Cal State Fullerton Director of Athletics Jim Donovan has announced the hiring of Sammy Doucette to be the Titans new head women’s basketball coach. “It’s clear that Sammy is a winner at every level – as a student-athlete, assistant coach, and the past seven years as the head coach of the Orange Coast College Women’s Basketball team,”
D3 NEWS: Ithaca hires Hughes as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Following the conclusion of a national search, Ithaca College Director of Athletics, Aaron Bouyea, is pleased to announce that Erin Hughes has been selected to serve as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. Hughes will officially begin her appointment on May 26. “A national search led us to Erin, and it quickly became
D3 NEWS: Bourne named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lewis & Clark College
Lewis & Clark College Director of Physical Education and Athletics Mark Pietrok announced the hiring of Annie Bourne as the 14th head women’s basketball coach in program history this afternoon. Bourne joins the River Otters after 11 seasons as an assistant coach at DePauw University, where she helped guide the Tigers to seven North Coast Athletic
Lawler hired as WBB Assistant Coach and Recruiting Director at Old Dominion
Story Courtesy: Jonathon Agnello, ODU Athletics Old Dominion University head women’s basketball coach DeLisha Milton-Jones announced that Gee Lawler will be joining her staff as an assistant coach and recruiting director. “The addition of Ginnesica to my staff is a hire I am very excited about,” said Milton-Jones. “Coach Gee will bring a fresh perspective, bright personality,
Devrinn Paul added to Bellarmine Women’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Story Courtesy: Adam Pruiett, Bellarmine Assistant Director of Athletics Communication Devrinn Paul, who worked with the University of Louisville women’s basketball staff while Bellarmine head coach Monique Reid was building her Hall of Fame playing career with the Cardinals, has reunited with Reid as an assistant coach with the Knights. Paul most recently was the head women’s
JUCO NEWS: Nate Oakland named Women’s Basketball Coach at Kirkwood CC
Kirkwood Community College has announced the hiring of Nate Oakland as the next head coach of its women’s basketball program, bringing a highly accomplished and experienced leader to one of the premier programs in junior college athletics. Oakland, a 21-year collegiate coaching veteran, joins Kirkwood after completing his fourth season on the staff at the University
Wright resigns as WBB Head Coach at Long Beach State; joins Alabama Coaching Staff
Alabama women’s basketball head coach Pauline Love announced the addition of former Long Beach State head coach Amy Wright to her staff on Thursday. Wright will serve as Love’s associate head coach for the Crimson Tide following a three-year stint with the Beach. “Amy is one of the most respected recruiters and player developers in our game,”
D2 NEWS: Eric Jackson, Jr. receives 3-yr contract extension at Edward Waters
Edward Waters University has solidified the future of its rapidly rising women’s basketball program, announcing a three-year contract extension for head coach Eric Jackson, Jr. following a historic 2025–26 campaign. Jackson, who quickly transformed the Lady Tigers into a powerhouse within the SIAC, guided Edward Waters to a remarkable season that included a SIAC Regular Season Championship. The Lady
D3 NEWS: McNamara elevated to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Conn College
Connecticut College has promoted Wade McNamara to head coach of the women’s basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics Mo White on Thursday. McNamara served as assistant coach for the Camels in 2025-26. He assumed head coaching duties late in the season and led Conn to several key victories and its first NESCAC Championship berth since 2022. Conn
D2 NEWS: Nova Southeastern hires White as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Isaac White, assistant women’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at University of Findlay in Ohio, has been named head coach for women’s basketball at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), beginning May 1. White has been assistant women’s basketball coach at Findlay since 2023 where he led the development of offensive strategies and skill-building initiatives for the