UIC head women’s basketball coach Ashleen Bracey announced Monday (May 2) the addition of Mike Donovan as the team’s newest assistant coach. “I am beyond blessed for the opportunity to continue to work alongside Mike,” said Bracey. “He has been a colleague of mine for six years at the University of Missouri and will bring great
Osborne announces retirement at D2 Concord
After 22 seasons on the sidelines for the Concord University women’s basketball program, head coach Kenny Osborne announced his retirement from coaching Sunday evening. During his two-plus decade run at the Carter Center on Christie/Cox Court, Osborne amassed 306 wins, and totaled 318 career wins—counting his one season on the sideline at Bluefield State. He coached two
North Country CC WBB Coach takes over MBB program
Jerrad Dumont will take over as the new Men’s Basketball Coach at North Country Community College starting in the 2022-2023 season. After thirteen years as the Head Women’s Coach, two Region III Titles, and three consecutive NJCAA National Championship Tournaments, Coach Dumont will look to bring the same success to the men’s side. “I am
Cole named assistant coach at D2 McKendree
McKendree University head women’s basketball coach Kari Kerkhoff has recently announced the addition of Cydni Cole to her coaching staff as an assistant coach. Cole began her duties at McKendree in late April. “We are excited to welcome Cydni Cole to our program; she is a proven winner. She has playing and coaching experience that will be valuable to us as
Rutgers’ Stringer announces retirement from coaching
C. Vivian Stringer today announced her retirement from coaching basketball following a Hall of Fame career at Cheyney State, Iowa, and Rutgers. In 50 years as a collegiate head coach, Stringer amassed 1,055 wins, four Final Four appearances, and 28 berths in the NCAA Tournament. Beyond the immortally enshrined statistics, she has served as a mother,
Barrett named Assistant WBB Coach at GT
Georgia Tech women’s basketball head coach Nell Fortner announced today LaSondra Barrett has joined the Yellow Jackets as an assistant coach. Barrett has spent the last three seasons at Houston. “We’re extremely excited to welcome LaSondra “Boogie” Barrett to Georgia Tech,” said Fortner. “LaSondra is making her way up the ranks as an excellent collegiate
Batth Named Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator at Michigan
University of Michigan J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Barnes Arico announced the addition of Erin Batth as an assistant coach and the recruiting coordinator on Friday (April 29). Batth comes to Ann Arbor after spending the last four seasons as an assistant coach at NC State, serving as recruiting coordinator since September of
Kieger inks extension at Penn State
Penn State women’s basketball head coach Carolyn Kieger has been awarded an extension, which was approved by the Board of Trustees this morning. The Lady Lions have increased their win totals in each of Kieger’s first three seasons in Happy Valley. “I am excited for the future of our program,” said Kieger. “I am encouraged by the foundation we
Sanders named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Davenport U
Davenport University’s Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Paul Lowden announced today (Apr. 29) that the university has decided to hire Shonda Sanders as the new head coach for the women’s basketball program. “After conducting a national search, we are excited to welcome Shonda Sanders to the Panther family,” said Lowden. “It was important to find a leader
Brianna Spector Named Franklin & Marshall Women’s Basketball Coach
Franklin & Marshall Director of Athletics & Recreation Lauren Packer Webster has announced that Brianna Spector has been named the permanent head coach of the Diplomats’ women’s basketball program. Spector spent the 2021-22 season as the interim coach after previously serving as an assistant coach. “During an extensive search that featured a diverse and talented