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Haden named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University has hired Hana Haden as its new head women’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Mike Leeder announced Thursday afternoon. Haden comes to Georgia Southwestern from Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, Mo., where she led the women’s basketball program for five seasons. During her tenure at MACC, Haden accumulated an overall record of 118-36

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Idaho, WBB Head Coach Newlee mutually agree to part ways

The University of Idaho and women’s basketball coach Jon Newlee have mutually agreed to part ways, Athletic Director Terry Gawlik announced Thursday.   “I want to thank Jon for his service to our women’s basketball program over the last 15 years,” said Gawlik. “Jon led Vandal women’s basketball to new heights, and we all appreciate the time and effort

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Memphis names Alex Simmons as new WBB Head Coach

Two-time NCAA National Champion and Tennessee native Alex Simmons has been named the head coach of the Memphis Tiger women’s basketball team. She becomes the 13th head coach in the program’s history.   A press conference and formal introduction of Simmons will be held at a later date. Fans can commit to season tickets online at www.GoTigersGoTix.com or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office

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Simmons tabbed as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Grambling

Courtney Simmons has been named the new Grambling State University head women’s basketball coach, announced by GSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott on Thursday.  Simmons joins Grambling State after 10 years at Troy University, serving as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. “This is an exciting moment for Grambling State University women’s

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Lyman named Head WBB Coach at UW-River Falls

Crystal Lanning, UW-River Falls’ Director of Athletics, announced Thursday, April 6, that Shelby Lyman has accepted the role as permanent head coach of UW-River Falls Women’s Basketball. “I am excited that Coach Lyman will continue to lead our women’s basketball program as head coach, Lanning commented. “Over the past four years, she has helped elevate the profile

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Utah Tech Women’s Basketball Staff Update

Utah Tech head women’s basketball coach JD Gustin announced three promotions within his coaching staff on Wednesday.  Gustin has elevated two of his assistants, Nicole Yazzie and Matt Thune, to associate head coach positions, while assistant coach Candace Thornton will also serve as the program’s new recruiting coordinator.   Yazzie, who had served as recruiting coordinator over the past two seasons, makes the

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Young receives contract extension through 2028 at Austin Peay

After a successful first two seasons at the helm of the Austin Peay State University women’s basketball program, head coach Brittany Young has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, Austin Peay Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison announced Wednesday.    “I could not be more excited to extend Coach Young’s time here in Stacheville,”

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