It was announced today that University of Louisville women’s basketball head coach Jeff Walz and Director of Athletics Vince Tyra have agreed to a revised contract which includes an extension through 2028. “I would like to thank Dr. Bendapudi, Vince Tyra, Amy Calabrese and the UofL Athletic Board for recognizing the success we have had here in women’s basketball
Tang named Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach at CCNY
The City College of New York Interim Director of Athletics Steve Macias has named Tian Tang interim head coach of the CCNY women’s basketball program for the upcoming 2021-22 season. “I would like to welcome Coach Tang to the CCNY family,” said Macias. “We’re looking forward to an exciting women’s basketball season.” Tang spent the
Frager to retire as Fairfield Women’s Basketball Coach following 2021-22 Season
Fairfield University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Frager has announced that he will retire as the head coach of the women’s basketball program following the completion of the 2021-22 season, citing health reasons. Frager, who is entering his 15th season on the sidelines for the Stags, has led the team to 240 wins during that
Carr named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Medgar Evers
The Medgar Evers Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Rodney Carr as the program’s head women’s basketball coach. Director of Athletics Chetara Murphy spoke glowingly when asked about Carr’s appointment. “Rodney is a basketball lifer who has tremendous passion for the sport, and for seeing student-athletes reaching their full potential,” Murphy said. “He
Staley inks 7-yr, $22.4m deal at South Carolina
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved today a new contract for women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley, which will make her the highest paid African-American head coach in her sport and one of the highest paid women’s basketball coaches in the country. The seven-year, $22.4 million dollar deal secures Staley’s partnership with
Dixon retires as Head WBB Coach at Texas Lutheran; Patterson takes over
Mel Dixon, who led Texas Lutheran University to four Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances – the first two in school history, is retiring after 47 seasons and 736 wins as a head basketball coach at the high school and college level. Assistant Coach Troy Patterson has been named as Dixon’s
Mississippi State’s McCray-Penson steps down to focus on health
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