The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy women’s basketball program’s winningest and longest-tenured head coach Matt Dempsey has announced that he will be retiring from his post at the Academy this December. Dempsey spent 16 seasons on the sidelines at Kings Point, steering the Mariners to three Skyline Conference Championships and appearances in the NCAA National Tournament. In total,
Shea Ralph receives contract extension at Vanderbilt
Candice Lee, Vanderbilt vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, has extended the contract of fourth-year women’s basketball head coach Shea Ralph, announced Monday. “I look forward to continuing this journey with Shea Ralph,” said Lee. “As an athlete and rising star in the coaching ranks, Shea helped shape the tremendous growth of
Carr resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Santa Clara
Santa Clara women’s basketball head coach Bill Carr has resigned after eight seasons of leading the program. Director of Athletics Heather M. Owen made the announcement on Saturday. “I want to thank Coach Carr for everything that he did for this program during his time as a Bronco,” Owen said. “The women’s basketball program saw great success under
Bay College names Fassett Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Bay College Athletic Director Matt Johnson has announced the hiring of James Fassett as the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the Bay College Norse. Coach Fassett boasts more the 20 years in women’s basketball coaching experience. “I am excited to welcome James Fassett as our next Head Women’s Basketball Coach,” said Johnson. “He is
DePaul WBB Head Coach Doug Bruno placed on medical leave indefinitely
CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno will be away from the team indefinitely after he suffered a medical incident last month, the school announced. The 73-year-old Bruno is at home recovering and will return to the team when he’s able. Jill M. Pizzotti has assumed the role of interim head coach. The
Fernandez named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Greensboro College
The Greensboro College Athletics department has announced the hiring of Aaron Fernandez as its next women’s basketball head coach. Fernandez comes over from Guilford College, where he served as the assistant women’s basketball coach for the Quakers in 2023-2024. Fernandez arrives at Greensboro College from Guilford College where he served as the assistant women’s basketball coach for the
Chrys Jackson joins Centenary Women’s Basketball Staff
Former Centenary men’s basketball player Chrys Jackson has joined the Centenary women’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach, head coach Paul Reed and Director of Athletics and Recreation David Orr have announced. Jackson, a native of North Las Vegas, Nev., played two seasons for the Gents (2022-23 and 2023-24) after transferring from Oxnard College.
WestConn hires Maria Conlon as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Western Connecticut State University Athletic Director Lori Mazza has announced the hiring of Maria Conlon as the Wolves’ head women’s basketball coach. Conlon, a 2005 graduate of the University of Connecticut and a three-time NCAA Division I National Champion as a member of the Huskies’ women’s basketball squad, comes to WestConn after a highly-successful career
Central State names Cole as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Central State University Athletic Department and Director of Athletics Kevicia Brown has announced the hiring of Annitra Cole as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Annitra Cole to Central State University as our Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Her impressive track record of success, commitment to player
Will Brown named WBB Head Coach at MCLA
Assistant Dean of Athletics and Recreation Laura Mooney has announced that longtime University of Albany men’s coach and last year’s College of Saint Rose women’s coach Will Brown has been selected as the next Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) head women’s basketball coach. “I am extremely excited to welcome Will Brown to MCLA as our