Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, WHoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following women’s college basketball coaches have been honored with the Week 13 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2025-26
Michigan’s Achonwa to depart for assistant spot with Seattle Storm
University of Michigan General Manager and Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Natalie Achonwa is headed to the WNBA at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. The Storm released the following: Natalie Achonwa joins the Storm after two seasons at the University of Michigan, where she most recently served as general manager and assistant coach following an
Haynie signs two-yr contract extension at Central Michigan
Story Courtesy: Harrison LaLone, CMU Athletics Central Michigan Athletics and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kristin Haynie have agreed to a two-year contract extension that will run through the 2028-29 season, Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan announced. “Under her vision and leadership, Kristin continues to build our program to be a leader in the Mid-American Conference,” Folan
D3 NEWS: Spirk announces retirement as Head Women’s Basketball Coach and AD at Moravian
The Moravian University Athletics Department has announced that Mary Beth Spirk will be retiring as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the end of the current season and as Director of Athletics on May 1, 2026 after 45 years working for the Greyhounds. “Mary Beth has shaped Moravian University for the past 45 years in ways that are
Grambling State Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Michael Pittman passes away
By: Grambling State Athletic Communications Grambling State University Athletics mourns the passing of Lady Tigers basketball staff member and longtime coach Michael Pittman. Pittman served at GSU during the 1994–95 season as a student assistant coach, practice player, and film exchange coordinator, while also assisting with individual skill development and post game responsibilities. He returned to the Grambling
South Carolina’s Dawn Staley captures 500th career win
Dawn Staley hit another major milestone on February 14, as she recorded her 500th win at University of South Carolina with a 79-72 victory over Louisiana State University in an SEC showdown. The win also marked Staley’s 18th straight victory over LSU – a streak that spans 14 years. Now in her 18th season leading
D2 NEWS: Midwestern State Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Coach resign
Midwestern State Athletics announced Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Brenita Jackson, has resigned effective immediately to pursue other endeavors. Her husband, Kevin Jackson, who served as assistant coach, will also depart the program. Jackson coached over two and a half seasons for the Mustangs, holding a record of 25-51, along with a conference record of 20-38.
WEEK 12: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, WHoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following women’s college basketball coaches have been honored with the Week 12 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2025-26
St. Thomas Women’s Basketball Coach Ruth Sinn announces retirement following 2025-26 season
A mainstay of University of St. Thomas women’s basketball for more than two decades, head coach Ruth Sinn announced she will retire following the 2025-26 season. Sinn, who has spent 25 years with the program as both a player and coach, will be honored and celebrated during the team’s final regular-season home game on February 25, 2026.
Six former Pitt WBB players allege Title IX violations in lawsuits against program and Head Coach Tory Verdi
Six former women’s basketball players from the University of Pittsburgh have filed individual civil lawsuits against the university and head coach Tory Verdi, alleging Title IX violations and a pattern of emotional, psychological, and physical abuse. The lawsuits were filed Feb. 6 in U.S. District Court for Western Pennsylvania and are represented by the same