Under Coach Kate Achter’s leadership, Detroit Mercy’s basketball program is experiencing a renaissance. With an 11-5 record, they’ve enjoyed one of the program’s best starts in over two decades and are undefeated at home (5-0). Their 7-4 non-conference record is the program’s best since 1991-92, showcasing their early-season resurgence. Dominating the Boards: One key to
Northwestern’s McKeown to miss tonight’s game at Wisconsin
Northwestern head women’s basketball coach Joe McKeown will miss tonight’s game at Wisconsin due to an illness. NU’s WBB X account released the following statement with the news late this morning: Associate head coach Tangela Smith will handle the coaching duties tonight for the Wildcats, who are currently 6-9 (1-3 Big Ten), and on a
WEEK 9: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 9 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is the fifth season
Minner named inaugural Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Texas A&M University-San Antonio has hired Chris Minner to launch its women’s basketball program. Minner comes by way of Texas A&M University- Texarkana (A&M-Texarkana), but he has also helmed NAIA programs at Midway University (KY) and Our Lady of the Lake University. Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is also a member of the
Former TCU head coach Raegan Pebley named Los Angeles Sparks GM
Story Courtesy Los Angeles Sparks The three-time WNBA Champion Los Angeles Sparks announced today the hiring of Raegan Pebley as General Manager. Pebley, who played in the WNBA from 1997-1998, joins the Sparks after a successful 21-year NCAAW head coaching career. “We are excited to name Raegan Pebley the General Manager of the LA Sparks,”
Drill of The Week
As basketball season unfolds with its share of excitement and challenges, finding that steady source of motivation becomes essential. Join us as D1 forward, Cameron Brink, shares practical advice on staying grounded and inspired throughout the season. Check it out in the video below! As you navigate your own basketball season, always keep in mind
WEEK 8: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 8 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is the fifth season
Bradley’s Kate Popovec-Goss returns to sidelines following suspension
Bradley women’s basketball head coach Kate Popovec-Goss returned to the sidelines on Saturday following a ten game suspension. Popovec-Gross was suspended from her duties as head coach for the remainder of the non-conference season back on November 12th for undisclosed reasons. In a post game presser following last night’s 78-74 loss at Illinois State, Popovec-Gross said,
Marquee Matchups
College basketball fans, rejoice! This weekend serves up a smorgasbord of top-tier matchups, potentially March Madness previews crammed into two days. All four games feature tournament-caliber teams, each with a pivotal stat that could be the difference between victory and heartbreak. Let’s dissect these epic clashes and see how these stats might shape the narrative.
Team Profile: Marquette Golden Eagles
Soaring into Christmas break, the Marquette Golden Eagles wrapped up their non-conference schedule with a flawless 12-0 record, keeping them as one of only ten NCAA Division I women’s teams that remain unbeaten. Coach Megan Duffy’s squad not only boasts a perfect record, but they’ve also etched their names in Marquette history as they are