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Balman named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at UMass Lowell

UMass Lowell Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jon Plefka has revealed the addition of new assistant coach Erica Balman prior to the 2025-26 season. Balman enters the program after serving one season at Boston University as the director of basketball operations for the Terriers.  “I’m happy to welcome Erica to UMass Lowell as an assistant coach,” said Plefka. “Her

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Frazier joins Denver Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff

The University of Denver women’s basketball program has hired Alex Frazier as an assistant coach, head coach Doshia Woods announced on Friday.   “I am thrilled to welcome Coach Alex to our staff,” Woods said. “She will bring energy, passion and experience that will allow us to continue to pursue our goals both on and off the court.

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Summers steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at D2 Albany State; Triplett named Interim Head Coach

 Albany State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Akia Summers (Stanton) has announced that she will step down from her position to pursue other opportunities. “We are grateful to Coach Summers for her contributions to the program,” said Dr. Kristene Kelly, Director of Athletics. “We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.” Assistant Coach Todd

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Albany adds Holmes to Women’s Basketball Staff

The University at Albany women’s basketball program and head coach Colleen Mullen have announced the hiring of assistant coach, Michelle Holmes. “We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to the Great Dane family,” said head coach Colleen Mullen. “Her experience as both a standout player and coach at American brings tremendous value to our program. As a highly accomplished post player,

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Boone joins Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Staff

Story Courtesy: Casey Montalvo, Texas Tech Athletics Texas Tech head coach Krista Gerlich has announced the hiring of Renae Boone as assistant coach for the Lady Raiders. “We are thrilled to welcome Renae Boone to our program as our new assistant coach and recruiting operations,” Gerlich said. “Her extensive experience and passion for developing young talent will

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Pellum named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Brown

Elizabeth F. Turner ’98 Coaching Chair for Women’s Basketball Monique LeBlanc has introduced Jason Pellum as the Bears’ new assistant coach. “I’m thrilled to be adding Jason to our staff and welcoming him to our community here at Brown,” LeBlanc said. “Jason has strong experience in a variety of different coaching roles and will make an immediate

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BYU hires Andrew Curtis as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

BYU head coach Lee Cummard announced the hiring of Andrew Curtis as the Cougars’ newest assistant coach. “Andrew brings a wealth of experience at the grassroots level of basketball,” said Cummard. “He has coached great teams and helped develop elite players over his many years in the coaching profession. He’s a basketball addict and eats, sleeps and

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Kaifes added as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Western Carolina

Western Carolina women’s basketball head coach Jonathan Tsipis announced the addition of Claire Kaifes as an assistant coach and a new face on the Catamount bench for the 2025-26 season.  Kaifes (pronounced KAY-fiss) is a former women’s basketball student-athlete at Marquette University, where she crossed paths with Tsipis during his tenure on staff with the Golden Eagles. She joins

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