Candis Blankson has been named DePaul women’s basketball assistant coach after serving last season as the staff’s Director of Corporate, Professional and Community Relations. Blankson played at DePaul for coach Doug Bruno from 1997-2001 and moved into the role of assistant coach prior to the 2001-02 season. Since Blankson joined the staff, the Blue Demons
Chris Gobrecht Receives Contract Extension
Air Force women’s basketball head coach Chris Gobrecht has signed a contract extension for five years, announced today by Air Force athletics director Col. Jennifer Block. Gobrecht, who recently finished her third season at the helm, is extended through the 2022-23 season. “Chris Gobrecht has done an amazing job building our women’s basketball program,” Block
Jenny Thigpin Hired as Northern Arizona Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
On Wednesday, Northern Arizona women’s basketball head coach Loree Payne announced Jenny Thigpin as an assistant coach. Thigpin fills a void on the staff and will work primarily with the Lumberjack post players. “Jenny is an incredible coach; head coaching experience at a DII and mid-major experience at a DI as an assistant,” Payne said.
Ashley Gill Accepts Assistant Coach Position With Utah State Women’s Basketball
Utah State head women’s basketball coach Jerry Finkbeiner has announced the addition of Ashley Gill to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Gill joins the Aggies after spending nine seasons on the women’s basketball staff at Washington State. She spent three seasons as a team manager and video coordinator before being named an assistant
Minnesota Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Minnesota head coach Lindsay Whalen finalized her coaching staff Wednesday with the announcement of the return of Danielle O’Banion as assistant coach. Previously, Whalen had named Kelly Roysland and Carly Thibault-DuDonis as assistant coaches on her debut staff. O’Banion was an assistant coach for the Golden Gophers during its best five-season run in school history
Winthrop Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Winthrop women’s basketball head coach Lynette Woodard announced three additions to her staff Tuesday. Lewis Shine will join the staff as associate head coach, Jackie Alexander as an assistant coach and Nellie Schafer as the team’s director of basketball operations. Lewis Shine comes to Winthrop most recently from Central State University, a Division II school
Grahm Smith as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at William Peace University
The William Peace University athletic department has named Grahm Smith as the new Head Coach for the women’s basketball program. Executive Director of Athletic Strategy and Special Projects, Phil Rowe shared, “Grahm’s enthusiasm, recruiting plan, basketball intellect, and his proven success with his athletes in the classroom propelled him to the top of over 90
College of Idaho Names Janis Beal Head Women’s Basketball Coach
College of Idaho athletic director Reagan Rossi has announced the hiring of Janis Beal as the new head women’s basketball coach for the Lady Yotes. “I am very excited to add Janis Beal to the Coyote Family as our new women’s basketball coach,” Rossi said. “She brings nine years of head coaching experience and has
Wyckoff Elevated to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Florida State
Florida State Women’s Basketball head coach Sue Semrau has announced that Brooke Wyckoff has been elevated to Associate Head Coach after seven strong seasons as assistant coach at her alma mater. After starring for the Seminoles from 1997-2001, including leading FSU to its first NCAA Tournament appearance under Semrau, Wyckoff has impacted the program greatly
Ben Finkbeiner Promoted to Associate Head Coach on Utah State Women’s Basketball Staff
Utah State women’s basketball has announced the promotion of Ben Finkbeiner to associate head coach. “I am honored to be named associate head coach. Utah State is a wonderful place to work. I have truly enjoyed recruiting student-athletes to the university, and coaching our players throughout the last four seasons,” Finkbeiner said. “I am very