Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is the fifth
D3 NEWS: Wells resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Buena Vista
David Wells has resigned as the women’s basketball coach coach at D3 Buena Vista University (IA). Wells had been the Beavers head coach for the past five seasons, where he put together a 19-85 (.183) record. This year, BVU went 3-20 (2-14 American Rivers Conference). Prior to his time at Buena Vista, Wells had served
Williams out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Chicago State
Chicago State University is ending its contract with women’s basketball head coach Andrea Williams, effective immediately. Williams was hired July 1, 2022 and posted a 7-48 record during her time with the Cougars. The university will conduct a national search to identify the next leader of the women’s basketball program. “I want to thank Coach
Juniata WBB Head Coach Young-Uhrich to transition to Athletic Administration
Danny Young-Uhrich, the Juniata College women’s basketball coach for the last 21 years, will step down from her coaching responsibilities to take on a new role within the Juniata College athletics department. She will transition into an administrator role overseeing department-wide event management and equipment operations formerly led by Scott McKenzie, current associate athletic director
Western Oregon Update: WBB Staff placed on leave
Earlier this week, WHoopDirt shared the news that D2 Western Oregon University had cancelled the remainder of their women’s basketball season due to “internal team challenges.” The Wolves were 10-13 (3-11 GNAC) at the time of the shut down. While it is still unknown what exactly the “internal team challenges” were, the Statesman Journal is
Drill of The Week
Coach Tony Miller shares a great partner shooting drill to simulate an east-west closeout, similar to what shooter might face playing against a zone defense. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! Partner Contested Shooting Drill
D3 NEWS: William Smith’s Sharman steps away from coaching
William Smith Basketball Head Coach Lindsay Sharman announced her intention to step away from coaching to pursue other professional opportunities. She informed her team today, but will remain on staff to assist with special projects in the department through the end of the academic year. “As a college coach, you have the unique opportunity to positively impact
WEEK 15: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is the fifth season
D2 Western Oregon cancels remainder of WBB season due to “internal team challenges”
Western Oregon University has cancelled the remainder of their women’s basketball season due to “internal team challenges.” WOU forfeited their games on Thursday at #16 Western Washington and Saturday at Simon Fraser, and will not play their four remaining regular season games. The Wolves were 10-13 (3-11 GNAC) at the time of the shut down.
D2 NEWS: Long-time Barton College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Saintsing announces retirement
Barton College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Wendee Saintsing has announced her retirement at the end of the 2023-24 season. Saintsing has been the Bulldogs’ mentor for the past 35 years. Saintsing, who hit the 600-win mark for her collegiate career on Wednesday, January 3, in a 74-57 triumph over Chowan, ranks 10th all-time for current NCAA Division