Carolyne Heston has been named as the interim women’s basketball coach at Penn State Abington. Last year Heston assisted in the Nittany Lions amazing 22-6 run, first ever NEAC championship, and NCAA tournament appearance. Prior to Abington, Heston played her college basketball at Holy Family University. She won back-to-back CACC championships and went to the
Bob Kintzel Named Interim Head Coach at Mount Mercy
Mount Mercy College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Aaron Jennings will take over the men’s basketball program on a permanent basis, while current women’s assistant coach Bob Kintzel will be interim head coach of the women’s squad. A search for a head women’s basketball coach will commence in the spring. Kintzel is a 1986 Mount Mercy
DePaul Adds a Year to Bruno’s Contract
DePaul University added a year to head women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno’s current contract. His contract now runs through 2020-2021 season. Bruno is beginning his 30th season on the bench at his alma mater and has led the Blue Demons to 13 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. “DePaul is honored to be once again extending Coach
John Nakpodia Named Assistant Coach at District of Columbia
University of District of Columbia head women’s basketball coach DeWayne Burroughs has announced the hiring of John Nakpodia as the new Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. “I am excited about the hire of John and what he will bring to our program,” first year head coach Burroughs said. “Being a Washington, DC native, John will be
UCSB Hires Nate Fripp as Assistant Coach
Bonnie Henrickson has hired Nate Fripp as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team, it was announced Tuesday. Fripp will be joining UCSB after spending the past 10 years as the head girl’s basketball coach of St. Mary’s College High School (Berkeley, Calif.). During his time with the Panthers, he compiled a 276-72 record,
Gibson, Robinson join Lady Lions basketball staff
The Southeastern women’s basketball welcomes one of its own back with the hiring of former Lady Lion Aja Gibson as assistant coach on Monday. “I’m really excited to be back,” said Gibson, a two-time All-Southland Conference forward for Southeastern from 2010-14. “My main thing is, my senior year I wanted to win a championship and
Kestner Named Assistant Coach
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown has named former Concord (WV) University standout Jacqueline Kestner assistant women’s coach under Head Coach Mike Drahos. Kestner, a native of Blountville, Tenn. and a 1,000-point scorer at Central High School, was a four-year letter-winner for Head Coach Kenny Osborne from 2011 through 2015. She led the Mountain Lions
Western Michigan’s Shane Clipfell Receives 5-Year Extension
Western Michigan University has announced a five-year contract extension for head women’s basketball coach Shane Clipfell. Clipfell’s extension runs through May 31, 2020. Clipfell is entering his fourth season at WMU after being hired as the sixth women’s basketball coach in program history, April 13, 2012. After inheriting a program that had only achieved 46
Spoo Joins SIUE Staff
Head Coach Paula Buscher announced that Holly Spoo has been named an assistant coach for the SIUE women’s basketball program. “I am excited to add Coach Spoo to our staff,” said Buscher. “She brings with her a wealth of basketball knowledge and ability to teach the game to our student-athletes. Her experience and passion will help continue
CNU Announces Coaching Staff for 2015-16
Christopher Newport University head women’s basketball coach Bill Broderick has announced his coaching staff for the 2015-16 season. Remaining on staff for her second year as assistant coach is Brooke Long, while Rachel Allen has been added to the sideline this season. “I am happy to have Coach Long at my side for the second