Robyn Scherr-Wells, who has shown a knack for revitalizing programs and developing talent, has been hired as the 11th head coach in University of Evansville women’s basketball history. UE Director of Athletics Mark Spencer made the announcement Tuesday. Scherr-Wells will be introduced as the Purple Aces head coach during a press conference inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse at 3 PM on Tuesday.
Kaci Bailey Named Quincy University Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Quincy University has announced Kaci Bailey as the next head women’s basketball coach today (April 19). Bailey comes to QU from George Mason University where she served as the assistant women’s basketball coach and assistant recruiting coordinator for the past four years. “Kaci Bailey has had an outstanding career as a basketball player and coach,
Huth Resigns as Northern Colorado Women’s Basketball Coach
Northern Colorado women’s basketball head coach Jenny Huth has resigned from her position after three years leading the Bears. “I respect Jenny’s decision and want to thank her for her time and commitment to the women’s basketball program,” said Athletic Director Darren Dunn. “We wish her and her family the best in their future endeavors.” Huth went
Mark Trakh Retires As USC Women’s Basketball Head Coach
USC women’s basketball head coach Mark Trakh, who guided the Women of Troy the past four seasons, announced today (April 21) that he is retiring. This was Trakh’s second stint as USC’s head coach. He is the second winningest women’s basketball coach in USC history behind Linda Sharp, with a 155-114 record. “This is a perfect
Russell to Step Down as Snow College Women’s Head Basketball Coach
Snow College Athletic Director Rob Nielson today announced head women’s basketball coach Mike Russell will step down to become the head boys’ basketball coach and teacher at Syracuse High School in Syracuse, Utah. “Mike has made a tremendous impact on our women’s basketball program over the past six years,” Nielson said. “He has led the
Maximizing fit through the transfer portal
Men’s and Women’s NCAA Division 1 teams face a number of unprecedented challenges in 2021, one of which is the ever growing transfer portal. As of today, there are more or less 1,000 players available in each of the portals and every team / player is left with a number of decisions. Evaluating the “best”
Colgate Names Adeduntan WBB Head Coach
Colgate Athletics announced Wednesday the hiring of Ganiyat Adeduntan (pronounced Gha-knee-yacht A-Da-dun-Ten) as the ninth women’s basketball head coach in its Division I program history. Adeduntan arrives after three seasons as the top assistant coach and four seasons overall on the staff of Jennifer Rizzotti at George Washington. She helped the Colonials win an Atlantic-10
Washington named Associate Head WBB Coach at GMU
George Mason University women’s basketball head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis has announced that Niki Washington will join her staff as associate head coach. An 18-year veteran of the coaching profession, Washington brings a wealth of experience to Fairfax. “I always admired Niki’s professionalism,” said Blair-Lewis. “She embodies a strong knowledge for the game and an intense passion for
Valley returns to UConn WBB Staff
UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma announced the addition of Morgan Valley, a three-time national champion for the Huskies as a student-athlete, as an assistant coach, pending the completion of the university’s employee onboarding process. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have Morgan come on board,” Auriemma said. “We wanted to get someone in here who
Killinger named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Indiana State
Indiana native Chad Killinger is returning home. The coaching veteran, formerly assistant coach at Nicholls State University, has been named the ninth women’s basketball coach in Indiana State history, ISU Director of Athletics Sherard Clinkscales announced Tuesday. Killinger will be introduced at a press conference at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 27, in the Hulman