After 18 seasons at the helm of Azusa Pacific women’s basketball, T.J. Hardeman, the all-time winningest coach in program history and the dean of the PacWest Conference, has announced his retirement. Hardeman leaves behind a legacy of excellence, having led the Cougars to eight consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, seven PacWest championships, and an NAIA national title
Johnnie Harris named Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Baylor
Baylor head coach Nicki Collen announced the addition of Johnnie Harris as associate head coach to the women’s basketball staff on Wednesday morning. “Johnnie is, first and foremost, a winner,” said Collen. “She is a national champion and has been on the sideline for multiple Final Fours. She knows what it takes to lead and support young women
Nash resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA William Woods
Terry Nash has officially resigned as the William Woods University women’s basketball coach, effective April 14, to pursue other professional opportunities. “When I came to William Woods, I knew this place was special,” Nash said. “It gave a young man from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the opportunity to grow not only as a coach but as a person.
Long named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Houston Christian
Houston Christian President Dr. Robert B. Sloan and Director of Athletics Steve Moniaci announced Drew Long as the next head coach of the Huskies’ women’s basketball program on Wednesday morning. “Drew Long is an outstanding addition to HCU,” said Sloan. “Not only does he have broad experience in athletic administration, but an outstanding record as a head
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McDevitt announces retirement as Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Joe’s (ME)
Mike McDevitt, the winningest coach in the history of the Saint Joseph’s College of Maine women’s basketball program, announced his retirement from active coaching on March 20. McDevitt served at the helm of the Monks program for thirty-two seasons during two separate tenures (1987-2003, 2009-2025) at the college. In 2008-2009, he coached the University
Bracey, Mann added to Wisconsin Women’s Basketball Staff
The Wisconsin women’s basketball program and head coach Robin Pingeton have announced the additions of Chris Bracey and McGhee Mann as assistant coaches for the Badgers. Both have experience in player development, scouting, recruiting and game strategy, and previously worked with Pingeton at Missouri. Bracey joins Wisconsin after seven seasons as an assistant coach at Missouri, where
Freeland hired as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Florida Atlantic
A respected head coach with a proven track record of building championship-caliber programs, LeAnn Freeland was hired as the head women’s basketball coach at Florida Atlantic University. The announcement was made by Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White, who signed Freeland to a five-year contract following an impressive run leading nearby Nova Southeastern University.
Laura Dinkins Named Northern Arizona Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Laura Dinkins has been named the 13th head coach of the Northern Arizona University women’s basketball program, interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics / Deputy Athletic Director, Uri Farkas announced on Tuesday afternoon. Dinkins brings 15 seasons of Division I experience with her to Flagstaff, most recently at Grand Canyon University where she spent two seasons as the associate head
Brooks named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Northern Illinois
Jacey Brooks, whose 18 years of collegiate coaching experience includes five seasons as a successful head coach and eight total postseason appearances, will lead the Northern Illinois University women’s basketball program as the 11th head coach in program history, NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean T. Frazier announced. “We are excited to welcome Jacey