Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced the hiring of Rekha Patterson as the head coach of the Southeast Missouri women’s basketball program during a press conference Wednesday morning. Patterson has spent the past two seasons (2013-15) as the associate head coach at Ball State. She previously worked on the staffs at Baylor (2009-13, 2002-04), Creighton
Air Force Names Gobrecht Head Coach
The Air Force Academy has named Chris Gobrecht head women’s basketball coach, according to an announcement today from Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton. Gobrecht comes to the Academy from Yale, where she served as head coach since 2005. A proven winner and program builder, Gobrecht has coached at programs in the Pac-12 and Atlantic Coast
Gebbia Signs Three-Year Contract Extension at American
American University women’s basketball head coach Megan Gebbia has agreed to a new contract with AU. The 2015 Patriot League Coach of the Year signed a three-year extension to remain with the Eagles through 2021. In just her second season at the helm of AU’s program, Gebbia guided the Eagles to their first PL Tournament
HOT: Johnson Extended at Boston College
Boston College Director of Athletics Brad Bates announced today that the University has extended the contract of head women’s basketball coach Erik Johnson through the 2018-19 season. "Erik Johnson is an outstanding leader who embodies the Boston College motto of ‘Ever to Excel’," Director of Athletics Brad Bates said. "Erik has built a sound foundation
BREAKING: Georgia hires Joni Crenshaw
Joni Crenshaw, a member of the Georgia Basketball Staff for the past four seasons, the last three as associate head coach, has been named the Lady Bulldogs’ new head coach. Greg McGarity, the UGA Athletic Association’s J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics, announced Crenshaw’s appointment on Sunday. "After a national search, it became evident that
Mississippi State Extends Schaefer’s Contract
Mississippi State, which won a school-record 27 games and finished as high as 12th in the nation this season, has extended the contract of women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer, Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin announced Friday. Completing his third year at MSU, Schaefer was named Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year and was named one
HOT: Neal extended at Xavier
Xavier University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher has announced the contract of head women’s basketball coach Brian Neal has been extended through the 2018-19 season. Neal recently wrapped up his second season as head coach, leading the team to an 18-15 record and a postseason tournament. "The turnaround of our women’s program is on track,"
HOT RUMOR: North Texas to hire Mitchell
I have heard that Texas assistant assistant Jalie Mitchell. The all-time leading scorer at North Texas, Mitchell has been an assistant at Texas for the past two seasons. In her career at UNT, 1,764 points, and was the 2001 Sun Belt Player of the Year. She is a member of the North Texas Hall of
BREAKING: Marlin Chinn named head coach at FIU
Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia formally announced the hiring of Marlin Chinn as the next women’s head basketball coach on Wednesday. Chinn becomes the sixth head coach for the FIU women’s basketball program. "I’m pleased to announce the hiring of Marlin Chinn as the next head coach of our women’s basketball team,"
OFFICIAL: Kennedy named head coach at Portland State
Thanks to a great source for getting us out in front of this one yesterday… Portland State Director of Athletics Mark Rountree has announced the hiring of Lynn Kennedy as the new Vikings women’s basketball coach. Kennedy comes to Portland State with 14 years experience as a collegiate head coach and more than 20 years