Wanda Watkins, the 29th winningest active coach in NCAA Division I women’s basketball with 549 career wins at Campbell University, announced today she is stepping down from her head coaching duties after 35 years to assume an administrative position with her alma mater. Watkins, just the 10th Division I women’s basketball coach in NCAA history
Michael Bari Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at West Virginia Wesleyan
The West Virginia Wesleyan College Department of Athletics announced Wednesday that Michael Bari has resigned from his position as head women’s basketball coach. His assistant coaching staff, Madison Martin and David Rogers, also turned in their letters of resignation on Wednesday. In two seasons as head coach of the Lady Bobcats, Bari compiled an overall
Tim Connealy Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Chadron State
Tim Connealy has tendered his resignation, effective June 30, 2016, from the position of Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Chadron State College, according to Athletic Director Joel Smith. “Chadron State College appreciates Tim’s tenure and wishes him well with his future endeavors,” said Smith. Connealy coached the Eagles for eight seasons, compiling a record of 58-152.
Varrell Eddie Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Purchase College
Varrell Eddie is returning to Purchase College women’s basketball. The former Panther assistant has been hired as the new head coach of the program, replacing interim skipper James Alfredo, who is stepping down, but will still assist with the transition and remain Purchase’s head golf coach moving forward. Jess Lindsay, Purchase’s assistant coach this season during the program’s
Charles Marshall Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at West Virginia State
West Virginia State University President Brian O. Hemphill and interim Athletic Director Nate Burton introduced the new women’s basketball coach Monday at a press conference in the in the Earl Francis Lloyd Lobby of the D. Stephen and Diane H. Walker Convocation Center. Charles Marshall was welcomed by a large crowd of staff, students, alumni, and media. The
Wendy Palmer Relieved of Duties as Women’s Basketball Coach at UNCG
UNCG Director of Athletics Kim Record has announced that women’s basketball head coach Wendy Palmer has been relieved of her duties. A national search for her replacement will begin immediately. “I appreciate the contributions that Wendy Palmer and her staff have made to our program,” Record said. “Coach Palmer represented UNCG with a positive attitude and outstanding values during her entire tenure at UNCG. I wish her success in her future endeavors.”
OFFICIAL: O’Bannion not Renewed at Kent State
Thanks to great sources who got WHoopDirt.com out in front of this story yesterday. It has now been made official, Kent State University Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen announced that the university would not be renewing the contract of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Danielle O’Banion. “We appreciate everything Danny has done for the program over the past four
Women’s Baksetball Coach David Skolen’s Contract not Renewed at Daemen
Daemen College Director of Athletics Bridget Niland announced today that the contract of Head Women’s Basketball Coach David Skolen will not be renewed for the 2016-17 season, and the College will immediately begin a national search for its next head coach. “I first and foremost want to thank coach Skolen for his long history of
BREAKING: Marlin Chinn Relieved of Duties as Women’s Basketball Coach at FIU
Florida International University’s Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia announced today that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Marlin Chinn has been terminated for cause effective immediately. The decision comes after Mr. Chinn admitted to University officials that he knowingly violated NCAA bylaws regarding impermissible benefits provided to a student-athlete. The University’s Title IX investigation
BREAKING: UIndy Parts Ways With Women’s Basketball Head Coach Constantin Popa
University of Indianapolis Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Sue Willey announced Thursday the termination of employment of UIndy women’s basketball head coach Constanin Popa, effective March 31. The news came after the Greyhounds finished with a 10-20 (.333) record in 2015-16 and missed the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. “I want to