By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball season. This
Fralick, BGSU Agree on Contract Extension
Bowling Green State University Director of Athletics, Recreation and Wellness Bob Moosbrugger has announced a three-year contract extension for head women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick. Fralick’s contract now runs through March 31, 2027. “Robyn Fralick has built a tremendous team culture within the BGSU women’s basketball program,” said Moosbrugger. “She and her staff have elevated
UConn’s Auriemma Tests Positive For COVID-19
UConn head women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, March 14. The Hall of Famer is isolating at his home and is not experiencing any symptoms. Contact tracing protocols revealed that Auriemma did not have close contact with any other team member since Friday, March 12. All Tier I personnel have tested negative
Montana Search Committee Announced
Following up on our story from this weekend, Montana AD Kent Haslam has announced a national search will take place to identify the Grizzlies next head women’s basketball coach. Haslam will lead the process. He will be assisted by an eight-person search committee: Mike Frellick, Community and Hoop Club memberJean Gee, Senior Associate AD/SWADan Ingram, Associate
Darius Boyd named NECC women’s basketball coach
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