Story Courtesy: Tim Heiduk, Point Loma Associate Athletic Director for Communications Point Loma Nazarene University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Charity Elliott has resigned from her position to pursue other coaching opportunities. Elliott leaves Point Loma after five seasons, having engineered the best stretch in the program’s NCAA Division II era. “We are incredibly grateful for the leadership and impact
Sams departs Rust; Named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Wilberforce
Wilberforce University Athletic Director Roosevelt Barnes has announced the hiring of Jaleesa Sams as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The Bulldogs didn’t have to look far for its new leader as Sams comes to the WU after a successful stint at HBCUAC West foe Rust College, where she revitalized the program. Taking over a team with only six returning players, she rebuilt the roster
NAIA NEWS: Duncan elevated to Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lindsey Wilson
Story Courtesy: Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson Athletics Longtime Lindsey Wilson University assistant coach Terran Duncan has been named women’s basketball head coach. Duncan, who is the program’s fifth head coach, succeeds 37-year veteran John Wethington, who has been named assistant to the president for athletics development. “This is a dream job,” said Duncan, who spent the last
NAIA NEWS: Carver resigns at Goshen; Thomas named Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Justin DeWeese, Goshen Athletics Goshen College Assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Jomani Thomas will serve as the interim head women’s basketball coach, effective immediately, after head coach Tyra Carver announced her resignation on Thursday to pursue other opportunities away from the sideline. Carver led the Maple Leafs to 15 wins in her two seasons as head coach
D2 NEWS: Tiber resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Georgia Southwestern State
Georgia Southwestern State University Director of Athletics Mike Leeder announced that head women’s basketball coach Missy Tiber has resigned her position after two seasons to accept an opportunity closer to home. Tiber guided the Lady Hurricanes to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament championship game during her first season in Americus and helped continue the program’s tradition of excellence
JUCO NEWS: Walters State hires Hartman as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Patechia Hartman, a long-time professional basketball player and one of the best to ever play at Georgia State University, is bringing her coaching talents to Morristown. On Wednesday, Hartman was named the Head Coach of the Walters State Women’s Basketball program. “We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Patechia Hartman as our new women’s
D3 NEWS: Petersen named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lyon College
Lyon College Athletic Director Kevin Jenkins has announced Matt Petersen as the next head coach of Scots women’s basketball. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Matt Petersen as the new leader of our Women’s Basketball program. Matt brings an impressive track record of strategic game-planning, player development, and an unwavering commitment to both athletic and academic excellence,”
LeBeauf rejoins UCLA WBB Staff as Associate Head Coach
Shannon LeBeauf, who spent 14 seasons on the sidelines with UCLA Women’s Basketball, has returned to join the program’s coaching staff as Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. “UCLA has always been a special place for me because of the people, the purpose, and the commitment to excellence that exists throughout the program,”
Pruitt named Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Seattle
Seattle University women’s basketball head coach John Bonner finalized his coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season with the hiring of associate head coach Jason Pruitt, as announced by the program. “I am so excited to bring a coach like Jason to our staff,” Bonner shared. “He has an abundant amount of championship experience and will be
Tulane adds Langford as Women’s Basketball Director of Operations
Story Courtesy: Wyatt Streett, Tulane Athletics Tulane head women’s basketball coach Ashley Langford has rounded out her coaching staff ahead of her third season at the helm of the Green Wave by welcoming Tamia Willingham-King as the program’s director of basketball operations. Willingham-King remains in the Big Easy after spending the past two years in the same
