University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves officially announced the removal of the interim tag on Mallory Bernhard, officially making her the seventh head coach of the Fighting Hawks women’s basketball program. Bernhard is the first former Fighting Sioux or Fighting Hawk student-athlete to be named to the position. “I am so incredibly
Oklahoma’s Sherri Coale Retires
Sherri Coale, one of the most accomplished and impactful head coaches in University of Oklahoma history in any sport, is retiring after a transformative 25 years at the helm of the OU women’s basketball program. She informed her team Wednesday morning. Owner of the most wins in OU women’s basketball history and a member of the
Holt’s contract not renewed at UTSA
UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Lisa Campos on Tuesday announced that the school will not renew the contract of head women’s basketball coach Kristen Holt. “I want to thank Kristen for her hard work and dedication to the women’s basketball program and tireless commitment to the student-athletes during her tenure,” Campos said. “We are
Week 16: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball season. This
Fralick, BGSU Agree on Contract Extension
Bowling Green State University Director of Athletics, Recreation and Wellness Bob Moosbrugger has announced a three-year contract extension for head women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick. Fralick’s contract now runs through March 31, 2027. “Robyn Fralick has built a tremendous team culture within the BGSU women’s basketball program,” said Moosbrugger. “She and her staff have elevated
UConn’s Auriemma Tests Positive For COVID-19
UConn head women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, March 14. The Hall of Famer is isolating at his home and is not experiencing any symptoms. Contact tracing protocols revealed that Auriemma did not have close contact with any other team member since Friday, March 12. All Tier I personnel have tested negative
Montana Search Committee Announced
Following up on our story from this weekend, Montana AD Kent Haslam has announced a national search will take place to identify the Grizzlies next head women’s basketball coach. Haslam will lead the process. He will be assisted by an eight-person search committee: Mike Frellick, Community and Hoop Club memberJean Gee, Senior Associate AD/SWADan Ingram, Associate
Darius Boyd named NECC women’s basketball coach
Northern Essex Community College Director of Athletics Dan Blair has announced that Darius Boyd has been named the new women’s basketball coach for the Knights with plans to return the program to competition for the 2021-22 season. He will officially begin his duties with the Knights on April 1st. Boyd comes to Northern Essex from
University of Evansville Makes Leadership Change with Women’s Basketball
University of Evansville Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that head women’s basketball coach Matthew Ruffing has been relieved of his duties with the Purple Aces, effective immediately. “After evaluating our women’s basketball program, I have determined that a change in leadership is necessary at this time,” Spencer said. “Under Coach Ruffing’s leadership, we
Wynn relieved of duties at Washington
University of Washington Director of Athletics Jennifer Cohen announced today that head women’s basketball coach Jody Wynn has been relieved of her duties, effective immediately. “I want to thank Jody for her contributions to the program the last four years,” said Cohen. “These decisions are extremely difficult, but we felt it was in the best interest