One of the best defenders in collegiate basketball of the 2020s and a WNBA No. 15 overall draft pick is joining the Grand Canyon staff. Lopes head coach Winston Gandy announced Celeste Taylor as assistant coach for the 2025-26 season. This hiring will reunite Gandy and Taylor in Phoenix after two seasons in Durham, where
Central Michigan Women’s Basketball adds El-Husseini for Player Development staff role
Story Courtesy Harrison LaLone, Central Michigan Central Michigan Women’s Basketball announced the hire of Dearborn, Mich.-native Rana El-Husseini to fill the player development role on its staff for the 2025-26 season. “Rana is a rising star in this industry, driven by endless passion and energy,” Head Coach Kristin Haynie said. “She not only understands the game, but she is
Johnson named Women’s Basketball Director of Operations at Virginia
Virginia women’s basketball head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton announced that Stacie Johnson has been named the program’s director of basketball operations. “I am thrilled to welcome Stacie Johnson to our staff,” Agugua-Hamilton said. “She is excited about being a part of what we are building at Virginia and is aligned with our mission to do whatever
Payne returns to Talladega as Women’s Basketball Head Coach and Director of Athletics
Following-up on something that I mentioned in today’s DAILY DIRT on HoopDirt.com… D2 Allen University head men’s basketball coach Andre Payne, who was hired back on April 15th, has resigned in order to become the Director of Athletics and Women’s Basketball head coach at NAIA Talladega College. Payne had spent last season as the head women’s
Belmont Women’s Basketball tabs Cambridge as Newest Assistant Coach
Belmont University women’s basketball head coach Bart Brooks has announced Jordyn Cambridge as the Bruins’ newest assistant coach. A three-time Vanderbilt University graduate, Cambridge joins the Belmont program following an illustrious playing career in the highly-touted Southeastern Conference and a year of coaching at her high school alma mater, the Ensworth School. “We are excited to welcome Jordyn to our
Queens University of Charlotte names Todd-Williams Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Queens University of Charlotte and head women’s basketball coach Jen Brown are pleased to announce the hiring of Taylor Todd-Williams as the program’s new assistant coach. Todd-Williams brings a wealth of experience in player development and championship culture to the Royals sidelines. “I’m grateful to be joining the Royal Family,” said Todd-Williams. “I’m excited to contribute to the growth
Iowa adds Walker to Women’s Basketball Staff
Jasmyn Walker has been named an assistant coach with the University of Iowa women’s basketball program, it was announced Monday by P. Sue Beckwith, MD, head coach Jan Jensen. “I am so excited to welcome Jas to our staff,” Jensen said. “Jas is a bright, young coach with a skill set that will complement our staff so
Mandeldove named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Fitchburg State
The Fitchburg State Athletics Department and Executive Director of Athletics, Matt Burke, announced that Jonathan Mandeldove will be the University’s 15th Head Women’s Basketball Coach. As part of this position, Mandeldove will also assist the Director of Recreation, Brad Cohrs, in managing intramural sports programming, among other responsibilities. “We are delighted to announce Jonathan Mandeldove
Baylor adds Jaelyn Richard Harris to Women’s Basketball Staff
Baylor head coach Nicki Collen announced the addition of Jaelyn Richard Harris as an assistant coach to the women’s basketball staff on Monday morning. “I’m excited to have Jaelyn join our staff,” said Collen. “She’s an up-and-comer in our profession, and her energy and passion, for both basketball and people, really stood out. I was looking for someone
Bozeman promoted to Women’s Basketball Head Coach at St. Francis (PA)
Saint Francis University Director of Athletics Jim Brazill has announced Chynna Bozeman’s promotion to women’s basketball head coach. She becomes the ninth head coach as the Red Flash enters its 58th season of women’s basketball in 2025-26. Bozeman came to Loretto last season as an assistant coach and helped the Red Flash to its most overall