Iowa Central has found a new head women’s basketball coach, hiring Brian Ortmeier to replace Kelly Kruger. Kruger announced his retirement from the position following the season. Ortmeier comes to the Tritons following a four-year stint as the head coach at Laramie County CC. The Golden Eagles finished this past season 18-13 overall, their second
Georgetown College names Graham as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Excited and grateful describe Georgetown College women’s basketball’s newest assistant Lexxus Graham. Coach James Jackson announced his hire Thursday afternoon. Graham will join the staff, replacing Kylee Gorby who has taken the head coaching position at Spalding University. “I’ve been so excited in this whole process,” Graham said. “I know I keep using that word,
Northwestern State WBB Staff Update
Experience and familiarity personify the coaching staff for new Northwestern State women’s basketball coach Anna Nimz. Nimz announced the hiring of Leasa Ailshie, Mike Brown and Mike Pittman filling her coaching staff. The hirings are subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System, which governs Northwestern State. When building
Blackmon Chosen to Lead Agnes Scott Women’s Basketball
After nearly three months of searching the Agnes Scott College women’s basketball program has a new leader. Reggie Blackmon has been named the head women’s basketball coach after a nationwide search for a replacement—effective June 1, 2020—as announced by Dr. Markesha M. Henderson, director of athletics at Agnes Scott. Blackmon becomes the 12th head coach
Purcell ’15 Named Rivier University Head Women’s Basketball Coach
It is official! Former Rivier University Women’s Basketball star Deanna Purcell has the interim tag removed and is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the Raiders. Purcell served as an assistant coach this past season under her former Head Coach Paul Williams and was elevated to interim Head Coach on February 1, 2020. “With Rivier
Vanderhoff Steps Down from Women’s Basketball Post at Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster Bible College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Katelyn Vanderhoff has announced that she is stepping down from her post effective immediately, ending a five-year stint at the helm of the Chargers. Vanderhoff coached 135 games over her five years with Lancaster Bible, finishing with an 82-53 (.607) overall record, and a 68-20 (.773) mark in
ODU Women’s Basketball Announces Staff Addition
Old Dominion women’s basketball head coach DeLisha Milton-Jones announced the first hire of her ODU head coaching tenure on Wednesday morning. Brandy Manning will serve as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He comes to ODU from Georgia Tech, where he was an assistant coach for the last year. Milton-Jones was named the eighth head coach
Sain named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Illinois Tech
Carissa Sain has been named the Illinois Institute of Technology head women’s basketball coach. She spent the previous 12 seasons with the University of Chicago women’s basketball program, including the last eight as head coach. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to join Illinois Tech,” said Sain. “I want to thank Usha Gilmore and
Tran Named Head Coach for Graceland University Women’s Basketball
Graceland University Athletic Director Brady McKillip announced Monday the promotion of Uyen Tran to head coach for Graceland Women’s Basketball. “I was impressed by Uyen over the entire three-week national search, as she kept rising to the top through each round of the process,” said McKillip. “Along with the dedication she has shown to the
Women’s Basketball Adds Deont’a McChester As Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Georgia Southern Head Women’s Basketball Coach Anita Howard announced today the hiring of Deont’a McChester as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the upcoming 2020-21 season. McChester comes from Tennessee State University, where he has served as an assistant coach for the last three seasons. “I am very excited to add Coach McChester to our