Walsh University Director of Athletics Dale Howard has announced the hiring of Maria Marchesano as women’s basketball coach. Marchesano replaces Laurel Wartluft, who notified the University of her Intention to leave Walsh at the conclusion of this year’s contract. Marchesano is the eighth coach in program history. Walsh started women’s basketball in 1979. Walsh is
Missouri State press conference
Below is the link to watch Missouri State’s press conference live. The introduction of the new women’s basketball coach is scheduled for 2:00pm. http://www.missouristatebears.com/allaccess/?media=384922… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Hagen-Smith Announces Retirement
The face of women’s basketball for the past 30 seasons, Robin Hagen-Smith, has announced her plans to retire as head coach of the Shawnee State women’s basketball team. Her retirement will become effective on June 30, 2013. She has been Shawnee State’s women’s basketball coach for the past 30 seasons. During her time on the
McGraw named AP COY
Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach Muffet McGraw once again has been honored for her team’s success this season, earning the Associated Press National Coach of the Year award, it was announced Saturday afternoon at New Orleans Arena. It’s the second time in McGraw’s career she has received the AP’s top coaching honor, having also
Rousseau Steps Down
Pepperdine women’s basketball head coach Julie Rousseau has resigned after nine seasons in charge of the Waves’ program, the University announced today. Rousseau had an overall record of 123-144 (.461) at Pepperdine and her teams made three postseason appearances. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
NDSU assistant resigns
North Dakota State University head women’s basketball coach Carolyn DeHoff today announced that assistant coach Deanne Stevenson has resigned from NDSU to pursue opportunities outside of basketball. Stevenson was named assistant women’s basketball coach in October 2010. She spent one month as director of operations before stepping into a vacancy on the staff. Stevenson was
HOT: Rainbolt named HC @ S. Arkansas
After a nation-wide search for a new head women’s basketball coach, Southern Arkansas University Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced the appointment of Rusty Rainbolt to the position effective Friday, April 5. “We’re excited about the addition of Coach Rainbolt to our athletic department,” Browning said. “His energy, passion and proven success are some
W. Oregon’s Bruce retires
After 22 seasons as a collegiate head women’s basketball coach, including the last seven at helm of the Western Oregon University women’s basketball program, Greg Bruce will retire at the end of his current contract, effective June 30, 2013, the WOU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced. "After much thought and discussion with my family, I
Aurora U. names new head coach
Aurora University has announced the hiring of Brittany Carper as the new head coach of the AU women’s basketball program. "I’m happy to announce today that Brittany Carper has accepted the position of head women’s basketball coach at Aurora University," AU Athletic Director Jim Hamad said. "Brittany has been a vital piece of successful collegiate
Turner out at St. Joe’s (IN)
The Saint Joseph’s College Department of Athletics and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Brandon Turner have parted ways after five seasons. A national search for the 10th head coach in the program’s history will begin immediately. “Saint Joseph’s College is grateful for the leadership and stability Brandon has provided over the years,” said Director of Athletics