Story Courtesy Sam Strasner (ATU University Relations) It’s a circle that began in 1995 when Joe Foley asked a recently retired Arkansas Tech University men’s basketball player if he had an interest in coaching. Thirty-one years later, that circle is now complete and one of the winningest programs in NCAA Division II women’s basketball history
Austin named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State University Vice President for Athletics Greg Seitz has announced the hiring of Ricky Austin as the new head coach of the Gamecock women’s basketball program. Austin replaces Rick Pietri, who recently announced his retirement following a highly successful tenure leading the program. “Ricky Austin represents everything we value in a head coach at Jax State,” said Seitz. “He
Beeman announces retirement as Women’s Basketball Coach at Hawaii
University of Hawai’i head women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman has announced her retirement from coaching. Beeman, the eighth head coach in program history, departs after 14 seasons at the helm of the Rainbow Wahine. She will remain with the university to lead the program during the transition period until a new head coach is named. “Laura Beeman‘s impact
Ferrara replaces Lazo on Tennessee Women’s Basketball Staff
Story courtesy: Eric Trainer, UT Athletics Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kim Caldwell announced on Monday the addition of former Florida State associate head coach Bill Ferrara to her staff as an assistant. Ferrara, who has been with the Seminoles since 2022-23, replaces Gabe Lazo, who submitted his resignation on Friday. “I am pleased to welcome Bill to
Tianni Kelly named Women’s Basketball Coach at Kennesaw State
Story Courtesy Mark Wasik, KSU Athletics Tianni Kelly has been named the ninth head coach in Kennesaw State women’s basketball history, Director of Athletics Milton Overton announced Monday, pending university background check and USG approval. Kelly takes over after spending the past two seasons as the associate head coach at Chattanooga, helping the Mocs to a regular season championship and a pair of postseason
UCF parts ways with Women’s Basketball Head Coach
The University of Central Florida has released the following statement on the dismissal of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Sytia Messer On Monday (March 30), we met with women’s basketball head coach Sytia Messer to inform her that we will be moving in a new direction with the leadership of our program. We are grateful to Sytia for
Mulhern steps down as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Catherine University
St. Catherine University head basketball coach, Don Mulhern, has announced his decision to step down after nine seasons leading the Wildcats. Mulhern concludes his tenure at St. Kate’s after nearly three decades as a head coach, finishing his career with a 370-353 overall records. The decision to step away at this time was driven by personal
Ford resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Purdue Northwest
Purdue Northwest Athletics announced that Jesse Ford has resigned from his position as head coach of the Pride women’s basketball program. Ford led the Pride for the past two seasons, guiding the program’s growth on and off the court while mentoring student-athletes in competition and in the classroom. “My sincere appreciation to Jesse for his dedication and commitment
URI hires Mullen as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Colleen Mullen has been named as the University of Rhode Island’s women’s basketball head coach, URI Vice President and Director of Athletics Pat Lyons announced Sunday. The 2025 America East Coach of the Year, Mullen comes to Kingston off a highly successful eight-year run with UAlbany. She led the Great Danes to four consecutive national postseason appearances and
Iverson named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Wisconsin–Eau Claire
The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Director of Athletics Jason Verdugo has announced the hiring of Hannah Iverson as the Blugolds’ new Head Women’s Basketball Coach, bringing home an Eau Claire native with a proven record of success in the WIAC. “Hannah is a proven winner who reflects the competitive standards we expect at UW–Eau Claire,” said Director of Athletics, Jason Verdugo. “She builds strong, authentic relationships