Director of Athletics Matt Mitchell has announced Talisha Washington (’13) as the eighth Head Women’s Basketball Coach in Westminster history. James Arnold was named the Director of Athletics at Columbia College, leading Mitchell to immediately choose alumni and former assistant Washington as a replacement. “I’m excited to continue working alongside these tremendous women,” said Washington.
Jackie Stiles Named Assistant Coach at Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma head women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale announced the addition of Jackie Stiles as assistant coach. Stiles joins OU’s staff after serving as an assistant coach at her alma mater Missouri State for six seasons, helping the Bears to six consecutive postseason appearances, including berths in the NCAA Tournament in 2016 and 2019.
Wyoming’s Joe Legerski Retires
By Associated Press April 25 LARAMIE, Wyo. — Joe Legerski is retiring as Wyoming women’s basketball coach, ending a 16-year run with the Cowgirls. The athletic department announced the decision Wednesday. The 61-year-old Legerski steps downs as the winningest coach in program history, going 314-186. He led the Cowgirls to the 2007 Women’s National Invitation
UB and Legette-Jack Agree To New Deal
The University at Buffalo and women’s basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2024 season, Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced today. “I want to thank President Satish Tripathi and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt for this opportunity to continue to grow our women’s basketball program,” said Legette-Jack.
Harris Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Miles Community College
Miles Community College Director of Athletics, Jerry Olson, has announced the hiring of Taylor Harris as the new head women’s basketball coach. “We are really excited to have Taylor Harris join the MCC family,” commented Olson. “He brings a ton of enthusiasm and passion for the game. He has been in a National Tournament Final and
Dan Lang Named Xavier Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Xavier head women’s basketball coach Melanie Moore has named Dan Lang as an assistant coach. Lang joins the Musketeers after seven seasons as the head coach SUNY Sullivan. “Dan is an incredible coach with head coaching experience,” said Moore. “He took over a program and turned them into winners right away. He is a grinder
Dean Lockwood Named Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Michigan State
Michigan State head women’s basketball coach Suzy Merchant announced Wednesday the hiring of Dean Lockwood as associate head coach. Lockwood comes to East Lansing with an extensive knowledge of basketball in the state of Michigan. He spent the last 15 seasons as an assistant coach at Tennessee. Overall, he spent 20 years working with both
Shelby Joins West Virginia University Women’s Basketball Staff
West Virginia University women’s basketball coach Mike Carey announced the addition of Bett Shelby as an associate head coach on Wednesday. “I am excited and humbled to join Coach Carey’s staff at WVU,” Shelby said. “Coach Carey is one of the nation’s elite women’s basketball coaches and his teams always compete at the highest level
Whittington named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Francis (PA)
Saint Francis University Director of Athletics Susan Robinson Fruchtl announced Wednesday that Keila Whittington has been named the eighth women’s basketball coach in program history. She will be formally introduced at a press conference Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the Stokes-Twyman room on the campus of Saint Francis inside the Maurice Stokes Athletic Center. You
Destinee Rogers Named A-State Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Arkansas State head women’s basketball coach Matt Daniel has announced the hire of Destinee Rogers as an assistant coach on his staff. “Destinee was the first player that I signed as a head coach,” said Daniel. “She helped us turn Central Arkansas into a championship program and win a conference championship. Since then, she has