Northern Essex Community College Director of Athletics Dan Blair has announced that Darius Boyd has been named the new women’s basketball coach for the Knights with plans to return the program to competition for the 2021-22 season. He will officially begin his duties with the Knights on April 1st. Boyd comes to Northern Essex from
University of Evansville Makes Leadership Change with Women’s Basketball
University of Evansville Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that head women’s basketball coach Matthew Ruffing has been relieved of his duties with the Purple Aces, effective immediately. “After evaluating our women’s basketball program, I have determined that a change in leadership is necessary at this time,” Spencer said. “Under Coach Ruffing’s leadership, we
Wynn relieved of duties at Washington
University of Washington Director of Athletics Jennifer Cohen announced today that head women’s basketball coach Jody Wynn has been relieved of her duties, effective immediately. “I want to thank Jody for her contributions to the program the last four years,” said Cohen. “These decisions are extremely difficult, but we felt it was in the best interest
OFFICIAL: Indiana State and Vicki Hall Agree to Mutually Part Ways
Indiana State Director of Athletics Sherard Clinkscales announced Monday that Indiana State University and head women’s basketball coach Vicki Hall have agreed to mutually part ways. “We appreciate Vicki’s efforts at Indiana State and wish her the best for the future,” Athletic Director Sherard Clinkscales said. “I support her decision to pursue other opportunities.” “I am grateful
Jacques contract not renewed at Siena
Siena College has chosen not to renew the contract of women’s basketball head coach Ali Jaques. A nationwide search for the next Siena College Women’s Basketball Head Coach will now commence. “We are grateful for Ali’s service to Siena College and our women’s basketball program over the past nine years,” said Siena College Vice President
Rizzotti out as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at George Washington
George Washington Athletics announced today that Jennifer Rizzotti will not return as head coach of the women’s basketball team. “I’d like to thank Jen for her relentless drive and commitment to continue the winning tradition of our storied women’s basketball program,” said Athletics Director Tanya Vogel. “We are particularly proud of her team’s efforts this year
Montana to conduct search for new WBB Head Coach
University of Montana AD Kent Haslam confirmed last night that he will conduct a national search for a new head women’s basketball ccoach. Mike Petrino, who coached the team on an interim basis this past season, will be considered as a candidate. Petrino took over last April after former head coach Shannon Schweyen was not
Drill of the Week
In this Dr. Dish shooting drill with our friend longtime NBA Shooting Coach John Townsend, he focuses on a drill he used with former NBA and European pro, Sergio Rodriguez. The drill starts with the player attacking downhill and pulling up for a contested 3 at the wing. From there, the player moves from to
Hoop Insights – A Sleeper in the Big Ten
by Tony Perotti | Just Play Sports Solutions | Analytics Academy The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are riding a nine-game winning streak headed into the Big Ten Tournament this weekend. Earning a three seed, C. Vivian Stringer’s squad will get a bye into the quarterfinals, and they have done much of this work quietly on the national stage. Rutgers is ranked
Milleson Resigns as George Mason’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach
George Mason Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Brad Edwards announced Thursday that head women’s basketball coach Nyla Milleson has resigned from her position. In eight seasons with George Mason, Milleson compiled an overall record of 98-140, including a mark of 40-86 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. “I want to express my sincere appreciation to Nyla for