Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today (April 16) Tina Thompson as head coach of the Cavaliers’ women’s basketball program. Thompson comes to Virginia after serving on the coaching staff at Texas the past three seasons. Prior to entering the coaching profession, Thompson had a college and professional career that gained her entry into the
McCallie to Take Medical Leave of Absence
Effective Monday, April 16, Duke University women’s basketball head coach Joanne P. McCallie will take a medical leave of absence for approximately two months to address a correctable kidney-related ailment, which was originally diagnosed in November of 2017. She will start a short term treatment program soon. “To be sure, we wish Joanne the absolute
Cougars Name Kamie Ethridge Women’s Basketball Coach
Washington State University Director of Athletics Patrick Chun announced Sunday the hiring of Kamie Ethridge as the next head coach of the Cougars’ Women’s Basketball program. Ethridge will be formally introduced at a press conference Tuesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. in the Cougar Football Complex media room. “We are ecstatic to welcome Kamie Ethridge
Recruiting 101: Do you have the tools to land your top targets?
The April evaluation period is already upon us and college basketball staffs are preparing to hit the road to watch the next crop of talent compete in tournaments across the country. While the basic skills needed to evaluate talent and develop relationships do not change, the technology used to plan and coordinate the recruiting process
Tony Francis Resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brad Wachler announced today that women’s basketball head coach Tony Francis is resigning to explore other professional opportunities. “We would like to thank Coach Francis for his eight years of service and commitment to Lindenwood University,” said Wachler. “He was a true ambassador to this program and a positive role model to the
Mary Evans Hired to Lead Valpo Women’s Basketball Program
Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Mary Evans has been selected as the next head coach of the Valparaiso University women’s basketball program. Evans will be formally introduced at a welcome reception on Wednesday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center media room. Evans, who has spent the last five seasons
Amanda Butler Named Women’s Basketball Coach at Clemson
Amanda Butler has been named Clemson’s new head women’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich announced following approval from the Clemson Board of Trustee’s Compensation Committee. Butler has 12 years of Division I head coaching experience, posting a 230-159 overall record with 10 postseason berths. She began her head coaching career at Charlotte, where
Randall-Lay Added to Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
First-year University of Cincinnati women’s basketball head coach Michelle Clark-Heard announced Thursday the addition of assistant coach Semeka Randall-Lay to her staff. “Semeka has experienced success at the highest level during her playing career at both the University of Tennessee and in the WNBA,” said Clark-Heard. “Her experiences as a player will allow her to
Justice named Sam Houston State WBB head coach
Sam Houston State has named Ravon Justice as its 10th women’s basketball head coach in the 48-year history of the program. Justice joins the Bearkats after two successful seasons as the head coach at Prairie View A&M, her first two years as a head coach. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to coach at a
Lindsay Whalen Takes Over University of Minnesota Women’s Basketball
Mark Coyle announced Thursday that Lindsay Whalen, one of the most decorated players in women’s basketball history, will return to the University of Minnesota as the new head women’s basketball coach at her alma mater. “People talk about the `it’ factor, and that is always difficult to define, but everyone who has ever spent time