McPherson College Director of Athletics Andrew Ehling has announced that Josh Nichols has been selected to direct the college’s women’s basketball program. He replaces Gordon Reimer, who retired in April after five seasons. Nichols comes to McPherson after three seasons as Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Native American Recruiting at Bacone College
OFFICIAL: PVAMU Names Sandy Pugh Head Women’s Basketball
Sandy Pugh has been named the new head women’s basketball coach at Prairie View A&M University. Pugh spent the previous 18 seasons as head coach at Southern University (2000-18), leading the Jaguars to seven outright or shared Southwestern Athletic Conference regular season titles. She also led Southern to four SWAC Tournament titles, four NCAA Tournament
Matt Insell joins MTSU Lady Raider Basketball Staff
Middle Tennessee has hired former Ole Miss Head Coach Matt Insell as an assistant women’s basketball coach. “We are excited to add Matt to our coaching staff,” Middle Tennessee Head Coach Rick Insell said. “He brings to our program a wealth of coaching experience and a strong background as a recruiter. I believe we are
Kevin Clark II Joins Evangel Women’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Evangel Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Megan Leuzinger has announced the addition of assistant coach Kevin Clark II to her staff on Tuesday. Clark comes to Evangel after a season at Valparaiso as the director of basketball operations during the 2017-18 season. He will officially begin his duties on May 15, 2018, at Evangel. During his
Chris Ayers Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Ole Miss
Ole Miss women’s basketball head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has finalized her coaching staff for the 2018-19 season with the addition of new assistant coach Chris Ayers. “Chris Ayers will be one of the best relationship builders in the country,” McPhee-McCuin said. “He has grassroots experience and is great with player development, and his communication skills
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TCU Adds Abi Olajuwon to Staff
The TCU women’s basketball program and head coach Raegan Pebley have announced the hiring of Abi Olajuwon as an assistant coach. Olajuwon will serve as the Frogs’ recruiting coordinator and work primarily with their post players, including returning All-Big 12 selections Jordan Moore and Amy Okonkwo. “We welcome Abi to the Frog Family,” Pebley said.
Blankson Named DePaul Assistant Coach
Candis Blankson has been named DePaul women’s basketball assistant coach after serving last season as the staff’s Director of Corporate, Professional and Community Relations. Blankson played at DePaul for coach Doug Bruno from 1997-2001 and moved into the role of assistant coach prior to the 2001-02 season. Since Blankson joined the staff, the Blue Demons
Chris Gobrecht Receives Contract Extension
Air Force women’s basketball head coach Chris Gobrecht has signed a contract extension for five years, announced today by Air Force athletics director Col. Jennifer Block. Gobrecht, who recently finished her third season at the helm, is extended through the 2022-23 season. “Chris Gobrecht has done an amazing job building our women’s basketball program,” Block
Jenny Thigpin Hired as Northern Arizona Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
On Wednesday, Northern Arizona women’s basketball head coach Loree Payne announced Jenny Thigpin as an assistant coach. Thigpin fills a void on the staff and will work primarily with the Lumberjack post players. “Jenny is an incredible coach; head coaching experience at a DII and mid-major experience at a DI as an assistant,” Payne said.