After a national search for the successor of an all-time coaching legend, Villanova is bringing home one of its own to be just the fifth head coach in the history of its women’s basketball program. Denise Dillon ’96, a Villanova Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee with 17 years of Division I head coaching experience,
WHoopDirt.com NCAA D1 Coach of the Year Nominees presented by Pivot Analysis
Congratulations to the following sixteen coaches who captured WHoopDirt.com NCAA D1 Coach of the Week Awards during the 2019-20 college basketball season. These coaches are all eligible to receive the inaugural WHoopDirt.com NCAA D1 Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced next week. Week 1 Dawn Staley – University
LaHaye Announces Retirement after 38 Years at Randolph-Macon
After 38 seasons as head coach of the Randolph-Macon women’s basketball team, head coach Carroll LaHaye has announced her retirement. “First and foremost, I have a significant amount of gratitude to Randolph-Macon College and their belief in me for all these years,” LaHaye said. “I have said on numerous occasions and at every opportunity I
Hillburn Named Interim Women’s Basketball Coach at Pacific Lutheran University
The Pacific Lutheran University athletic department and athletic director Laurie Turner announced the hiring of GC Hillburn on Wednesday as interim head coach for the Lute women’s basketball program. “We’re very excited that GC is willing to serve as our head women’s basketball coach,” said Athletic Director Laurie Turner. “He will provide continuity to the
Merritt added to Illinois WBB staff
University of Illinois women’s basketball head coach Nancy Fahey announced Thursday (March 26) the addition of assistant coach Scott Merritt to her Fighting Illini coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome Scott to our staff,” said Fahey. “He is a proven winner and recruiter who has played and coached at the highest levels of our game.
Interim tag removed; Ivy named head coach at Trinity Valley CC
Precious Ivy has been named the head women’s basketball coach at Trinity Valley Community College. Ivy, who served as interim head coach since early January upon the resignation of Gerald Ewing, becomes the 11th head coach in the 45-year history of the Lady Cards. In her 17 games as interim head coach, Ivy led the
WHoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year Nominees presented by Pivot Analysis
Congratulations to the following fifteen coaches who captured WHoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Week Awards during the 2019-20 college basketball season. These coaches are all eligible to receive the inaugural WHoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced next week. Week 1 Justin Payne – Georgia
WHoopDirt.com NCAA D3 Coach of the Year Nominees presented by Pivot Analysis
Congratulations to the following sixteen coaches who captured WHoopDirt.com NCAA D3 Coach of the Week Awards during the 2019-20 college basketball season. These coaches are all eligible to receive the inaugural WHoopDirt.com NCAA D3 Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced next week. Week 1 Melissa Kuberka – St.
Lynette Woodard out at Women’s Basketball Coach at Winthrop
Winthrop announced that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lynette Woodard will not return for another season. “We are in the process of identifying new leadership and are excited about the future of the women’s basketball team,” said Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Ken Halpin. The Eagles were 11-19 this season, 8-12 in the Big South. Woodard went
Ricker named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Jamestown CC
Looking to move quickly in filling the void left at head coach of the women’s basketball team, Ken Ricker will take over the reins at Jamestown Community College. JCC athletic and recreation director George Sisson made the announcement Monday afternoon. “We’re excited about Ken joining the JCC family,” said Sisson. “Ken has accumulated a lot