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
Ra’Kim Hollis Named UT Tyler Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Current assistant men’s basketball coach Ra’Kim Hollis will serve as the interim head women’s basketball coach until the search for the next head women’s basketball coach at UT Tyler is complete. UT Tyler Athletic Director Dr. Howard Patterson made the announcement of Hollis’ appointment to the position following the announcement that former head coach Jeannette Mosher and
Monmouth’s Craig resigns
Monmouth University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jody Craig has resigned, effective immediately, university officials announced Wednesday. “I would like to thank Jody for her dedication to the Monmouth Women’s Basketball program for the last four years,” said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Marilyn McNeil. “We are looking forward to finding the next coach that
Ole Miss Extends Contract of Yolett McPhee-McCuin
After a breakthrough year filled with remarkable highs, Ole Miss women’s basketball head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has agreed to a new four-year contract that runs through 2025, Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Keith Carter announced on Wednesday. Also, additional financial commitments have been dedicated to McPhee-McCuin’s staff. “Coach Yo has taken incredible strides in elevating
Week 15: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 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
Reiss inks 2-yr extension at URI
Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year Tammi Reiss has agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep her at Rhode Island through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Tuesday. “When we hired Tammi, the goal was to set a new standard of excellence for women’s basketball at the University
UT Tyler parts ways with WBB Head Coach Mosher
The University of Texas at Tyler Athletic Director Dr. Howard Patterson recently announced that head women’s basketball coach Jeannette Mosher and her staff will not have their contracts renewed for the upcoming season. Mosher led the Patriots for three seasons after being hired prior to the 2018-19 season and finished her tenure as UT Tyler