adam Tandez has been hired as an assistant women’s basketball coach at Northern Illinois. He been an assistant coach at DII Truman State University since 2013. Prior to that, he had been an assistant coach at Ashford University (IA). The official announcement from Northern Illinois is expected this week.
DIII DIRT: Veilluex out at Colby College
I have heard from a great source that Julie Veilluex has resigned as the head women’s basketball coach at DIII Colby College (ME) in order to enter the private sector. She had been the head coach at Colby for the past five seasons and has also been an assistant at Navy and Bowdoin (ME). The
REPORT: Melanie Balcomb out as Women’s Basketball Coach at Vanderbilt
According to a report by the Tennesean, Melanie Balcomb will not return as the head women’s basketball coach at Vanderbilt. Balcomb has compiled a 310-149 during her 14-seasons at Vandy but has averaged just 17-wins over the last three years, while going 5-11 in the SEC for two straight campaigns. Also, this was the first
DIII DIRT: Bethany (WVa.) Search Update…
I have heard from a great source that the search for a new Women’s Basketball Coach at DIII Bethany College is nearing and end. It sounds like four or five coaches were interviewed on campus. I have heard that the leader is FDU assistant coach Brian Sansom. He joined the FDU staff last season after