Brooks Williams, the all-time winningest head coach in McNeese State University history who spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Alabama, has been named head women’s basketball coach at ULM, according to an announcement made Tuesday, April 9 by Interim Athletics Director Scott McDonald. Williams’ hiring is pending approval
Tennessee Named Kelly Harper Head Women’s Basketball Coach
University of Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer announced Tuesday that 1999 UT graduate and women’s basketball standout Kellie (Jolly) Harper has been chosen as the new head coach of the Lady Volunteers. She will be formally introduced at a press conference on campus Wednesday. The university and Harper have agreed to a five-year contract with annual
Alisa Kresge Named Vermont Women’s Basketball Head Coach
The University of Vermont named Alisa Kresge as head coach of women’s basketball on Tuesday after a season in which Kresge led the Catamounts to a fifth-place finish in America East as interim head coach. Vermont won 11 games this season marking their best year since 2009-10. The 11 wins were also the most by
Nell Fortner Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
Nell Fortner has been named the sixth head coach in Georgia Tech women’s basketball history, director of athletics Todd Stansbury announced on Tuesday. One of the most successful coaches in women’s basketball history, Fortner has compiled a 305-187 (.620) record as a head coach at the collegiate, professional and international levels. She has led teams
Jennifer Pruett named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Saginaw Valley State
Saginaw Valley State University Director of Athletics John Decker has announced that Jennifer Pruett has been named head coach of the Women’s Basketball program. Pruett comes to Saginaw Valley after serving as an assistant coach at Division I St. Bonaventure University. “I would like to thank John Decker, Angela Pohl, the search committee and everyone
TPG Pro Scout School July 8-9 Las Vegas… Use Code “Hoopdirt” to save $20
Pro Scout School is back for our 6th year in Las Vegas during the NBA Summer League. Pro Scout School is a one of a kind event that is a must attend for anyone interested in basketball Scouting, Player Personnel, Coaching and Basketball Operations. This conference is a gathering of the most successful basketball executives,
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Team Motion Shooting Drills- The Curl Action
In this team shooting workout in the Dish Lab, we focus on the curl action with a motion offense setting. While Dr. Dish machines have been commonly known and used in an individual and small group setting, it’s also a great tool to help maximize team drills! Check out the full drill in action below.
Gannon Announces Cleve Wright As Next Women’s Basketball Coach
Gannon University has named Cleve Wright as its next head women’s basketball coach. The announcement was made Friday morning during a press conference held in the Boardroom of Gannon’s Old Main. One of Gannon’s all-time winningest basketball coaches, Wright returns as the Lady Knights embark on their 47th season. A coaching veteran of nearly three decades at
Moore Named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Xavier
Xavier Vice President for Administration and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher has announced Melanie Moore as the new head women’s basketball coach. Moore joins the Musketeers after a spending seven seasons at Michigan, most recently serving as associate head coach. Moore becomes the eighth coach in program history. Xavier will hold a introductory press conference
Ole Miss Extends Contract of Yolett McPhee-McCuin
Ole Miss women’s basketball head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has agreed in principle to a new four-year contract that runs through 2023, Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Ross Bjork announced on Thursday. “Coach McPhee-McCuin has been a breath of fresh air for our women’s basketball program from the moment she stepped foot on campus,”