Coastal Carolina University head women’s basketball coach Kevin Pederson has added Tatum Burstrom to his 2023-24 coaching staff as an assistant coach. Burstrom arrives in Conway, S.C., after spending the previous seven seasons at Carson-Newman University working with the Eagles women’s basketball team. During her tenure at CNU, the Eagles averaged 22 wins in every season she was on the sidelines
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Beverly resigns as WBB Head Coach at NAIA Evangel University
Evangel University director of athletics, Dr. Dennis McDonald announced that Preston Beverly has resigned as women’s basketball head coach and a national search for the next head coach has begun. “We thank Preston, his family, and his staff for their contributions to Valor women’s basketball,” said McDonald. “We wish Preston and Danielle the best in
Purcell inks contract extension at Mississippi State
After winning more games in his first season than any other head women’s basketball coach in Mississippi State history and leading the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament, Sam Purcell has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced the news Thursday afternoon. “Sam Purcell is the winningest first year coach in school history
Delaware County CC named Fain, Jr as new WBB Head Coach
Larry Fain Jr. has been named head coach of women’s basketball at Delaware County Community College. Fain played at Chester High School under the leadership of legendary Coach Fred Pickett. As a high school student-athlete, Fain earned First Team All-Delaware County honors. He continued his basketball career at Cheyney University and later at Franklin & Marshall College under
Banghart signs 5-yr extension at North Carolina
Women’s basketball coach Courtney Banghart, who has led the Tar Heels to the NCAA Tournament in each of the past three years, has signed a five-year contract extension with the University of North Carolina. The new contract runs through the 2027-28 season. “When we conducted our coaching search four years ago, we were convinced that Coach Banghart
Murphy joins Troy Women’s Basketball Staff
Troy women’s basketball head coach Chanda Rigby announced Monday the addition of Stephanie Murphy to her coaching staff. Murphy joins the Troy staff following five seasons as the head coach at Coahoma Community College. “Coach Murphy is a tremendous addition to our staff at Troy,” Rigby said. “She has proven to be a great recruiter, has a passion
Mosley promoted to Associate Head Coach at Arizona State
Arizona State University head women’s basketball coach Natasha Adair today announced the promotion of assistant coach Darrell Mosley to associate head coach. “It is with great excitement I announce this promotion for Darrell. He has been recognized nationally as one of the best in the business and is truly an asset to our program,” said Adair. “Darrell provides not
Barrett named AD at Castleton; Steps away from Basketball position
Vermont State University Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Fitness Deanna Tyson is pleased to announce that Tim Barrett ’93 has been named the Director of Athletics at Castleton effective immediately. Barrett has been at Castleton full-time since 1998, beginning as the men’s basketball head coach for three seasons before moving to the women’s sidelines in 2001. From
Berger departs Keystone; Named Head WBB Coach at Wilkes
Wilkes University Director of Athletics Addy Malatesta has announced the hiring of Al Berger as the Colonels new women’s basketball head coach. Berger is the 15th different head coach for the program as it heads into its 64th season in 2023-2024. “I’m beyond thankful for the opportunity to lead the women’s basketball team at Wilkes