President Dave Kaufman and Interim Athletic Director Steve Bruning announced the promotion of Camille McPherson as the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Capital University. McPherson had been serving as the interim head coach since mid-December. “We are excited to elevate Camille to our head women’s basketball coach,” said Bruning. “Camille has shown a strong initiative and
Frostburg State’s Saunders transitions to new role
Frostburg State University Director of Athletics Troy Dell has announced Carrie Saunders as the new Assistant Athletic Director for Academics & Student-Athlete Development. Saunders will be taking on the new role after leading the women’s basketball program for the past eight seasons. Along with the oversight of academics and student development, she will take on the
Northern Michigan’s Mattson retires
Northern Michigan University’s head coach Troy Mattson is set to retire in June after 17 years as leader of the Wildcat women’s basketball program and nearly 40 years with NMU Athletics. In addition to his coaching duties with the women’s basketball program, Mattson was the associate head coach of the NMU men’s basketball program from 1994-2005 and
Perry Named Interim Women’s Basketball Coach at West Virginia
West Virginia University Director of Athletics Shane Lyons has named Nitra Perry as interim head coach of the women’s basketball program while a national search is conducted to replace Mike Carey, who announced his retirement after 21 years of leading the Mountaineers. “I want to thank Nitra for stepping in to fill this important role,
Glispin announces retirement as Women’s Basketball Coach at Clark
Clark University women’s basketball head coach Pat Glispin has announced that she will be retiring after 38 years of leading the program. Coach Glispin guided the program to 569 victories, three ECAC New England DIII Championships, four NEWMAC Championships, seven NCAA Tournament appearances, and 25 NEWMAC Tournament appearances. Glispin was inducted into the New England
Cooper-Dyke announces retirement at Texas Southern
Texas Southern head women’s basketball coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke announced her retirement on Thursday. “Coach Cooper-Dyke has had a tremendous impact on TSU women’s basketball since her arrival and moved the program to new heights,” said Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Granger. “She will be missed as I wish her nothing but success in her
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Mitchell named Head WBB Coach at CSUN
CSUN Director of Athletics Mike Izzi has announced the removal of the interim tag and appointment of Carlene Mitchell as the Matadors’ head women’s basketball coach. “When we named Carlene our interim head coach this past July, she immediately united the team during an incredibly tough time surrounding the pandemic,” Izzi said. “She always put our student-athletes
West Virginia’s Carey announces retirement
West Virginia University women’s basketball coach Mike Carey, the winningest coach in program history, has announced his retirement after 21 years of leading the Mountaineer program. “I want to thank all my current and former players and staff for 21 great years at West Virginia University. This has been a lot of fun, and I am
NM State will not renew the contract of WBB Head Coach Atkinson
New Mexico State will not renew the contract of head women’s basketball coach Brooke Atkinson when it expires on April 30, Athletic Director Mario Moccia announced Tuesday. Atkinson’s fifth season as the Aggies’ head coach concluded on Tuesday, March 8, in the opening round of the WAC Tournament when the 10th-seeded Aggies fell to seventh-seeded Lamar, 65-54. In five seasons
Drill of The Week
This versatile ball handling drill from NBA trainer and iCan Bball founder Kyle Travis works on changing direction in small pockets of space. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vYXNN0o7hNE 2 ball drill You need two basketballs and some space to work Beginner: Cross balls in front with one bounce in-between Intermediate: Cross in front, then through the legs w/bounce in-between