Story: DePaul Athletics Doug Bruno has dedicated most of his adult life to championing the cause of women in sports by coaching a crowd-pleasing style of play to entertain fans and grow the game. He has given everything he has to elevate the stature of women’s basketball while waging a never-ending battle against gender inequity in
UNC Wilmington fires Head Women’s Basketball Coach Barefoot
Head coach Karen Barefoot, who has directed the UNCW women’s basketball team for the last five seasons, has been relieved of her duties, Director of Athletics Jimmy Bass announced Monday. The move is effective immediately. Assistant Coach Tina Martin will serve as Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the season. “We appreciate Coach Barefoot’s work with our program and
Tyler JC Head Coach Trenia Tillis Hoard earns 500th career win
Last week, Tyler Junior College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Trenia Tillis Hoard recorded her 500th career Apache win as her team defeated Kilgore 75-72 this past Wednesday night. Hoard is in her 22nd season at the helm of the Apaches and boasts a career record of 500-204. She has led Tyler to the NJCAA National Tournament times,
FGCU’s Smesko earns career win #600
Faster than Pat Summitt, Tara VanDerveer, and C. Vivian Stringer, Florida Gulf Coast head coach Karl Smesko earned career win No. 600 last Thursday night as the No. 20 FGCU women’s basketball team cruised past Central Arkansas at the Farris Center. The win improved the Eagles to 20-1 overall and 9-0 in ASUN play, while UCA fell
Week 13: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Capital Elite Agency
By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 13 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Capital Elite Agency. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Capital Elite Agency which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2021-22 college basketball
EIU’s Matt Bollant wins 400th career game
Kira Arthofer banked in a game-winning shot as Eastern Illinois women’s basketball gutted out a 70-68 road win over SIUE. The buzzer beater gave head coach Matt Bollant the 400th win of his career, and moved EIU to 13-10 on the season, and 8-4 in Ohio Valley Conference play. “What a way to get it, on a
Oregon State’s Rueck extended through 2030-31
The most successful coach in Oregon State women’s basketball history has agreed to a new contract that will run through the 2030-31 season, as OSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced a new extension for head coach Scott Rueck. “This is Scott’s alma mater and he is a Beaver to the core,” Barnes said. “His
Hobson nabs 300th win at Fort Hays State
The No. 6 Fort Hays State women’s basketball team outscored Newman 17-2 in the first quarter Thursday (Feb. 3) before going on to win by 49 on the road, 79-30. It was FHSU’s largest margin of victory in an MIAA game and was the second-fewest points allowed against a Division II opponent during the Tony Hobson era (50-28
Week 12: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Capital Elite Agency
By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 12 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Capital Elite Agency. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Capital Elite Agency which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2021-22 college basketball
Drill of The Week
In this Dr. Dish Drill of the Week, Coach Tony Miller breaks down a simple spacing technique to help create long closeouts for the defense, which will generate open shots for your team. Check out the full breakdown below! Skip Back and Kick Back Shooting “Spacing is Offense. Offense is Spacing.” Maintaining effective spacing within any