Vice President for Athletics and Athletic Director, Christina Paone, has announced the appointment of Johnny Montello as the 11th Head Women’s Basketball Coach in Walsh University history. Montello returns to Walsh University, having previously served as an Assistant Coach for the Walsh Women’s Basketball program from 2016 to 2019 and again from 2020 to 2022. Over
Williams named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Florida
Florida Gators women’s basketball head coach Kelly Rae Finley announced today the addition of Fred Williams as an assistant coach. Williams brings a wealth of experience across collegiate and professional basketball, most recently serving as the associate head coach at fellow SEC school, Auburn University. “Fred is a phenomenal addition to our staff,” said Finley. “His extensive background
Ryan named Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at Iowa State
Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced the addition of Emily Ryan to his 2025-26 staff as a graduate assistant. “I want to first of all thank our administration for making it possible for Emily Ryan to remain a member of the Cyclone Women’s Basketball family,” said Fennelly. “Emily’s loyalty to Iowa State and her passion for this program are
Wright named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Miami University
Miami University head women’s basketball coach Glenn Box has announced the addition of Avery Wright to his staff as an assistant coach. “I’m extremely grateful to Coach Box for this opportunity and excited to get right to work with the rest of the staff,” said Wright. “Coach Box has proven himself as an outstanding winner on the court,
Rutigliano named Assistant Coach and Chief Strategist for WBB program at St. John’s
The St. John’s women’s basketball program welcomes back Joe Rutigliano as Assistant Coach and Chief Strategist, Head Coach Joe Tartamella announced. Rutigliano returns to Queens where he spent three years on the staff from 2021-24, including the last two seasons as an assistant coach. He spent this past season as the lead assistant coach at New Hampshire and has
Notre Dame alum Pat Garrity (’98) Named Men’s & Women’s Basketball General Manager
A Notre Dame basketball alumnus has returned home in a new role aimed at revolutionizing the operational aspect of Fighting Irish basketball. On Tuesday, University Vice President & James E. Rohr Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua announced Pat Garrity as the Men’s & Women’s Basketball General Manager. Garrity will also serve as the primary sports administrator for
Northern Illinois Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Northern Illinois University head women’s basketball coach Jacey Brooks announced on Tuesday that Audra Clark and Mark Schwitzgable will join the Huskies coaching staff as assistant coaches. Clark comes to NIU after two seasons on the coaching staff at Bowling Green. She was the Video Coordinator in 2023 before being named Director of Player Personnel last
Abel named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at St. John’s
St. John’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Tartamella announced the addition of Assistant Coach Vanessa Abel. Abel arrives in Queens after spending the last six seasons at her alma mater, Duquesne, including serving as the Dukes’ Associate Head Coach in 2024-25. Abel previously served as an assistant coach at Western Michigan and Saint Francis in additional to being
Howard Payne University hires Gee as new Head Women’s Basketball Coach
The Howard Payne University athletic department today announced the hiring of Rodney Gee as head women’s basketball coach. With 33 years of women’s basketball coaching experience and over 600 career coaching wins, Rodney Gee begins his new chapter as a collegiate head coach after a very successful high school career. After one year in the
Pace named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Eureka College
Eureka College Athletic Director Sara Shaw has announced the hiring of Isaiah Pace as the 15th head coach in the history of the Red Devils women’s basketball program. “We are excited to welcome Coach Pace to the Red Devil community,” Shaw Said. “He has a passion for the game of basketball as well as the