Newly appointed Ithaca College women’s basketball head coach Erin Hughes has selected Jess Smith as her assistant coach heading into the 2026-27 season. Smith starts at Ithaca on June 22. “I am thrilled to welcome Jess Smith to our program! Jess was a phenomenal Division III player and remains passionate about the transformative and holistic student-athlete experience,”
Dietz, Parker added to St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy: Scott Eddy, Assistant Athletics Director for SBU Strategic Communications St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball head coach Jim Crowley has announced the addition of Marion Dietz and Aaliyah Parker to the coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. “We’re thrilled to have them with us. We know they not only have great basketball knowledge and are excellent teachers, but that
McLeod Promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 Mt. St Mary College
Mount Saint Mary College Director of Athletics Samantha Howe has announced the promotion of Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Geary McLeod to head women’s basketball coach. McLeod becomes the fifth head coach in program history, succeeding Marion Dietz, who recently accepted an assistant coaching position with St. Bonaventure University. “We are pleased to announce that Assistant Coach Geary McLeod will step
Annecchiarico joins Hofstra Women’s Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy: Nick Kapatos, Hofstra Athletics Hofstra Head Women’s Basketball Coach Danielle Santos Atkinson announces today the addition of Jenna Annecchiarico to her staff as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. “I’m thrilled to welcome Jenna to our staff,” said Santos Atkinson, who enters her ninth season as the Pride’s head coach in 2026-27. “As a Long Island
Harvey named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lynchburg
The University of Lynchburg athletic department and Director of Athletics Jon Waters are excited to announce the hiring of Christina Harvey as the new head women’s basketball coach. “Coach Harvey really impressed our committee with her passion for excellence and commitment to student success,” said Director of Athletics Jon Waters. Harvey joins Lynchburg after serving as associate head
Vermont State Castleton hires alum Jessica Turner as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics Tim Barrett announced that Jessica (née Banks) Turner ’09 has been appointed Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Vermont State University Castleton. Turner returns to her alma mater as the 14th head coach in the program’s 45-year history. “We are pleased to welcome Jessica Turner back to Castleton as our next head women’s
UMass assistant Fitzpatrick named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tufts
Tufts University Director of Athletics Ryan Pisarri has announced the hiring of Clare Fitzpatrick as the next head coach of the Tufts University women’s basketball program. Fitzpatrick becomes the program’s 10th head coach dating back to 1972. Fitzpatrick arrives at Tufts with a reputation as a dynamic leader, outstanding recruiter, and proven developer of student-athletes. She becomes just the
D2 NEWS: Drury Women’s Basketball Coach Kaci Bailey inks contract extension
Story Courtesy: Hudson Harkness, Assistant Director – Athletic Media Relations, Drury University Drury University Vice President and Director of Athletics Nyla Milleson announced Monday (June 22) that Drury head women’s basketball coach Kaci Bailey has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. “I am delighted to know that Kaci will continue to lead our student-athletes into the future
Hall named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Temple
Temple women’s basketball head coach Diane Richardson announced the addition of Sharay Hall to her staff as an assistant coach. Hall arrives on North Broad after spending the 2025-26 season at Jacksonville University following two seasons at Rider. In her lone season with the Dolphins, Jacksonville posted a 25-9 overall record, captured the ASUN Conference Championship, and
NAIA NEWS: William Woods hires Washington as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
William Woods University is proud to announce the hiring of Fulton native Talisha Washington as the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Associate Athletic Director for Owls Athletics. “I’m very excited to announce Talisha Washington as the next head women’s basketball coach at William Woods University.” added Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Brian Speilbauer. “She has a proven history of success, holds deep ties within the community, and will elevate