UC Santa Cruz Women’s Basketball Head Coach Todd Kent has announced his retirement from coaching. The winningest coach in program history, Coach Kent compiled a 169-148 record in his thirteen seasons in charge. He led the Banana Slugs to NCAA Tournament bids in 2016 and 2017, their first-ever postseason appearances. “On behalf of the University of California, Santa
Change in Leadership Announced at Pepperdine
Pepperdine women’s basketball head coach Tim Hays has resigned his position, effective Monday, August 14, 2023. “I would like to thank Jim Gash, Tim Perrin and Steve Potts for offering me the opportunity to lead this program,” Hays said. “Over the last few months, we have assembled an incredible group of women who will undoubtedly be successful
Bernhard Named Assistant Coach at University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota head women’s basketball coach Mallory Bernhard announced the hiring of Sabra (pronounced – say-bra) Wimberley as an assistant coach for the program on Monday. “Coach Wimberley will be a good addition to our staff here at UND,” said Bernhard. “She is someone I am familiar with having had productive interactions with
Weiland Named Head Coach at Central College
Veteran assistant Justin Weiland is the new Central College women’s basketball coach. Since 2021, Weiland served as assistant coach at Grinnell College after spending two seasons in a similar role at Upper Iowa University and a year at Bemidji State University (Minn.). He earlier spent a season as head coach at Ellsworth Community College. Weiland replaces Moran
Barnosky Named Head Coach at Babson College
Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Associate Vice President for Athletics and Athletics Advancement Mike Lynch announced the hiring of Kate Barnosky as the new head women’s basketball coach at Babson College on Monday. The eighth head coach in program history, Barnosky replaces Judy Blinstrub who retired with 719 wins following her 39th season back
Bearcats Women’s Basketball Adds Sofia Gritzali as a Graduate Assistant
University of Cincinnati women’s basketball head coach Katrina Merriweather announced the addition of graduate assistant Sofia Gritzali, who played for the Bearcats from 2019-23, on Sunday. “Sofia will be a great addition to the program,” Merriweather said. “Our paths cross in Greece a year ago; her spirit and her passion for being a Bearcat was obvious.
Hedgeman named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Southern Wesleyan
Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) head women’s basketball coach John Davis has announced the addition of Bryant Hedgeman as the assistant women’s basketball coach for the Warriors. “We are excited to add Bryant to our women’s basketball staff and to our campus community.” commented Davis. “Bryant wants the game of basketball to be his mission field for his faith
Pitt Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Pitt women’s basketball head coach Tory Verdi announced Thursday morning a pair of additions and a promotion to his staff for the upcoming 2023-24 campaign. Brandon Jackson and Chloe Hatfield join the Pitt staff while Anthony Brammer earned a promotion after joining the staff in early May. Brammer has been promoted to assistant coach and director of NIL for the Panthers for the
McCormick named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Merrimack
The Merrimack College women’s basketball team announced on Wednesday afternoon that former graduate student Paige McCormick will be joining their staff for the upcoming season. “Paige has been on my radar to become a part of my staff as soon as the opportunity presented itself,” said head coach Kelly Morrone “The addition of another assistant coach
NAIA NEWS: Gorby named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Midway University
Midway University has announced the hiring of Kylee Gorby as the new head coach of the women’s basketball program at Midway University. “The opportunity to add a young, talented coach like Kylee to our coaching staff was one we couldn’t pass up,” said Daniel Prevett, Vice President of Athletics. “My familiarity with Coach Gorby from