Illinois State has dismissed head women’s basketball coach Barb Smith. ISU AD Larry Lyons released the following statement earlier today: We believe a change in direction of the program is necessary. Decisions such as this are very difficult, and we do not make them without very thoughtful consideration. Barb and her staff worked very hard
BREAKING: Cleve Wright Relieved of Duties as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Miami (OH)
Miami University Athletics Director David Sayler announced changes to both Miami basketball programs this afternoon. The university is not renewing the contract of men’s head basketball coach John Cooper and is relieving women’s head basketball coach Cleve Wright of his duties. Both changes are effective immediately. “With the support of Miami’s board of trustees and
Leathernecks On A Run
WIU coach attributes success to player chemistry and Just Play software. Despite just hitting .500 last season, the women’s basketball squad at Western Illinois University (26-6) just finished on top of the Summit League standings this year, capping the season with a thrilling overtime win in the conference tournament against IUPUI last Tuesday. As the
BREAKING: Inman Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
Larry Joe Inman, the winningest coach in Ohio Valley Conference history, has announced his resignation as the head women’s basketball coach at Tennessee State University. “I am resigning for personal reasons and want to thank Ms. Phillips for the opportunity to coach at Tennessee State University,” said Inman. “I’ve had a very positive experience here
Michele Savage Dismissed as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Davidson
Michele Savage has been dismissed as the head women’s basketball coach at Davidson College, as announced Wednesday by Director of Athletics Jim Murphy. Savage joined Davidson as the head coach in 2010 after coaching stints with Tulane, Cornell, Toledo and Chicago State. During her tenure, the Wildcats posted an overall mark of 96-123, including a
Player Productivity: Your Team’s Productivity May Surprise You
It’s hard to believe we are now less than 30 days away from National Championship. A couple of our recent conversations with coaches have highlighted the importance of one of our innovative statistical tools designed to provide a visual representation of player productivity. If you’re interested in seeing the productivity of your team or your
Rusty Rainbolt Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at East Texas Baptist University
Former American Southwest Conference “Coach of the Year” Rusty Rainbolt has been hired by East Texas Baptist University to lead the women’s basketball program. Rainbolt is no stranger to the ASC as he has coached at Concordia University-Texas and McMurry University. He is coming back to the NCAA Division III level after spending the last
May will not return as women’s basketball head coach at Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon University has decided not to retain Trent May as head women’s basketball coach, Vice President of Athletics Mike Vaught announced on Tuesday. In 10 seasons with GCU, May compiled a 195-96 overall record, including a 65-50 record in four seasons of Division I play. The Lopes made two postseason appearances in the first
Eastern Illinois does not renew contract of head women’s basketball coach Debbie Black
Eastern Illinois athletic director Tom Michael has announced that the contract of head women’s basketball coach Debbie Black will not be renewed. Black served four seasons as the Panthers head coach after being hired in May of 2013. “These types of decisions are never easy to make and I want to thank Coach Black and
Kerry Cremeans Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Denver
As the Denver women’s basketball program enters its offseason, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics & Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Peg Bradley-Doppes announced today that Kerry Cremeans will not be returning as the team’s head coach. Cremeans tendered her resignation earlier today upon the expiration of her current contract. “We thank Kerry for