A few things that I’ve heard today… • Multiple sources have said that the University of Pikeville (KY) will hire Joanna Bernabei as the new women’s basketball coach. She has been an assistant at West Virginia, Maryland, and Eastern Kentucky. Bernabei also spent time as the head coach at West Virginia Wesleyan. The official announcement
OFFICIAL: Coleman fired at Clemson
Following up on an earlier rumor… Itoro Coleman has officially been relieved of her duties at Clemson. Coleman just completed her third season at the helm of the program, compiling a 25-63 record overall and a 10-38 mark in the ACC. Coleman starred as a player at Clemson from 1995-99, where she helped lead the
HOT RUMOR: Mathews out at Towson
Multiple sources have confirmed that Towson has fired head coach Joe Mathews. During his 12 seasons at Towson, Mathews compiled a 144-206 record. His squad is currently 9-17. It sounds like he will remain on board and coach the final three games of the season and the search for his replacement will begin when the
HOT: Morrow resigns at UT Arlington
University of Texas at Arlington Director of Athletics Jim Baker has announced that Samantha Morrow has stepped down as head coach of the UT Arlington women’s basketball team, effective immediately. Morrow has spent the last six seasons at the helm of the Mavericks after taking over prior to the 2007-08 season. Her 2009 team earned
HoopDirt’s Mission Statement
I am assuming that everyone has seen the movie Jerry Maguire…the flick where Uber-sports agent Maguire has a breakdown and decides to write a “mission statement.” He is angry about what his business has become and decides that he needs to change it. He goes off the deep-end and comes up with his game changing
HOT: UPike’s Watson to resign
He is the owner of more than half the wins in the history of women’s basketball at his school, with nearly 100 more victories than the next highest coach in his sport. But after Thursday night’s win, the 237th of his career, Bill Watson informed his team that the 2012-13 season will be his last
Emmanuel’s Yosinoff captures 700th career win
Emmanuel College Women’s Basketball Coach Andy Yosinoff captured his 700th career victory on Saturday afternoon, when he led the Saints to a 76-49 win over Lasell College. A supportive crowd of several hundred packed Emmanuel’s Jean Yawkey Center to cheer on the Saints, as the 36th-year head coach hit this incredible milestone. Yosinoff is now
Tiber resigns at Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Mario Moccia announced the resignation of Saluki head women’s basketball coach Missy Tiber. Assistant coach Adrianne Harlow will serve as the team’s interim coach for the remainder of the season. Harlow has been an assistant under Tiber for the past 12 seasons at SIU, Tusculum College, and Belmont Abbey
HOT: Dixie State fires coach
Dixie State College announced late Monday the dismissal of Angela Kristensen as head women’s basketball coach, effective immediately. Derek Dawes, Director of Annual Giving and Community Engagement, will serve as interim coach for the rest of the season. Assistant coaches Kawika Stant and Sheila Adams will remain on the staff. DSC AD Jason Boothe referenced
CONFIRMED: Donovan to WNBA
Seton Hall head coach Anne Donovan has officially been hired as the head coach of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. Click here to watch the official press conference at 3:00: http://www.wnba.com/sun/donovan_splash_page_2013_01_03.html…