The April evaluation period is already upon us and college basketball staffs are preparing to hit the road to watch the next crop of talent compete in tournaments across the country. While the basic skills needed to evaluate talent and develop relationships do not change, the technology used to plan and coordinate the recruiting process
Tony Francis Resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brad Wachler announced today that women’s basketball head coach Tony Francis is resigning to explore other professional opportunities. “We would like to thank Coach Francis for his eight years of service and commitment to Lindenwood University,” said Wachler. “He was a true ambassador to this program and a positive role model to the
Mary Evans Hired to Lead Valpo Women’s Basketball Program
Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Mary Evans has been selected as the next head coach of the Valparaiso University women’s basketball program. Evans will be formally introduced at a welcome reception on Wednesday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center media room. Evans, who has spent the last five seasons
Amanda Butler Named Women’s Basketball Coach at Clemson
Amanda Butler has been named Clemson’s new head women’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich announced following approval from the Clemson Board of Trustee’s Compensation Committee. Butler has 12 years of Division I head coaching experience, posting a 230-159 overall record with 10 postseason berths. She began her head coaching career at Charlotte, where
Randall-Lay Added to Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
First-year University of Cincinnati women’s basketball head coach Michelle Clark-Heard announced Thursday the addition of assistant coach Semeka Randall-Lay to her staff. “Semeka has experienced success at the highest level during her playing career at both the University of Tennessee and in the WNBA,” said Clark-Heard. “Her experiences as a player will allow her to
Justice named Sam Houston State WBB head coach
Sam Houston State has named Ravon Justice as its 10th women’s basketball head coach in the 48-year history of the program. Justice joins the Bearkats after two successful seasons as the head coach at Prairie View A&M, her first two years as a head coach. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to coach at a
Lindsay Whalen Takes Over University of Minnesota Women’s Basketball
Mark Coyle announced Thursday that Lindsay Whalen, one of the most decorated players in women’s basketball history, will return to the University of Minnesota as the new head women’s basketball coach at her alma mater. “People talk about the `it’ factor, and that is always difficult to define, but everyone who has ever spent time
Massasoit Welcomes Mark Leszczyk as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
One of the top junior college coaches in the country is making the move to Brockton as Mark Leszczyk was named the next Massasoit Community College women’s basketball head coach, recently announced by Athletics Director Julie Mulvey. Leszczyk boasts one of the most successful NJCAA women’s basketball coaching resumes in the country, owning an overall
Navy’s Rebecca Tillett to Lead Longwood Women’s Basketball
Growing up in a family full of coaches and educators, Rebecca Nemerow Tillett was all but predestined to become one herself. Now Tillett, who is coming off back-to-back 20-win seasons as associate head coach at Navy, will continue her rapid ascent up the college coaching ranks by taking over as Longwood University’s head women’s basketball
Former WNBA & Liberty Standout Megan Leuzinger Named Evangel Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Former Liberty University All-American and WNBA standout Megan Leuzinger has been named the fifth head coach in the history of Evangel women’s basketball. “I would like to thank Dr. Dennis McDonald, Dr. Carol Taylor, Dr. Mike McCorcle, and Evangel University for this incredible opportunity to lead the women’s basketball program,” Leuzinger said. “I believe that