Florida International University has suspended its first-year women’s basketball coach, Marlin Chinn, in the wake of a player’s accusations that he has been making unwanted sexual advances toward her. The university issued a statement Tuesday afternoon which read: “FIU is conducting an investigation into allegations made against coach Marlin Chinn. Based on the allegations, the
BREAKING: Arizona to Part Ways with Women’s Basketball Coach Niya Butts
University of Arizona women’s basketball head coach Niya Butts and the women’s basketball staff will not return to the program after the completion of the 2015-16 season, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced on Tuesday. “I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed having Niya and her staff as part of our athletics department,” Byrne
HOT: Jim Davis Announces Retirement at Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech women’s basketball coach Jim Davis announced Monday he is retiring from his position after four seasons at the helm of the Golden Eagle program and 49 years in the coaching ranks. “I am grateful to the administration of Tennessee Tech for giving me the opportunity to coach here, ” Davis said. “Bobbie (Jim’s
HOT: Wisconsin-La Crosse Head Women’s basketball Coach Lois Heeren Resigns
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse head women’s basketball coach Lois Heeren has announced she is stepping down as the Eagles’ coach after completing her 17th season in 2015-16. Heeren will continue to teach in UWL’s Exercise and Sport Science Department. “It has been a privilege working with outstanding student-athletes over the past 17 years on the women’s basketball team,” said Heeren.
OFFICIAL: Oties Epps Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Evansville
Following-up on a rumor that WHoopDirt.com posted earlier today… University of Evansville Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that he has accepted the resignation of head women’s basketball coach Oties Epps, effective immediately. “Oties has given all he had to try and ensure the success of his program, staff and the young women under
Tim Hays Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Colorado Christian
Tim Hays resigned as the Head Women’s Basketball coach at Colorado Christian University. Coach Hays had been a part of the CCU Athletic Department since 2008-2009 season, and was the reason for the success of the Women’s Basketball program here at CCU the last seven and a half years. In his time at Colorado Christian
HOT: Upper Iowa Announces Change to Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Upper Iowa Head Women’s Basketball Coach Carol Russell has been relieved of her duties by the University for the remainder of the 2015-16 season and her contract will not be renewed. “We wish Coach Russell the best as she moves forward and thank her for her six years of service to the program,” said David
BREAKING: Rhonda Rompola Announces Retirement as Women’s Basketball Coach at SMU
After 35 years on the Hilltop as a coach and student-athlete, Rhonda Rompola will step away from SMU and from coaching at the conclusion of the 2015-16 season, as the long-time coach announced today that she will retire at season’s end. In all, Rompola has played or coached in 35 of the 40 seasons SMU has sponsored
Villanova’s Harry Perretta Wins #700
Villanova University head women’s basketball coach Harry Perretta won his 700th career game on Sunday with the Wildcats thrilling 63-60 comeback win over the Georgetown Hoyas. With the victory, Villanova improves to 17-10 overall and 10-6 in Big East play, while Georgetown falls to 14-12 overall and 7-9 in league play. Perretta becomes the 10th active and 14th overall Division I
Kent State’s O’Banion Named USBWA Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award Winner
Release courtesy of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced today the selection of Kent State coach and cancer survivor Danielle O’Banion as the winner of the Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award for women’s basketball and the late, former Butler player Andrew Smith and his widow, Samantha, as