Markell Cox is moving on from his position as the head women’s basketball coach at NAIA Bluefield University. There has not been an official announcement, but Cox posted the following on social media: Cox had spent the past two seasons at Bluefield, and was the head coach at Arkansas Monticello for two years before that.
Auriemma inks 5-yr extension at UConn
University of Connecticut director of athletics David Benedict announced a five-year extension to the contract of head women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma. “I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to continue to work alongside Geno Auriemma and his staff to add to what is already the gold standard for success,” Benedict said. “Coach Auriemma has dedicated over half
Stanton takes over Albany State Women’s Basketball program
Albany State University Director of Athletics, Dr. Kristene Kelly, has announced Akia Stanton to assume the women’s basketball head coaching duties for long-time coach Robert Skinner. ASU didn’t have to go far geographically to find the new veteran court general in Coach Stanton, who has been the Talladega College (Ala.) basketball coach, for the past two seasons and
Central Methodist hires Yung as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Central Methodist Director of Athletics Jeff Sherman announced the hiring of Dustyn Yung as the 11th Head Women’s Basketball Coach in program history Monday afternoon. “I am very excited for Dustyn to come home to Central,” stated Sherman. “From the beginning of our search, it was clear that he possessed all the traits we wanted
Tulane WBB Coaching and Support Staff Update
Tulane’s head women’s basketball coach Ashley Langford recently announced her complete 2024-25 coaching and support staff. The new coaches joining Coach Langford on the sidelines this season are assistant coach Darrick Gibbs; assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Joe Silvestri; assistant coach Rena Wakama, assistant coach/video coordinator Shyan Mwai; and director of basketball operations Cherise Beynon. The team
Blake named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jen Brown has announced the addition of Kenneth Blake to her coaching staff on Monday afternoon. Blake comes to Queens City after serving as the Assistant Coach for the Defiance College Women’s Basketball program. “We are elated to add Kenny, his fiancee, Najah and young daughter, Kennedi to our
Riverso announces retirement as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Augsburg
Ted Riverso, who won a school-record 128 games in leading the Augsburg University women’s basketball team over the past nine seasons, has retired from his head coaching position, the university announced on Monday. Taking over the Auggie women’s basketball program in 2015, Riverso finished his Auggie career with a 128-82 (.610) overall record and 94-61
Illinois Springfield announces Lett as new Head Women’s Basketball Coach
UIS Athletics has named Olivia Lett as the new head coach of the University of Illinois Springfield Women’s Basketball Program. Lett will become the program’s tenth head coach. Her appointment is subject to approval by the U of I Board of Trustees. “I am thrilled to have Olivia Lett joining us at UIS.” said Vice Chancellor of
Southeastern University hires Epperson as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Southeastern University Athletics Director Drew Watson announced today that Joshua Epperson has been hired as the next women’s basketball coach for the Fire. Epperson comes to SEU from Freed-Hardeman University, where he has been the head coach since 2020, leading the Lady Lions to three straight NAIA National Tournament appearances. “Josh has a proven record as a
Drew added to UNCW WBB Staff
UNCW Women’s Basketball Head Coach Nicole Woods has added Brittany Drew to her staff as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Drew has served as Head Coach at High Point Christian Academy since 2019 and recently surpassed 100 career coaching victories in her fifth season. “Brittany reminds me a lot of myself as a young coach. She