Oregon women’s basketball head coach Kelly Graves added a familiar face to his staff on Thursday, announcing the hiring of Jackie Nared Hairston as an assistant coach. Oregon’s director of creativity and video during the 2017-18 season, Nared Hairston returns to Eugene after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Arizona, where
Wisdom-Hylton joins BC WBB staff
Boston College women’s basketball head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee announced today that Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton has joined the program as an assistant coach. Prior to Boston College, Wisdom-Hylton spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Wisconsin. “I am excited to welcome Lindsay to our basketball family,” said Bernabei-McNamee. “Her impressive playing career at Purdue along with in
Tulsa Women’s Basketball Staff Update
University of Tulsa first-year head coach Angie Nelp announced today the appointment of Jackie Stiles, Dodie Dunson II and Sydni Means to the women’s basketball coaching staff. “I am thrilled to have Jackie, Dodie, and Sydni join our TU family,” Nelp said. “All three are amazing individuals who embody the values and mission of our program and
Yvonne Sanchez Named Arizona State Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Arizona State University head women’s basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne today announced that Yvonne Sanchez – a coach with more than 30 years of experience both as an assistant and head coach – will be joining Turner Thorne’s staff as assistant coach at ASU. Sanchez will be coming to Tempe from the University of Michigan where
Drew Johnson Named Newman University Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Newman University has named Drew Johnson its head women’s basketball coach effective May 4. Johnson comes to Newman from Bethel College. Newman Athletic Director Joanna Pryor believes the future is bright for the Jets’ women program with the addition of Johnson, “I am very pleased to announce Drew Johnson as our next women’s basketball coach. He
Lewis Athletics Names Matt Nelson As New Head Women’s Hoops Coach
Lewis University Director of Athletics Dr. John Planek announced on Thursday (April 29) that women’s basketball assistant coach Matt Nelson will be the next head women’s basketball coach at Lewis. Nelson takes over for Samantha Quigley Smith who was announced as the head coach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Tuesday. In addition, Planek also
Kennesaw State Announces Octavia Blue as Women’s Basketball Coach
Kennesaw State Director of Athletics Milton Overton announced Octavia Blue as the next women’s basketball head coach Thursday. Blue joins KSU after a successful nine-year run as an assistant coach for the University of Miami. “I am pleased to welcome a rising star in the coaching industry, Octavia Blue, to lead our women’s basketball program,”
Shapiro Ord Receives Contract Extension at Binghamton
Binghamton University head women’s basketball coach Bethann Shapiro Ord, who recently completed her third season at the helm of the program, has received a contract extension through the 2025-26 season. The announcement was made on Thursday by Director of Athletics Patrick Elliott, Ph. D. Shapiro Ord steered the Bearcats to a 22-win season in 2019-20
Terrell Coburn Named Wagner College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Wagner College President Joel W. Martin and Director of Athletics Walt Hameline have announced the promotion of Terrell Coburn as Wagner’s tenth head women’s basketball coach. Coburn’s promotion follows the departure of Heather Jacobs, who announced her resignation on Monday. “Coach Coburn has earned this position through his leadership and unyielding commitment to the student athletes
Gina Castelli Announces Retirement as Le Moyne College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Le Moyne College announced on Wednesday afternoon that head women’s basketball coach Gina Castelli will retire after eight years in charge of the Dolphins. “It has been an honor and a privilege to be the head women’s basketball coach at Le Moyne College!” said Castelli. “Le Moyne has had a profound impact on my life