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Shepherd University Finalists

Shepherd University has narrowed the field for its head women’s basketball coach/lecturer position from 68 to three finalists. The finalists will be on campus this week. The finalists are: • Kayla Smith – Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Kutztown University (PA) Originally from Elkins, West Virginia, Smith has both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California

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Daily Dirt – 4/29/14

A few things that I’ve heard… • Last week, I mentioned five names in the search at URI. I have confirmed that there is a sixth to add to the list. A great source has confirmed that Northeastern head coach Daynia La-Force will interview this week. Here is our list: http://www.whoopdirt.com/blog/d7673b7f/uri-rumors/… • I have heard

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O’Boyle resigns as Stony Brook head Coach Headed to VCU

Stony Brook University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Beth O’Boyle has resigned to accept the same position at VCU. Stony Brook will conduct a national search to find her successor. "In a short period of time, Coach O’Boyle helped the women’s basketball program to achieve great things here at Stony Brook, and I want to sincerely

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BREAKING: Ethridge named head coach at Northern Colorado

Northern Colorado Director of Athletics Darren Dunn announced that Kamie Ethridge will take over as the 12th head women’s basketball coach in program history on Monday. Ethridge joins the UNC staff after serving the last 18 years as associate head coach with Kansas State and totaling over 500 wins in her coaching career. An inductee

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HOT: Cheryl Miller rumor

Word on the street is that TNT analyst Cheryl Miller has been offered the Langston University job. Miller, a former All-American at USC has been the head coach of the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) and at her alma mater USC. While she was the head coach at USC, current Langston AD Mike Garrett was the AD

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URI rumors…

According to a great source, there appear to be five finalists for the University of Rhode Island job. I have heard the final five are: • David Caputo – Head Coach Bloomfield College. Former top assistant at Louisiana Tech. Led squad to 20-10 record and a league title this past season. • Kia Damon –

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HOT: Duke assistant headed to C of C

A formal offer has been made by College of Charleston Director of Athletics Joe Hull and has been accepted by Candice M. Jackson for the head women’s basketball coaching position at The College, pending background approval and the verification process conducted by human resources. Jackson, 31, just completed her third season as an assistant coach

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HOT: Butler parts ways with Couture

Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced today that assistant coach Kurt Godlevske has been named interim women’s basketball head coach for the Bulldogs. "I am very pleased that Kurt Godlevske has agreed to lead our program at this time," Collier said. "Kurt is highly respected, a tireless worker and has excellent

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BREAKING: Greenberg out at Boston University

Boston University head coach Kelly Greenberg has resigned. Greenberg has come under fire lately as accusations have surfaced regarding her mistreatment of players. She has been the head coach at BU since 2004, and was the head coach at Penn before that. The official announcement is expected today.

University of Houston Hires Head Coach

Former Florida State assistant coach Ronald Hughey will become the next head coach of the University of Houston Women’s Basketball program, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mack Rhoades announced Monday evening. Hughey will be introduced at a 1 p.m. press conference Tuesday inside the Carl Lewis Auditorium, located within in the University of Houston Athletics/Alumni

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