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Rutigliano named Assistant Coach and Chief Strategist for WBB program at St. John’s

The St. John’s women’s basketball program welcomes back Joe Rutigliano as Assistant Coach and Chief Strategist, Head Coach Joe Tartamella announced.  Rutigliano returns to Queens where he spent three years on the staff from 2021-24, including the last two seasons as an assistant coach. He spent this past season as the lead assistant coach at New Hampshire and has

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Notre Dame alum Pat Garrity (’98) Named Men’s & Women’s Basketball General Manager

A Notre Dame basketball alumnus has returned home in a new role aimed at revolutionizing the operational aspect of Fighting Irish basketball. On Tuesday, University Vice President & James E. Rohr Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua announced Pat Garrity as the Men’s & Women’s Basketball General Manager. Garrity will also serve as the primary sports administrator for

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Northern Illinois Women’s Basketball Staff Update

Northern Illinois University head women’s basketball coach Jacey Brooks announced on Tuesday that Audra Clark and Mark Schwitzgable will join the Huskies coaching staff as assistant coaches. Clark comes to NIU after two seasons on the coaching staff at Bowling Green. She was the Video Coordinator in 2023 before being named Director of Player Personnel last

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Abel named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at St. John’s

 St. John’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Tartamella announced the addition of Assistant Coach Vanessa Abel.  Abel arrives in Queens after spending the last six seasons at her alma mater, Duquesne, including serving as the Dukes’ Associate Head Coach in 2024-25. Abel previously served as an assistant coach at Western Michigan and Saint Francis in additional to being

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IU Southeast names Downard as Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Abby Downard has been named the IU Southeast head women’s basketball coach, athletic director Tod Bannister announced. “Abby emerged from a strong pool of candidates,” Bannister said. “We were impressed with her competitiveness and her initiative. I feel she will make a positive impact on the lives of our student-athletes and elevate the program through

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Darius Taylor added as Chief of Women’s Basketball Strategy and Roster Management at Texas A&M

Story Courtesy: Brandon Collins, Athletics Communications Texas A&M women’s basketball and head coach Joni Taylor announced the addition of 13-year NCAA and WNBA coaching veteran and recent Connecticut Sun front office member Darius Taylor as Chief of Basketball Strategy and Roster Management. “I am thrilled to have Darius officially join our staff and return to coaching with our

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York College (PA) names Rexroth Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

York College women’s basketball coach Katie Kilpatrick has announced that long-time Dallastown High School basketball coach Jay Rexroth has joined the Spartan coaching staff as a part-time assistant. Rexroth concluded his Dallastown girl’s basketball coaching career this past March when he led his Wildcat team to a YAIAA championship and a berth in the PIAA State 6A Girls Tournament. Rexroth

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