The University of New Orleans Department of Athletics has extended the contract of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Keeshawn Davenport, Director of Athletics Derek Morel announced Tuesday. The extension will keep Davenport on the Privateers bench through the 2017-2018 season. “We are encouraged by the progress of our women’s basketball program under Keeshawn’s leadership and expect
Creighton University Hires Assistant
Creighton University head women’s basketball coach Jim Flanery announced the hiring of Linda Sayavongchanh as a Bluejays assistant coach on Tuesday, July 20. An eight-year coaching veteran Sayavongchanh comes to Creighton after spending the last on two seasons on the sidelines for the Saint Louis Billikens. She has also spent time on the bench for
Bailey Joins Shocker Staff
Kaci Bailey has joined the Wichita State women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, Head Coach Jody Adams announced today. “Having recruited Kaci, to coaching her and watching her grow in this profession over the years, I feel we share similar philosophies in what breeds success on and off the floor,” Adams said. “Kaci understands
Azzi Inks Contract Extension
University of San Francisco Athletics has agreed to terms with head women’s basketball coach Jennifer Azzi on a new five-year contract through the 2019-20 season, USF Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell announced today. In five years at the helm of USF’s program, Azzi has transformed the women’s basketball program into a bona fide postseason contender.
Mittie Named Director of Operations at Arkansas State
Arkansas State head women’s basketball coach Brian Boyer has announced the addition of Logan Mittie to his coaching staff as the Director of Basketball Operations for the 2015-16 season. Mittie’s primary responsibility will be to serve as the team’s travel coordinator. In addition, she will handle all facility scheduling and arrange community service and promotion
UDC Announces Hiring of DeWayne Burroughs
University of the District of Columbia Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Patricia Thomas, has announced the hiring of DeWayne Burroughs as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Burroughs, an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at UDC since 2011, replaces Lester Butler, Jr., who was announced the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at his alma
Kurz Named Assistant Coach at Villanova
Villanova University head women’s basketball coach Harry Perretta today announced the hiring of Laura Kurz as an assistant coach. Kurz replaces Heather Vulin who left the Main Line for an assistant coaching position at Virginia Tech. Kurz transferred to Villanova from Duke University and was a member of the Wildcat program from 2006-09. During her
St. Bonaventure Extends Crowley
St. Bonaventure University today announced two-year contract extensions for men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt and women’s basketball coach Jim Crowley. Both coaches are now under contract through the 2020-21 season. “Mark and Jim are two of the best coaches in the Atlantic 10 Conference,” said Director of Athletics Tim Kenney. “Both of our programs are
Ragin’ Cajuns Add Katherine Katz To Women’s Basketball Staff
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns women’s basketball coach Garry Brodhead announced on Thursday that Katherine Katz, a New Orleans native and former assistant at Appalachian State, Samford and LSU, has joined the staff as an assistant coach for the 2015-16 season. The hiring of Katz, a graduate of New Orleans’ Isidore Newman School, is subject to approval
Brooks Donald-Williams Receives 3-Year Extension at McNeese State
Brooks Donald-Williams received a three-year contract extension at McNeese State. She has guided the Cowgirl basketball team to five straight national postseason tournaments, including two NCAA tourney appearances (2010-11, 2011-12) and a championship game appearance in the 2013 WBI Tournament. She’s posted a 141-117 career record in eight seasons as head coach, including a 110-48