Following up on a story that WHoopDirt.com first reported yesterday. Simon Harris has officially been named as the head women’s basketball coach at East Tennessee. Here’s the release from the school: During a press conference inside Brooks Gym on Friday afternoon, East Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Scott Carter named Simon Harris the new
The New Era of Recruiting
With another tumultuous season nearing its end, we know coaching staffs are beginning to shift their resources and focus to recruiting. But many staffs will find themselves echoing some of the same things they’ve said to their team throughout the season: Be adaptable and find a way. As a new recruiting season begins, so does
Spence resigns as WBB Head Coach at D2 Newman
Newman Athletics Director Joanna Pryor has announced the resignation of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Darin Spence. A national search will begin immediately to fill the open position. “We would like to thank Darin for his hard work and dedication over the past nine years,” said Pryor. “We wish him well in the future.” Spence finished his ninth season
Barnes extended through 2025-26 at Arizona
The University of Arizona and head women’s basketball coach Adia Barnes have agreed to a contract extension through the 2025-26 season, pending approval from the Arizona Board of Regents. Barnes, who returned to her alma mater as head coach in 2016, has built Arizona Women’s Basketball into a nationally renowned program and led the Wildcats
Harkleroad’s contract not renewed at Sacramento State
Sacramento State will not renew the contract of women’s basketball head coach Bunky Harkleroad, athletics director Mark Orr announced. The Hornets completed the 2020-21 season with a 3-22 overall record, including a 2-18 finish in Big Sky Conference games. Harkleroad spent eight seasons as the women’s basketball head coach and compiled an 88-151 overall record
Robbins joins Johns Hopkins WBB coaching staff
Kayla Robbins will join the Johns Hopkins women’s basketball coaching staff, it was announced by head coach Katherine Bixby earlier this week. Robbins joins the staff after spending the last four seasons as a member of the Michigan women’s basketball team. “I am thrilled to welcome Kayla Robbins to our Johns Hopkins Women’s Basketball family. Throughout
Brittany Young Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Austin Peay
Austin Peay State University Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison has again turned to a young coach who has risen through the ranks and gained a reputation as a diligent recruiter to lead one of the department’s flagship programs. The APSU athletics department will introduce Brittany Young as the 11th head women’s basketball coach in program
North Dakota removes interim tag from WBB Coach Bernhard
University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves officially announced the removal of the interim tag on Mallory Bernhard, officially making her the seventh head coach of the Fighting Hawks women’s basketball program. Bernhard is the first former Fighting Sioux or Fighting Hawk student-athlete to be named to the position. “I am so incredibly
Oklahoma’s Sherri Coale Retires
Sherri Coale, one of the most accomplished and impactful head coaches in University of Oklahoma history in any sport, is retiring after a transformative 25 years at the helm of the OU women’s basketball program. She informed her team Wednesday morning. Owner of the most wins in OU women’s basketball history and a member of the
Holt’s contract not renewed at UTSA
UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Lisa Campos on Tuesday announced that the school will not renew the contract of head women’s basketball coach Kristen Holt. “I want to thank Kristen for her hard work and dedication to the women’s basketball program and tireless commitment to the student-athletes during her tenure,” Campos said. “We are