Jess Rini has been named the interim head women’s basketball coach at Misericordia University, Chuck Edkins, director of athletics, has announced. “It is my pleasure to welcome Jess Rini back to the Misericordia University community as our women’s basketball coach,” said Edkins. “Her experience and passion for the game of basketball will be an asset
Coulson promoted to full-time role at North Alabama
University of North Alabama women’s basketball head coach Missy Tiber has announced the promotion of former UNA player Kenysha Coulson into a full-time assistant coaching role for the Lions. Lettering from 2017-20, Coulson was a part of a senior class that won more games than any group in program history. The three-year letterman played in 82 games with 60 starts
D2 NEWS: Converse University adds Ridley to Women’s Basketball staff
Converse University head women’s basketball coach Samantha Davis announced the addition of Tamia Ridley to the team’s coaching staff. Ridley is a former professional and Division II basketball player and alumnae of Notre Dame College. “She’s had a very successful career including playing professionally overseas. She brings a lot of experience that will help our post play
D3 NEWS: Peckham named Assistant WBB Coach at Lyon College
Lyon College is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Peckham as the new Scots assistant women’s basketball coach. Peckham brings 42 years of administrative, coaching and teaching within interscholastic and collegiate athletic programs. He has a Master of Science in Athletic Administration degree with special emphasis on interscholastic athletics and professional development through completion
Trigg named WBB Director of Brand Development at Cal
The California women’s basketball program has hired Christian Trigg as its Director of Brand Development, head coach Charmin Smith announced. Trigg will be responsible for helping to meet the development, branding and student-athlete objectives of the team’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) goals in the newly-created position. He will additionally lead student-athlete development toward post-graduate career goals
Northern Iowa’s Warren receives 2-yr contract extension
UNI Athletics and head women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the end of the 2028-29 season, as announced by the Panther Athletic Department on Wednesday. “Under Coach Warren, our women’s basketball program has flourished both on the court, as well as in the classroom and in the community,” said UNI
Rice, Schwartz elevated to Assistant Coaches at LSU
LSU’s Kaylin Rice and Joe Schwartz have been elevated to assistant coaches on the women’s basketball staff, head coach Kim Mulkey announced Tuesday. A recent NCAA rule change approved by the Division I Council supported an increase of two assistant coaches for programs around the country. Both Rice and Schwartz have been integral parts of
Gluesing named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Wisconsin
Jaime Gluesing, an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at High Point University for the past four seasons, has been hired as an assistant coach for Wisconsin women’s basketball, head coach Marisa Moseley announced. Gluesing, who played collegiately at Florida Gulf Coast University, brings vast experience in Division I coaching and recruiting. “I’m excited and grateful to join
Former BYU Head Coach Jeff Judkins joins Utah WBB Staff
Utah Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lynne Roberts announced the addition of Jeff Judkins as the Assistant Coach of Player Development and Community Ambassador. “Juddy is not only one of the best basketball coaches in the history of the West Coast Conference, BYU, and our state, he’s also one of the best Utah Utes athletes in our department’s
Arkansas Pine Bluff’s Thornton receives 3-yr contract extension
Coming off one the best seasons in the history of the women’s program, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women’s basketball head coach Dawn Thornton received a three-year contract extension, as announced by Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Robinson announced on Monday. “Coach Dawn and her staff’s commitment to UAPB and women’s basketball exemplifies hard work, determination,