University of Memphis Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ed Scott, Ph.D. has announced that Memphis head women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons will not return to lead the program next season. Simmons concluded her tenure at Memphis with a 30-61 overall record and an 18-36 mark in American play over three seasons. “Following a comprehensive evaluation of our
Gary Redus II named Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Gary Redus II has been named Rutgers women’s basketball head coach, Director of Athletics Keli Zinn announced Monday. Redus brings championship pedigree to the Scarlet Knights after spending the past four seasons as an assistant coach at LSU, where he helped the program capture its first national championship in 2023. “We are thrilled to welcome
Wilbers no longer Women’s Basketball Head Coach at D2 Arkansas Tech
The legendary 19-year head coaching career of Dave Wilbers came to a bittersweet end in the semifinal round of the 2026 Great American Conference Championship Tournament on Saturday night as Arkansas Tech lost No. 2-seed Northwestern Oklahoma, 61-58. Over the course of his 19 years patrolling the sidelines at Arkansas Tech, Wilbers amassed a record of 382-162 for
Collins will return as Western Kentucky Women’s Basketball Coach next season
Western Kentucky AD Todd Stewart and Women’s Basketball Coach Greg Collins released the following statements on X regarding Collins’ status for next season: WKU finished 8-18 (4-14) this past season. Collins has amassed a 132-111 (.543) record during his 8 seasons with the Hilltoppers, including a 23-win campaign next season.
College of Saint Mary announces resignation of Women’s Basketball Coach Natalie Miller
College of Saint Mary announces that Natalie Miller has resigned her position as head basketball coach with the school. Miller led the Flames program for two seasons, compiling a record of 5-51. Prior to that, she had been the head coach for two seasons at NCAA Division III Beloit College in Beloit, Wis. She also
Murillo resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at NAIA Baker University
After four seasons leading the program, Torie Murillo announced her resignation as Baker head women’s basketball coach. “We appreciate Coach Murillo’s time and commitment to our women’s basketball program over the past four seasons,” Baker Director of Athletics Susan Decker said. “We thank her for her support of the university and our student-athletes and wish
Jackson-Durrett out as Women’s Basketball Coach at Kansas City
Kansas City Women’s Basketball will start a new chapter in the program’s soon-to-be 40-year history, as announced today by Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin. The Dionnah Jackson-Durrett era comes to a close following her fourth year at the helm in 2025-26. “I’d like to thank Coach Jackson-Durrett for the time and effort that she has
CSUB’s WBB Coach Ari Wideman placed on paid administrative leave
Ari Wideman, the head women’s basketball coach at California State University, Bakersfield, has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to a report from Bakersfield.com. Wideman, who is in her second season leading the program, did not coach the team in its final road game of the year against California State University, Northridge. “I can
Penn State fires Women’s Basketball Coach Carolyn Krieger
Penn State will make a change in leadership for the Lady Lion Basketball program, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft announced Thursday. Carolyn Kieger concludes her time in Happy Valley after seven seasons at the helm of the women’s basketball program with an 84-123 record at Penn State and 183-188 overall head coaching record. “We appreciate
Aduddell resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 Pacific Lutheran
After four seasons at the helm, Pacific Lutheran University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lee Aduddell has decided to step down from the position to pursue opportunities outside the coaching profession. “After a lot of reflection, I have decided to step aside from coaching to focus more fully on my family and other priorities at this time. This