University of Cincinnati women’s basketball head coach Jamelle Elliott has agreed to terms of a contract extension and will remain at the helm of the Bearcats’ program through the 2017-18 season. It is a three-year extension of Elliott’s contract, for a total of six years. In her third season, Elliott led UC to its most
OFFICIAL: Lanpher to NJIT
Following up on a rumor that we posted on 6/26 (http://www.whoopdirt.com/blog/b9632233/hot-rumor-umass-assis…)…UMass assistant Steve Lanpher has officially been named head coach at NJIT. Here’s the link to the official statement: http://www.njithighlanders.com/news/2012/7/9/WBB_0709121812.…
HOT: Brooks named head coach at Bradley
The newest head coach in Bradley women’s basketball history already has helped the program make history. Michael Brooks, a member of the Braves’ staff for the program’s first two postseason tournament appearances, has been named Bradley’s eighth women’s basketball head coach. Brooks was an assistant coach at Bradley this past season, helping the Braves to
Daily Dirt – 7/5/12
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable 4th! Here are a few things that I’ve heard this morning… • I can confirm that Timm Dixon has been named head coach at Lamar CC. He was most recently an assistant at South Mountain CC (AZ) for the past two seasons. This will be his first
BREAKING: Joyner named HC at Johnson C. Smith
Johnson C. Smith University announced Stephen Joyner, Jr., as the new head women’s basketball coach on Thursday, July 5, during a news conference on campus. Joyner, Jr., transitions from Winston-Salem State University to the Gold and Blue after two seasons as Rams head coach. During that time, his teams posted back-to-back winning seasons for an
BREAKING: Minnesota State coach resigns
Minnesota State University women’s basketball coach Pam Gohl has announced her resignation as the women’s basketball coach at Minnesota State effective immediately. Gohl, the owner of a 78-39 record during her four years at Minnesota State, has accepted a position at the University of Sioux Falls as compliance coordinator/senior women’s administrator. During her time as
BREAKING: Charleston (WVa.) HC Resigns
After 11 successful seasons overseeing the rise of the University of Charleston women’s basketball program head coach Sherry Winn has announced that she will be stepping down from her position to pursue other endeavors. Coach Winn leaves the Golden Eagles program a legend in her own right as both a player and a coach. Winn
Daily Dirt – 7/2/12
A bunch of things that I’ve heard as we sail into July… • John Ishee, the former head coach at Southeast Missouri has been named as the head coach at Ranger JC (TX). Ishee went 77-74 in his five seasons at SEMO and has also been the head coach at Life (GA) and New Mexico
HOT RUMOR: Dickinson State down to two
There are two candidates remaining for the vacant WBB job at Dickinson State (ND). They are former Northwestern State (La.) assistant Bob Austin and former LaGrange University head coach Caleb Harrison. They have both completed their final interviews, and it sounds like a recommendation has been made. Once HR gives the go ahead, an announcement
BREAKING: Davis named head coach at Tenn. Tech
Jim Davis was named Wednesday as the next head coach for the Golden Eagles, the announcement coming from Director of Athletics Mark Wilson. He holds a master’s degree from Tennessee Tech, has led teams to Ohio Valley Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference championships, and has found coaching success on every level from the Tennessee high