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Pacheco named head coach at Southern Arkansas

Southern Arkansas University has named Julio Pacheco as the next head women’s basketball coach as it was publically announced by SAU Director of Athletics Steve Browning on Wednesday morning. “We are thrilled to name Julio Pacheco as our new head women’s basketball coach at Southern Arkansas,” noted Browning. “Julio’s energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the

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Georgia Tech Hires Assistant

A fourteen-year veteran of Division I college basketball, Rob Norris joins the Georgia Tech women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach MaChelle Joseph announced Wednesday. “I am very excited to add someone to our Georgia Tech women’s basketball staff with Rob’s level of experience,” Joseph said. “He has been in college basketball for

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Kilgore College Hires Coach

The search is over for the new head coach of the Kilgore College women’s basketball program. Anna Nimz has accepted the head coaching position and will be named as the next coach of the Lady Rangers, pending board approval. A press conference is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Devall Room on

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Centenary (La.) Names Head Coach

The Centenary Department of Athletics and Director of Athletics and Wellness Ronda Seagraves announces the hiring of Justin LeBlanc as the head women’s basketball coach, effective immediately. “I am proud to introduce Coach Justin LeBlanc as the next head women’s basketball coach of the Centenary Ladies. His knowledge of the game, recruiting ability, and his

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HOT: Extension for Insell at Ole Miss

After the first postseason berth since 2009-10 and one of the most successful SEC seasons in recent history, Ole Miss athletic director Ross Bjork announced that he and head women’s basketball coach Matt Insell have agreed in principle to a contract extension. Insell’s current contract will be extended through 2018-19. Insell’s four-year deal is the

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Petree named head coach at South Plains

South Plains College welcomes Cayla Petree as the new head coach for the Lady Texan basketball team. Petree joined the team on April 9, 2015, and hit the ground running. Petree came to South Plains from Angelo State University; where she led the Belles to the LSC Tournament Championship in her first year. However, having

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Elizabethtown College Staff Update

Elizabethtown College announced Tuesday afternoon that it has appointed Veronica Nolt interim head coach of the women’s basketball program for the 2015-16 season. Nolt has been with the program since 2012, serving as an assistant coach for two seasons and co-head coach this past season. The Blue Jays went 18-7 in 2014-15 and reached the

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Francis Marion’s Sparks resigns

Francis Marion University athletic officials announced the resignation of women’s basketball head coach Jay Sparks. Sparks cited family reasons for his departure. "I hate to leave our current players and recruits, but this is something I have to do for my family," Sparks said. "If you keep your priorities in order, then family should come

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Brinkoeter resigns at Southwestern (TX)

Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kerri Brinkoeter has resigned her position at Southwestern University to spend more time with her family as announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Glada Munt. Brinkoeter led the Pirates to their first SCAC Conference Championship since 1997-98 and a berth in the NCAA National Tournament. She has a career coaching record

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