Lauren Hall-Gregory, who took over as Head Coach of the New York University women’s basketball team prior to the 2012-13 season, has resigned effective June 11. The Vienna, VA, native led the Violets to a 103-58 record, which included three NCAA Division III Tournament appearances and two postseason Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship bids.
How 100+ Hoops Programs Gained An Edge in the Offseason
Recruiting and coaching carousel drama may dominate basketball headlines during the summer, but a growing number of coaches are using the offseason to reduce drama within their programs. “We strive to be elite in every area of our program and get an edge in any way we can.” explains Bart Lundy, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Dayton Extends Shauna Green Through 2024
The University of Dayton Athletics Department and Vice-President for Athletics Neil Sullivan have announced the extension of women’s basketball head coach Shauna Green’s contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but extends the contract to 2024. “Shauna has done an outstanding job leading our women’s basketball program. We share a mutual commitment to long-term
Meadors Named Head Coach at Northwest Christian University
Chad Meadors has been named as the fourth head coach of the Northwest Christian University women’s basketball team. Meadors replaces Heath Alexander who departed in April to join the staff at the University of Cincinnati. Meadors heads to Eugene from Longview, Washington where he spent the past 11 seasons as the head women’s coach at
Bill Pilgeram Named Women’s Basketball Coach at Corban University
Corban University Athletics announced on Friday the hiring of Bill Pilgeram as the new head women’s basketball coach for the Warriors. “On behalf of Corban Athletics, we are thrilled to be bringing on Bill Pilgeram as our women’s basketball head coach,” said Corban University Assistant Athletic Director Sue Roth. “He brings a wealth of experience
Cresencia Returns to Mercer as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Mercer Women’s Basketball Head Coach Susie Gardner announced Friday the hiring of former Mercer Graduate Assistant, Kaitlyn Cresencia, as the new Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator. Cresencia served as a graduate assistant under Gardner at Mercer from August 2015 to May 2017. “Kaitlyn made our program better three years ago when she arrived in Macon and I
Ohio Christian University Names Brenda Baker Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce Brenda Baker as the new head coach for the Trailblazer Women’s Basketball program. Following a short stint as interim head coach during the 2017-18 season, Baker is ready to take the next step and continue to grow the program moving forward. “Having the opportunity to observe Coach Baker
UIC Welcomes Two Assistant Coaches
First-year head women’s basketball coach Tasha Pointer announced the additions of assistant coaches Special Jennings and Katie Sullivan to her UIC staff on Tuesday, May 8. “Both Special [Jennings] and Katie [Sullivan] will be a huge benefit to everyone in our program,” said Pointer. “They both played at the highest level and they have the
Stony Brook Announces Three-Year Contract Extension for Women’s Basketball Head Coach Caroline McCombs
Stony Brook Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron has announced a three-year contract extension for women’s basketball Head Coach Caroline McCombs, securing the Seawolves’ leader through the 2021-22 season. “Since her arrival at Stony Brook four years ago, Caroline has proven that she is the right leader for our women’s basketball program and is extremely deserving of this
Joy Cheek Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Clemson
Joy Cheek, recently named one of the WBCA’s “Thirty under 30,” has joined the Clemson women’s basketball staff, head coach Amanda Butler announced. Cheek, who served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Vanderbilt the past two seasons, was a standout student-athlete at Duke. Prior to her time at Vanderbilt, Cheek coached at Ohio State,