Story Courtesy: Nick Kapatos, Hofstra Athletics Hofstra Head Women’s Basketball Coach Danielle Santos Atkinson announces today the addition of Jenna Annecchiarico to her staff as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. “I’m thrilled to welcome Jenna to our staff,” said Santos Atkinson, who enters her ninth season as the Pride’s head coach in 2026-27. “As a Long Island
Harvey named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lynchburg
The University of Lynchburg athletic department and Director of Athletics Jon Waters are excited to announce the hiring of Christina Harvey as the new head women’s basketball coach. “Coach Harvey really impressed our committee with her passion for excellence and commitment to student success,” said Director of Athletics Jon Waters. Harvey joins Lynchburg after serving as associate head
Vermont State Castleton hires alum Jessica Turner as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics Tim Barrett announced that Jessica (née Banks) Turner ’09 has been appointed Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Vermont State University Castleton. Turner returns to her alma mater as the 14th head coach in the program’s 45-year history. “We are pleased to welcome Jessica Turner back to Castleton as our next head women’s
UMass assistant Fitzpatrick named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tufts
Tufts University Director of Athletics Ryan Pisarri has announced the hiring of Clare Fitzpatrick as the next head coach of the Tufts University women’s basketball program. Fitzpatrick becomes the program’s 10th head coach dating back to 1972. Fitzpatrick arrives at Tufts with a reputation as a dynamic leader, outstanding recruiter, and proven developer of student-athletes. She becomes just the
D2 NEWS: Drury Women’s Basketball Coach Kaci Bailey inks contract extension
Story Courtesy: Hudson Harkness, Assistant Director – Athletic Media Relations, Drury University Drury University Vice President and Director of Athletics Nyla Milleson announced Monday (June 22) that Drury head women’s basketball coach Kaci Bailey has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. “I am delighted to know that Kaci will continue to lead our student-athletes into the future
Hall named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Temple
Temple women’s basketball head coach Diane Richardson announced the addition of Sharay Hall to her staff as an assistant coach. Hall arrives on North Broad after spending the 2025-26 season at Jacksonville University following two seasons at Rider. In her lone season with the Dolphins, Jacksonville posted a 25-9 overall record, captured the ASUN Conference Championship, and
NAIA NEWS: William Woods hires Washington as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
William Woods University is proud to announce the hiring of Fulton native Talisha Washington as the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Associate Athletic Director for Owls Athletics. “I’m very excited to announce Talisha Washington as the next head women’s basketball coach at William Woods University.” added Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Brian Speilbauer. “She has a proven history of success, holds deep ties within the community, and will elevate
D2 NEWS: Elliott resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Point Loma
Story Courtesy: Tim Heiduk, Point Loma Associate Athletic Director for Communications Point Loma Nazarene University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Charity Elliott has resigned from her position to pursue other coaching opportunities. Elliott leaves Point Loma after five seasons, having engineered the best stretch in the program’s NCAA Division II era. “We are incredibly grateful for the leadership and impact
Sams departs Rust; Named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Wilberforce
Wilberforce University Athletic Director Roosevelt Barnes has announced the hiring of Jaleesa Sams as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The Bulldogs didn’t have to look far for its new leader as Sams comes to the WU after a successful stint at HBCUAC West foe Rust College, where she revitalized the program. Taking over a team with only six returning players, she rebuilt the roster
NAIA NEWS: Duncan elevated to Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lindsey Wilson
Story Courtesy: Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson Athletics Longtime Lindsey Wilson University assistant coach Terran Duncan has been named women’s basketball head coach. Duncan, who is the program’s fifth head coach, succeeds 37-year veteran John Wethington, who has been named assistant to the president for athletics development. “This is a dream job,” said Duncan, who spent the last