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
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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
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Rogers named Head WBB Coach at A-State
After leading the Arkansas State women’s basketball team in the final 18 games of the 2021-22 season, Destinee Rogers has been named the program’s eighth all-time head coach, Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Bowen announced Sunday. In her first game as the team’s interim head coach on Dec. 14, Rogers made history as the first African-American female head
Purcell named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Mississippi State
One of the most respected recruiters in America and most impactful Division I assistant coaches in the country, Sam Purcell has been named the ninth head coach in Mississippi State women’s basketball history, MSU Director of Athletics John Cohen announced Saturday, March 12. “During our search, Sam Purcell routinely emerged as one of the nation’s elite recruiters and
Roden announces retirement as WBB Head Coach at Delta State
Delta State University head women’s basketball coach Craig Roden has announced his retirement from the coaching ranks. Roden’s retirement marks the conclusion of a long and distinguished career with hundreds of lives changed through the student-athlete experience at various stops along A 43-year coaching journey that has spanned the ranks of the NJCAA, NCAA Division I, and NCAA Division
San José State announces change in leadership for WBB program
San José State Director of Athletics Jeff Konya announced a change in women’s basketball leadership on Friday. Jamie Craighead Turner will not be retained and finishes her SJSU career with an overall record of 89-160 (.357) over nine seasons. The Spartans went 5-25 and 2-16 in the Mountain West during the 2021-22 season. SJSU finished 54-93 (.367) in conference competition
Turner receives 4-yr contract extension at Murray State
The Murray State University Board of Regents has voted to extend the current contract of head women’s basketball coach Rechelle Turner four years, through the end of the 2025-26 season. “Under Coach Turner’s leadership, our student-athletes have excelled in their development as students, persons, players and professionals,” said Director of Athletics Kevin Saal. “Coach Turner and her staff
Groninger announces retirement as WBB coach at West Georgia
University of West Georgia head women’s basketball coach Scott Groninger has announced his retirement from the coaching ranks. The retirement marks a conclusion to a long and distinguished career with hundreds of lives changed through the student-athlete experience at the various stops along his nearly 20-year path as a head coach. In 12 seasons as the head