Story Courtesy Tyler Kish, UNCW Athletics UNCW women’s basketball head coach Nicole Woods has announced the addition of veteran coach Kevin Harris as an assistant coach for the 2025-26 season. “Kevin is a proven winner,” Woods said. “Each program he’s been a part of, he’s helped rebuild. “He is a top-notch skills developer, hard worker, relentless recruiter, and most
NAIA McPherson College hires Moorehead as new Head Women’s Basketball Coach
McPherson College Athletics Director Josh Daume announced that Alex Moorehead has been named Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Coach Moorehead comes to McPherson after a successful four-year stint as the Head Coach at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Fla. “We’re excited to welcome Coach Moorehead and his family to McPherson,” Daume said. “He brings a wealth of
Former DePaul standout January returns to Blue Demon’s Staff as Assistant WBB Coach
DePaul women’s basketball head coach Jill M. Pizzotti announced the addition of Jessica January to her staff as an assistant coach. January, a four-year standout for the Blue Demons from 2013-17, returns to Lincoln Park after a successful professional playing career overseas. “It feels incredible to welcome back one of our most decorated alums to the program,”
Former Georgia Tech Coach Nell Fortner named new Head Coach of Canada’s Senior Women’s National Team
Canada Basketball has named Nell Fortner as the next head coach of the Senior Women’s National Team, signalling the start of a new chapter as 25 athletes formally commit to the program through the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. An Olympic gold medallist, FIBA World Champion, former WNBA coach and executive, and recently retired
Traversi, Army agree to mutually part ways
Army West Point Director of Athletics Tom Theodorakis announced that Army West Point and Missy Traversi, head women’s basketball coach, have mutually agreed to part ways. Glenn Rigney has been named interim head coach. A national search to find the next leader of the Army West Point women’s basketball program is underway. The leader will support the Army West
Drake adds Rotert to Women’s Basketball Staff
Drake women’s basketball has added to its coaching staff with the hiring of new assistant Kristin Rotert, Suzie Glazer Burt Head Coach Allison Pohlman announced. Rotert joins assistants Kelli Greenway and Whitney Moia, as well as Director of Operations Cortni Rush and Director of Basketball Analytics & Player Development Becca Hittner, on staff. “We are thrilled to welcome Kristin Rotert to Drake,” Pohlman
Sonius promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Briar Cliff
Briar Cliff University has announced the promotion of Connor Sonius to Head Women’s Basketball Coach, effective Immediately. “I am excited to announce the promotion of Connor Sonius to Head Coach,” said Tim Jager, Executive Director of Charger Athletics. “Connor has done an outstanding job in all aspects of the women’s program while serving as our full-time assistant. I look forward
Ortmeier named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Wayne State
Wayne State College Director of Athletics Mike Powicki has announced that Brian Ortmeier has been named as the new head women’s basketball coach for the Wildcats, becoming the 12th head coach in the 55-year history of the program. “We are very excited to have Coach Ortmeier become the next head coach of Wildcat women’s basketball,” said Powicki. He
Smith Departs Conn College; Named Head WBB Coach at Hartford
University of Hartford Director of Athletics & Recreation Alicia Queally announced that Jackie Smith ’11 is returning to the University of Hartford as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. “We are excited to welcome Jackie Smith back home to the University of Hartford. It is clear that she has a passion for UHart and will
Ploog named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Azusa Pacific
Dan Ploog has been named the new head coach of Azusa Pacific Women’s Basketball. Ploog, who has spent the past 18 seasons on staff under former head coach T.J. Hardeman becomes just the eighth head coach in program history. “Dan has been an integral part of our women’s basketball success for nearly two decades, and we are excited