Bryant & Stratton College (WI) has named Avyanna “Avy” Young as its new head women’s basketball coach. “We’re excited to have Avy join the Bobcats family,” Associate Athletic Director Ryan Ratajewski said. “We believe Avy is the right leader to continue the winning basketball culture that has been established at Bryant & Stratton.” Young played
Reilly elevated to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Stonehill
Marcus Reilly has been promoted to associate head coach for Stonehill women’s basketball, head coach Trisha Brown announced this week. “We are excited to announce Marcus Reilly as the associate head coach of the Stonehill women’s basketball program,” Brown said. “His experience with and understanding of all aspects of leading our program has led to this transition. He has been
Jensen named Women’s Basketball Director of Operations at Santa Clara
New Santa Clara women’s basketball head coach Loree Payne has brought on Martin Jensen as the program’s Director of Operations. Jensen was at Northern Arizona with Payne during the 2024-25 season as a graduate assistant. Prior to joining the Lumberjacks, Jensen was a student manager with the SCU San Marcos women’s basketball team beginning in 2021. After two
Campbell adds Estarfaa to Women’s Basketball Staff
Head Coach Ronny Fisher and Campbell Women’s Basketball have announced the addition of Blair Estarfaa as an assistant coach. “I am incredibly excited and honored to be joining the Campbell University Women’s Basketball program,” Estarfaa said. “This is a special opportunity to grow both on and off the court, and I’m ready to contribute to a culture of
Yavapai College hires LeMay as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Zach LeMay enters his first season as Head Coach of the Yavapai College Women’s Basketball program after over 10 years coaching high school, AAU, and NBA G-League affiliated camps. “We are very excited to welcome Coach LeMay to Yavapai College,” said Athletic Director Tim Kneip. “He has a unique ability to develop talent and to establish
Pointer named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at D3 Kean University
Vice President of Athletics & Recreation Kelly Williams has named Tasha Pointer as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. Pointer becomes the sixth head coach in program history. The Chicago native is no stranger to New Jersey, having coached and played at Rutgers University. Pointer had two stints coaching with the Scarlet Knights under current Head
Southeastern Louisiana adds Rix to Women’s Basketball Staff
The reigning Southland Conference champion Southeastern Louisiana University women’s basketball team enters a new era as Ross Rix will join first-year head coach Jeff Dow’s coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Rix’s hire is pending approval of the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. Rix will serve as the associate head coach for the
Whitlock joins Youngstown State WBB Staff as Director of Creative Content and Event Specialist
Youngstown State women’s basketball head coach Melissa Jackson has announced that Chloe Whitlock has joined the program’s coaching staff as Director of Creative Content and Event Specialist. Whitlock will serve as YSU’s women’s basketball social media coordinator and its liaison for NIL and marketing, and she will assist with fundraising and events. “I am grateful to be at a
Washington departs Lincoln U (PA) for professional coaching opportunity
Lincoln University (PA) Athletics Department announces that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Janice Washington will be moving on after four impactful seasons at the helm of the Lions program for a new opportunity to coach professionally. During her tenure, Washington compiled an overall record of 64-50, highlighted by the historic 2021-22 season when she led the Lions to a
Leflar receives contract extension at UMass
Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Leflar has officially agreed to a contract extension, announced by Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford on Thursday. Leflar is now set to lead the Massachusetts women’s basketball program into the 2029-30 season, as the program enters its first season in the Mid-American Conference. “In just two seasons, Mike Leflar has continued the advancement of our women’s