Suffolk Athletics has named Allison Chernow interim head coach of the Rams women’s basketball program. Chernow brings a wealth of collegiate coaching, recruiting and leadership experience to Suffolk, including previous head coaching experience at the NCAA Division III level and two seasons on the staff at Lehigh. “We are excited to welcome Allison to Suffolk
Iowa State’s Fennelly Announces 2026-27 will be his Final Season
Bill Fennelly, the winningest coach in Iowa State athletics history, announced Monday that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season, concluding an incredible 39-year head coaching career with more than 50 seasons overall on the sidelines. Fennelly enters his 32nd season at Iowa State, tying as the third-longest tenured coach in any
Scott steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 Westminster; transition to athletics administration
After more than two decades on the Westminster College women’s basketball sidelines, Rosanne Scott will step away from coaching and transition to the position of Assistant Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), Director of Athletics Jason Lener announced Wednesday. The move is effective immediately. Scott has led the women’s basketball program for the
Burke steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at D2 Goldey-Beacom; Named AD at D3 SUNY Maritime
Story: Goldey-Beacom Athletics Bethann Burke, the winningest women’s basketball coach in Goldey-Beacom history who also served as the College’s Senior Woman Administrator and Associate Director of Athletics, has been named the Director of Athletics at the State University of New York Maritime College. Burke leaves with 127 career victories, six trips to the Central Atlantic Collegiate
Jones promoted to Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Akron
Story Courtesy: Noah Tylutki, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Sarah Jones has been promoted to associate head coach of the Akron women’s basketball program after being an assistant coach in each of the past three seasons. Jones coaches the Zips’ wings/guards, while overseeing Akron’s defense and non-conference scheduling. Last season, Jones helped mentor Shaena Brew
Sword promoted to Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Villanova
Villanova University head women’s basketball coach Denise Dillon announced that assistant coach Michelle Sword has been elevated to Associate Coach. Sword enters her seventh season as a member of the Wildcat coaching staff in 2026-27. She arrived at Villanova in 2020-21 after spending the previous eight seasons on Denise Dillon‘s Drexel University staff. In her role, Sword assists with on-court
Oklahoma adds WNBA coaching veteran Trammell as Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: OU Athletics Communications Oklahoma head women’s basketball coach Jennie Baranczyk announced the hiring of former WNBA head coach and WNBA Coach of the Year finalist Latricia Trammell as the Sooners’ associate head coach Wednesday pending approval from OU’s Board of Regents, bringing one of the game’s most experienced professional coaches back to her home state
Nichols named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Western Illinois
Story Courtesy: Ava Young, WIU Athletics Western Illinois women’s basketball head coach has announced the addition of former Leatherneck standout Jasmine Nichols to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Nichols returns to Western Illinois after spending the 2025-26 year working as an Exercise Specialist, where she worked with the general population, including athletes, before returning to
McNeill elevated to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at North Carolina
Following two seasons as an assistant coach with North Carolina women’s basketball, head coach Courtney Banghart has promoted Cory McNeill to the Tar Heels’ newest associate head coach. “Cory brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and a tireless work ethic to this program every day. He is a players’ coach, teaching and celebrating our players every step of the way,” said Banghart.
Kennebec Valley CC hires Chesley as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Kennebec Valley Community College has hired Greg Chesley as the new head coach of the Lynx women’s basketball program. Chesley joins KVCC following 15 years at Lawrence High School, including nine seasons as head coach of the Lawrence girls’ basketball team. During his time with the Bulldogs, Chesley compiled a 140-41 record and led the