Upper Iowa University Director of Athletics Rick Hartzell announced Nate Oakland as the new head coach of the Peacock women’s basketball program on Tuesday. Oakland will be the 14th head coach in the 44-year history of the Peacock women’s basketball. “I am thrilled to be able to bring Nate Oakland into the Upper Iowa University family,”
Hatchell, assistant coaches placed on administrative leave at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has placed Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell and her three assistants on paid administrative leave amid player concerns and is reviewing the program. School spokesman Steve Kirschner said Monday in a statement that the review is “due to issues raised by student-athletes and others.” He
USW Head Women’s Coach Hitchcock Resigns; Becomes Mustangs Men’s Coach
The University of the Southwest has introduced Cory Hitchcock as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The hiring comes after Timm Dixon resigned from his position on Friday afternoon. Coach Hitchcock will be coming over from the Lady Mustang Women’s Basketball Program, which he took over in August of 2018. “It came as a surprise
Matt Daniel Named A-State Women’s Basketball Coach
Arkansas State University has hired Jonesboro, Ark., native Matt Daniel as the head coach of the women’s basketball program, Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Terry Mohajir announced Friday. An introductory press conference for Daniel is set for 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1 inside the auditorium at First National Bank Arena. Fans are encouraged to
Gannon parts ways with Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Brunelli
Gannon University Athletics has announced a change in leadership to the women’s basketball team as head coach, Jim Brunelli will not return to the Golden Knights next season. To care for and respect all individuals and their privacy, it is Gannon University policy not to discuss details of personnel matters further. Brunelli had compiled a
University of Portland Hires Michael Meek as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
University of Portland has named Michael Meek as the sixth women’s basketball head coach in program history, Portland Vice President for Athletics Scott Leykam announced on Wednesday. Meek joins the Pilots after a highly successful nine-year run at George Fox University. Meek led the Bruins to remarkable results including NCAA Division III championship game appearances
FDU does not renew contract of Women’s Basketball Coach Peter Cinella
Fairleigh Dickinson University Director of Athletics Bradford Hurlbut announced a change in the leadership of the women’s basketball program as head coach Peter Cinella’s contract will not be renewed. “We would like to thank Coach Cinella for his hard work and dedication to the FDU women’s basketball program and our University. Throughout his 12 seasons
How the Kentucky Wildcats Use Data to Position Themselves For Success
Matthew Mitchell has been the head coach for the women’s basketball program at Kentucky since 2007. He’s led his team to at least one NCAA tourney win in eight of those years, with a promising outlook for the 2018-2019 team, currently ranked 17th in the nation headed into the postseason. To reach this point, Coach
ESU Announces Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff Update
East Stroudsburg University women’s basketball head coach Diane Decker will not return in 2019-20, the University announced Wednesday afternoon. Decker has led the program for the last four seasons, guiding the Warriors to a 19-9 record and a spot in the PSAC Final Four back in 2016-17. ESU finished this past season with a 12-16
Kim McNeill Agrees To Terms As ECU Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kim McNeill, who led Hartford to consecutive America East Conference Championship Game appearances and three-straight winning seasons, has agreed to contract terms to become head women’s basketball coach at East Carolina University according to an announcement Thursday by director of athletics Jon Gilbert. McNeill’s appointment is subject to final approval by the ECU Board of