Jan Hathorn, Washington and Lee University’s Michael F. Walsh Director of Athletics, announced the hiring of Brittney Kemp as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team and Assistant Professor of Physical Education. The sixth head coach in program history, Kemp joins Washington and Lee from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where she revitalized
Carver named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Goshen College
Former Goshen College women’s basketball standout Tyra Carver has been chosen as the eighth head women’s basketball coach in the 59-year history of the program, as announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Erica Albertin. Carver replaces her former coach, Stephanie Miller, who left to serve as the top assistant coach for Division I Bradley University after 13 seasons
Ward elevated to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Wilson College
Wilson College Director of Athletics Tina Hill has announced the promotion of Dylan Ward as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team. Ward had previously been the assistant coach for the Phoenix under Shane Rottier during the past two seasons where he helped lead the Blue and White to the postseason both years with the 2022-23 campaign
Knight named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Maine at Presque Isle
The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) has announced the hiring of Mark Knight as the new Assistant Athletic Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Knight, who has been a dedicated member of the UMPI community since fall 2017, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new
K-State, Mittie agree to new contract through 2028-29 season
Following the fifth NCAA Tournament bid and the eighth overall postseason appearance under the direction of K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State Athletics and Mittie have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2028-29 season, Director of Athletics Gene Taylor announced on Friday (June 28). The contract was unanimously approved by the
Freeman named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Oregon
Oregon head women’s basketball coach Kelly Graves has hired former Utah assistant coach Jerise Freeman to serve as the team’s assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, the program announced Wednesday. Freeman comes to Eugene after spending the last three seasons with the Utes, where she helped lead the team to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip
Blair-Lewis inks contract extension at George Mason
George Mason University Assistant Vice President & Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis today announced an agreement on a contract extension through the 2028-29 season with women’s head basketball coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis. The extension comes after the Patriots’ rapid improvement under Blair-Lewis’ leadership during her first three seasons in Fairfax. The Green and Gold have seen victories
Patterson promoted to Director of Basketball Operations at St. Johns
St. John’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Tartamella has announced that former student-athlete and graduate assistant Danielle Patterson has been promoted to Director of Basketball Operations on Wednesday. Patterson spent the final two years of her playing career with the Red Storm from 2021-23 and remained with the program as a graduate assistant this past season. In her new role,
Iowa Women’s Basketball Staff Update
University of Iowa P. Sue Beckwith, MD, head women’s basketball coach, Jan Jensen has announced the addition of two new staff members, Randi Henderson and Sean Sullivan, both UI graduates. Henderson will serve as an assistant coach while Sullivan will be an assistant coach/general manager. Henderson spent the last seven seasons at WashU in St.
WashU’s Henderson resigns, named assistant coach at Iowa
Randi Henderson, who has been the head coach of the Washington University in St. Louis women’s basketball program since 2017-18, is stepping down effective June 30. Henderson leaves WashU after seven seasons with a record of 103-54. Henderson will become an assistant coach at her alma mater, Division I University of Iowa, where she was a