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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
HOT: Dixie State tabs Thigpin as interim head coach
Dixie State has named Jenny Thigpin interim head coach of the women’s basketball team, athletic director Jason Boothe announced today. Thigpin takes over after serving as the team’s assistant coach since 2013. "We have absolute confidence in Coach Thigpen and the direction she can take the program," Boothe said. "She’s experienced, capable and ready to
BREAKING: Turner fired at Dixie State
Catherria Turner has been relieved of her duties as head women’s basketball coach at Dixie State effective immediately, athletic director Jason Boothe announced. Boothe informed Turner of the decision Friday afternoon to go in another direction with the program. An interim head coach for the 2014-15 season will be named shortly. Dixie State will have