By JOSH FUNK, Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Women’s basketball coach Connie Yori abruptly resigned Tuesday after 14 seasons at Nebraska that included nine trips to the NCAA Tournament. In a statement released by the school, Yori said only that she was leaving for personal reasons and thanked athletic director Shawn Eichorst for his
Mississippi Valley State Names Jessica Kern Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Mississippi Valley State University’s Director of Athletics Dianthia Ford-Kee announced Jessica Kern as the fourth head women’s basketball coach on April 4, 2016. “It is our pleasure to welcome Coach Jessica Kern to the Mississippi Valley family, said Ford-Kee, “She brings to us a wealth of knowledge and experience that will move our program in
BREAKING: Adia Barnes Named Women’s Basketball Coach at Arizona
The University of Arizona has named Adia Barnes its new head women’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced on Monday. The leading scorer in Arizona women’s basketball history and a WNBA Champion, Barnes comes to Tucson after serving as an assistant coach at the University of Washington for the past five seasons. “This
BREAKING: Errol Gauff Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Southeastern Louisiana
Southeastern Louisiana University has named Errol Gauff as its head women’s basketball coach, SLU Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced on Saturday. Gauff’s hire is pending approval by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. The LaPlace, Louisiana native is the sixth head coach in program history. Southeastern will formally welcome Gauff as its new head women’s basketball
BREAKING: Katie Abrahamson-Henderson Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UCF
A successful, veteran coach in NCAA women’s basketball, Katie Abrahamson-Henderson has been named the 12th head women’s basketball coach in Knights’ program history. UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced the hire Friday. Abrahamson-Henderson comes to UCF after six seasons at Albany, where she led the Great Danes to a combined nine
Northwestern Oklahoma State Names Diesselhorst Women’s Basketball Coach
A highly-successful prep coach from one of northwest Oklahoma’s great basketball families has been selected to lead Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s women’s basketball program. Andy Carter, director of athletics, announced the hiring of Tasha Turney Diesselhorst as the ninth coach in the 43-year history of the program. “We feel very fortunate to have had a
Thigpin Steps Down as Head Coach at Dixie State
Dixie State University Director of Athletics Dr. Jason Boothe announced Wednesday that Jenny Thigpin has stepped down from her position as head women’s basketball coach. Thigpin joined the DSU women’s basketball program as an assistant coach in 2013. She was named the interim head coach prior to the start of the 2014-15 season and was
Frederick CC Women’s Basketball Coach Resigns
Frederick Community College women’s basketball head coach Le’Teshia LeSane announced that she has resigned her post. LeSane served as head coach of the Cougars for one season. “We want to thank Coach LeSane for her hard work and commitment this past season,” said FCC Director of Athletics Rodney Bennett. “We wish Coach LeSane all the best in
Kim Rosamond Named Tennessee Tech Women’s Basketball Head Coach
She has nine years of experience as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Vanderbilt University, 19 seasons of experience in the tough Southeastern Conference as a player and coach, and 21 seasons overall in women’s college basketball. Those credentials, coupled with a resume stuffed with success on the court, in the classroom, and on
Picott Named Assistant Coach at Houston
Rutgers Scarlet Knight Hall of Famer Victoria Picott has been named as the newest member of the Houston Cougar Women’s Basketball coaching staff, head coach Ronald Hughey announced Tuesday. “Vicky is a great person with a wonderful passion for the game and is an outstanding teacher of the game, specifically post play,” head coach Ronald