Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips announced that Jessica Kern has been hired as the head women’s basketball coach. She becomes the 11th head coach in the program’s history. A welcome reception to officially introduce Kern as the next head women’s basketball coach will take place at a later date. “Jessica Kern is
Tori Tucker named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Texas A&M International University
The Texas A&M International University Department of Athletics announced the hiring of an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach on Wednesday. Making the announcement was Head Coach Jeff Caha. While trying to create the future, sometimes it’s best to look to the past to find what you need. In the case of Coach Jeff Caha hiring a
Harris Steps Down As Women’s Basketball Head Coach at UNCW
Fifth-year UNCW women’s basketball head coach Adell Harris has resigned to pursue other interests, Director of Athletics Jimmy Bass announced on Tuesday. Harris came to UNCW in the summer of 2012 following a three-year stint at Tusculum (Tenn.) College and compiled a 42-112 record in five seasons with the Seahawks. The Seahawks went 11-20 overall
Goucher College Appoints New Women’s Basketball Coach
Goucher College Director of Athletics, Geoff Miller, announced Andrea Preston to be the eighth head women’s basketball coach to take the helm for the Gophers since Goucher joined the NCAA in 1987. Preston comes to Goucher from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio where she spent three years as the assistant women’s basketball coach. Prior to
Nicole Powell named GCU Women’s Basketball coach
Grand Canyon University Vice President of Athletics Mike Vaught announced the hiring of Nicole Powell as head coach of the women’s basketball team on Tuesday. Powell returns to her hometown, where she starred at Mountain Pointe High School from 1996-2000. “I am thrilled and honored to become the next head women’s basketball coach of Grand
Georgetown College (KY) Names James Jackson Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Georgetown College Director of Athletics Brian Evans has announced the Tigers’ new head coach of the women’s basketball team. James Jackson, who has been serving as men’s basketball assistant for the past six seasons, is the program’s ninth coach. “I was very pleased to see Coach Jackson apply for this position,” Evans said. “We had
Peebles named new head women’s basketball coach at Sul Ross State
Katherine “Katie” Novak Peebles has been named new head women’s basketball coach at Sul Ross State University in an announcement by director of athletics Bobby Mesker. She replaces Caleb Henson who stepped down as head women’s coach in January. Peebles comes to Sul Ross after serving at Our Lady of the Lake University (San Antonio)
Loree Payne Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Norther Arizona
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Lisa Campos announced Loree Payne as the 12th head coach in Northern Arizona women’s basketball program history – subject to Arizona Board of Regents approval. Payne spent the last seven years as the head coach at the University of Puget Sound. “We are thrilled Loree is joining the Lumberjack
HOT: Jim Jabir to be named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic has announced through an emailed press release that Jim Jabir will be introduced as the Owls new Head Women’s Basketball Coach tomorrow. Jabir spent 13-seasons as the head coach at Dayton before resigning back in September of 2016. He spent this past season as the interim coach for SISU Copenhagen, a men’s professional
Interim tag removed from Grambling State’s Freddie Murray; Inks two-year deal
Grambling State University interim women’s basketball head coach Freddie Murray dropped one word in his title as he was named women’s basketball head coach on Wednesday morning. Murray, Athletic Director Paul Bryant and GSU President Rick Gallot signed a two-year agreement in the president’s office in Long-Jones Hall. The coach has filled the job on an interim basis since