Bowling Green State University women’s basketball head coach Jennifer Roos has announced the addition of Jessie Ivey to her staff. Ivey, who was recently named the Division II Assistant Coach of the Year, joins the Falcons after spending the last four seasons at the University of West Florida. “Jessie has been recognized by her peers
Legendary Tennessee Head Coach Pat Summitt Passes Away
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt, legendary Tennessee Lady Vol basketball coach, mentor and mother-figure to her players; a revered ambassador for her university and state; a trailblazer for women; and a role model for people all over the world passed away Tuesday, June 28, in Knoxville at the age of 64. Born Patricia Sue Head
Summitt Foundation Issues Statement Concerning the Condition of Pat Summitt
The Pat Summitt Foundation issued the following statement over the weekend: “On behalf of Pat Summitt’s family, we acknowledge the past few days have been difficult for Pat as her early onset dementia, ‘Alzheimer’s Type,’ progresses. She is surrounded by those who mean the most to her and during this time, we ask for prayers
Bento-Jackson Named Humboldt State Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Humboldt State University has hired Michelle Bento-Jackson as head women’s basketball coach, athletic director Dan Collen announced. Bento-Jackson becomes the 11th Lumberjack women’s basketball coach in program history. “I am proud to announce the hiring of Michelle Bento-Jackson,” said Collen. “She will be a great addition to our staff. She is an experienced coach who
Chanlee Bottoms Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Arkansas Fort Smith
UAFS women’s basketball coach Elena Lovato recently announced the hiring of Chanlee Bottoms as assistant coach. Bottoms was an assistant coach at Pensacola (Fla.) State College this past season and prior to that was assistant coach at St. Mary’s University for four seasons. It is a homecoming of sorts for Bottoms, a native of Alma, Ark.
Lenoir-Rhyne University Women’s Basketball Staff Update
The Lenoir-Rhyne University Women’s Basketball Team has announced the addition of Brad Mangum and Brooklyn Cartwright as Assistant Coaches for the 2016-17 season. Mangum comes to Lenoir-Rhyne after serving as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville, N.C., for the past three years. Mangum also guided Fred T. Foard High School
Shannon, Keener Join HSU Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Henderson State women’s basketball head coach Jill Thomas announced the hiring of Ryan Shannon as assistant coach and former Reddie player Dulincia Keener as graduate assistant coach. Shannon joins the Reddie staff after spending the past two years at California Baptist University. “It is with great excitement to welcome Coach Ryan Shannon to our Reddie
Howell Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Graceland University
Athletic Director Joe Worlund has announced the hiring of Frank Howell as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the 2016-17 season. “I am excited to have Frank join the Yellowjackets coaching staff. His family ties to Graceland and his long term success as a high school coach in Iowa, provide a great foundation for the
Marlowe Joins UT Dallas Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
A former four-year starter at the NCAA Division I level, Natalie Marlowe has been named the new assistant coach for the UT Dallas women’s basketball program, announced by head coach Polly Thomason Thursday. In addition, Marlowe will serve as the assistant women’s golf coach for the Comets. She will begin her duties at UTD next
Truett McConnell University Hires Coach
Tron Griffin has been named the next head women’s basketball coach of Truett McConnell University, the athletic department announced Wednesday morning. Griffin comes to the Lady Bears after spending the past four years at NCAA Division I Prairie View A&M University in Texas. “Coach Griffin is an exceptional man with significant championship experience coaching women’s