The UConn women’s basketball team has added two assistant coaches as head coach Geno Auriemma announced the return of Tonya Cardoza to the Huskies’ bench and the elevation of current staff member Ben Kantor. New NCAA legislation went into effect on July 1 that allows for an increase of two coaches in men’s and women’s basketball. These
Utah Valley hires Wardenburg as Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach
Utah Valley University head coach Dan Nielson has announced the hiring of Adam Wardenburg as the program’s associate head coach. Wardenburg is making a return to UVU, where he spent four seasons as an assistant coach on the women’s basketball staff from 2014-18. Wardenburg was most recently at Southern Virginia University, where he led both the men’s and
Guttridge named WBB Director of Administration at Fordham
Fordham University head women’s basketball coach Bridgette Mitchell announced the addition of Kristie Guttridge to her 2023-2024 staff. Guttridge, the former Coordinator of Basketball Operations at Seton Hall University, will serve as Fordham’s Director of Administration. Guttridge arrives at Rose Hill after serving as the Coordinator of Basketball Operations at Seton Hall University the previous
Borgmann named Interim Head WBB Coach at St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College Athletic Director Ryan Bowles announced staffing changes within the athletic department and women’s basketball program on Monday. After three years leading the St. Olaf women’s basketball program, Kelly Mahlum will be elevated into a new role as deputy athletic director and senior woman administrator (SWA) starting in the 2023-24 academic year. As a result, Jasmine
D3 NEWS: Clarkson names Dobbs as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
The Clarkson University Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Sherry Dobbs as the new head coach for the Golden Knights’ Women’s Basketball team in 2023-24. Dobbs replaces nine-year head coach Maureen Webster, who guided the program since 2014, including a conference title and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2016. Dobbs began his coaching career
D3 NEWS: Mason named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at La Verne
The University of La Verne and Director of Athletics Dr. Jenna Panatier have selected Anthony Mason as the next head women’s basketball coach for the Leopards. “I am thrilled to welcome Anthony Mason and his family to our Leopard community,” said Dr. Panatier. “Coach Mason has a passion for developing student-athletes in a way that
Ambrose named WBB Director of Operations at Northeastern
Northeastern women’s basketball head coach Priscilla Edwards is thrilled to welcome Nicole Ambrose to Huntington Ave on Monday. Ambrose joins the Huskies as Director of Operations. “We are extremely excited to complete our coaching staff with the addition of Nicole, said Edwards. “Nicole is a tireless worker and student of the game. She is very
D3 NEWS: Rhine departs Misericordia; Named WBB Head Coach at Keystone
The Keystone College Department of Athletics has hired Jason Rhine ’12 as head women’s basketball coach, announced on Monday. Rhine joins the Giants after serving as the head coach at Misericordia University for seven seasons from 2016 until 2023, compiling a record of 119-56 (.680 winning percentage), going 65-29 in MAC Freedom play, guiding the
Baker elevated to Assistant WBB Coach at Wyoming
University of Wyoming Women’s Basketball Head Coach Heather Ezell has announced the elevation of Natalie Baker to assistant coach beginning in the 2023-24 season. Baker spent last season as the Director of Operations for the Cowgirls. A former Cowgirl, Baker graduated in 2018 with her degree in Business Management and Consulting at UW before earning her Master’s
Iowa extends Bluder through 2029
Gary Barta, the Henry B. Tippie Director Chair of Athletics, announced on Friday that he has extended Lisa Bluder’s contract through June 2029. She is heading into her 24th year at The University of Iowa as the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach. “Lisa has been an incredible leader for Iowa Women’s Basketball over many years,” said Barta. “Her ability to