Mississippi State University Women’s Basketball Coach Nikki McCray-Penson has stepped down from her position, effective immediately, to focus on her health. McCray-Penson stated, “Over the past several weeks, I have been faced again with health concerns I had hoped were behind me. In light of these developments, I have decided to step away from coaching in
McNelis added to Arkansas State Women’s Basketball staff
With just under a month remaining before the start of the 2021-22 women’s basketball season, Arkansas State head coach Matt Daniel announced the addition of Connor McNelis to his staff. McNelis joins A-State after a two-year stint as an assistant at Nicholls State under head coach DoBee Plaisance. With the Colonels, his responsibilities included working
Reid tabbed as new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Penn State Shenango
Penn State Shenango Athletics has announced the hiring of Toledo, Ohio, native Cimone Reid to be the next head coach of its women’s basketball team. Reid brings a depth of experience to Penn State Shenango’s Program. The Ottawa Hills High graduate was a standout player where she was named first team all-conference and second team
Beck elevated to Associate Head WBB Coach at Dakota Wesleyan
Dakota Wesleyan University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jason Christensen, along with Athletic Director Jon Hart, today announced the appointment of Celeste Beck, the current assistant women’s basketball coach, to the position of Associate Head Coach. About Beck’s appointment, Hart stated, “This is such a well-deserved appointment for Coach Beck. I’m extremely happy for her; we’ve
Varlan named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Northeastern
Northeastern women’s basketball Head Coach Bridgette Mitchell excitedly introduced Alex Varlan to the Huskies’ staff on Friday. Varlan will join the team as an Assistant Coach. “I am ecstatic that Alex has joined my staff. His innovation and creativity will help us greatly in our recruiting efforts, he comes from a winning background, and has received great tutelage under coaches like
Carter Hired as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 Cedar Crest
Kenric Carter has been named as the Head Coach of the Cedar Crest College Basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation Dr. Allen G. Snook Jr. on Friday. Carter, who will make his collegiate head coaching debut with the Falcons, has coaching experience at the high school and college level, most
McKeown inks multi-year extension at Northwestern
Northwestern head women’s basketball coach Joe McKeown has signed a multi-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the University, Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Derrick Gragg announced. “We are excited to keep Coach McKeown at the helm of Northwestern women’s basketball,” said Gragg. “Over more than a decade leading our Wildcats, he
UMass extends Verdi through 2025-26
University of Massachusetts head women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi has been extended through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced afternoon. The new five-year contract comes after a season where the Minutewomen won multiple postseason games for the first time in program history. “We are pleased to offer Coach Verdi another extension to show
St. Francis College Women’s Basketball Welcomes Assistant Coach Robert Isme
St. Francis College Brooklyn women’s basketball Head Coach Linda Cimino announced the addition of Robert Isme to her 2021-2022 staff as an Assistant Coach. “I’m excited to add Rob to our staff. He’s a New York native with local ties and has had a successful career out on Long Island. He will be a great addition working with our
Jess Bowen Named New Wheeling University Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach
The Wheeling University Women’s Basketball team has announced the hiring of Jess Bowen as the team’s new Graduate Assistant coach for the 2021-2022 season. Bowen joins head coach Matt Schmidt‘s staff and will help lead the Women’s Basketball team through the upcoming season. Bowen brings with her plenty of experience as both a player and