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BREAKING: Utah fires Levrets

Anthony Levrets, who compiled a 78-87 record in five seasons as the Utah women’s basketball coach, was relieved of his duties today by Director of Athletics Dr. Chris Hill. A national search will be conducted for Levrets’ replacement. The Utes completed their season Thursday at the Pac-12 Tournament, finishing with a 9-21 overall record and

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HOT: Butts to remain at Arizona

Arizona AD Greg Byrne released the following statement today regarding the future of head coach Niya Butts: “After evaluating our women’s basketball program and head coach Niya Butts, we have determined that Coach Butts will continue as our head coach,” Byrne said. “Although the program is not currently where I want it to be from

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Small College Dirt…

Two quick things that I have heard this afternoon… • I have confirmed that Goucher College (MD) head coach Didi Cotton has resigned after ten seasons at her alma mater. This was first tweeted by Hoopsville’s Dave McHugh. Cotton went 55-182 during her tenure. Men’s coach Leonard Trevino has also resigned. • I have also

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BREAKING: Murrell fired at Portland State

Portland State Athletics Director Mark Rountree has announced that Women’s Basketball Coach Sherri Murrell has been relieved of her duties. Assistant Coach Jennifer Mountain will take over as interim coach for the five remaining games this season. "I want to thank Coach Murrell for her service and dedication to Portland State," said Rountree. "However, I

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Russo retires at Florida International

After a 36-year career at FIU, Cindy Russo announced on Thursday that she is stepping down as head coach of the women’s basketball team effective immediately. "For the first time in my life, I am putting myself first," Russo said. "My health has been compromised for a long time now. It has been difficult to

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UTEP’s Adams to miss two games

UTEP head women’s basketball coach Keitha Adams underwent emergency oral surgery on Jan. 6, and will not be on the sidelines for the Miners’ road contests at Louisiana Tech (5:30 p.m. MST, Thursday) and Southern Miss (3 p.m. MST Saturday). Adams, who is expected to make a full recovery in time for UTEP’s next homestand,

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Joseph becomes all-time winningest coach at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech head women’s basketball coach MaChelle Joseph became the all-time winningest coach in Georgia Tech history after the Yellow Jackets (11-5, 1-1 ACC) defeated Clemson (9-6, 1-1 ACC), 74-66, at McCamish Pavilion Sunday afternoon. Joseph is now the all-time winningest coach in Georgia Tech women’s basketball history with a career record of 224-139. She

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HOT: Tartamella receives extension at St. John’s

Widely regarded as one of the top young coaches in the country, Joe Tartamella has received a contract extension through the 2019-20 season. "I want to thank Chris Monasch and President Dr. Gempesaw for their belief and support in me, my team and my family," said Tartamella. "St. John’s has been my home for 13

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Northern Michigan’s Mattson suspended for four games

Following comments made at a post-game press conference after the Northern Michigan University women’s basketball game against Wayne State University on Monday, December 16, NMU head women’s basketball coach Troy Mattson issued the following statement of apology to WSU student-athlete Shareta Brown. "I would like to apologize to Wayne State University, their coaching staff, their

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Palmateer receives extension at Monmouth

Monmouth University rewarded women’s basketball head coach Jenny Palmateer with a contract extension. Palmateer, who is in her fourth year at the helm of the Hawks, originally signed a five-year contract upon her appointment as the seventh head coach in program history on April 21, 2011. The new deal extends Palmateer’s contract to 2019. "From

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