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
Featured Job: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach – Mayville State University
Mayville State University is searching for an Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball. The assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects related to running a successful NAIA collegiate athletic program, including but not limited to, functioning as the head JV coach; scheduling competitions and planning practices: recruiting, coaching, mentoring and retaining
Stanley promoted to Assistant Director of WBB Operations/Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Tennessee
Maggie Stanley, who served as a graduate assistant for the Tennessee program during the 2024-25 season, has been named assistant director of women’s basketball operations/special assistant to the head coach, Lady Vol skipper Kim Caldwell announced. Stanley, who joined UT Athletics in July of 2024, fills a vacancy created when Haley Hall departed for another position after
Western Michigan adds Tandez as WBB Associate Head Coach
The Western Michigan women’s basketball program and head coach Kate Achter have announced the hiring of Adam Tandez as Associate Head Coach. Prior to joining the Broncos, Tandez spent eight seasons at Northern Illinois, including five as the associate head coach. Tandez was in charge of the team’s recruiting efforts and offensive coordination. The Huskies made
Dillingham named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Houston
Dominique Dillingham, a former Mississippi State standout, has been named an assistant coach for the University of Houston Women’s Basketball program, Head Coach Matthew Mitchell announced. “Dominique is a huge addition to our program, and we are thrilled to have another Houstonian on our staff,” Mitchell said. “When I coached against her, she always showed competitiveness and
Showman steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at NAIA Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan University announced late Thursday that Ryan Showman ’04, the university’s all-time winningest women’s basketball coach, has accepted a coaching position outside the state and will resign his KWU role. Showman will join an institution with nine NAIA postseason appearances in just 16 years as an active program, including one NAIA Fab Four trip.
SEMO Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Southeast Missouri Head Women’s Basketball Coach Briley Palmer has announced her coaching staff for the 2025-26 season, the program announced. Coach Palmer has announced three new hirings for the upcoming season including Reginald Mosley, Kate Rolfes, and Jace Lance. Reginald MosleyReginald (Reggie) Mosley will enter his first season at Southeast Missouri after spending the last
Watkins named WBB Assistant Coach and Director of Recruiting and Player Development at North Texas
UNT women’s basketball head coach Jason Burton has announced the hiring of Will Watkins as Assistant Coach and Director of Recruiting and Player Development. Watkins comes to Denton with experience in Division I, the NBA and the WNBA as well as previous ties to Burton and UNT’s associate coach Durmon Jennings. “Anytime you can bring a coach back