University of Wyoming Women’s Basketball Head Coach Heather Ezell has announced the elevation of Natalie Baker to assistant coach beginning in the 2023-24 season. Baker spent last season as the Director of Operations for the Cowgirls. A former Cowgirl, Baker graduated in 2018 with her degree in Business Management and Consulting at UW before earning her Master’s
Iowa extends Bluder through 2029
Gary Barta, the Henry B. Tippie Director Chair of Athletics, announced on Friday that he has extended Lisa Bluder’s contract through June 2029. She is heading into her 24th year at The University of Iowa as the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach. “Lisa has been an incredible leader for Iowa Women’s Basketball over many years,” said Barta. “Her ability to
Edgell named WBB Head Coach at Salem University
After a strong women’s basketball season that saw the Tigers’ finish just short of a USCAA Division I National Championship back in March, there is some exciting news coming out of the Salem women’s basketball program. Namely, the Tigers’ will have some new leadership going into the 2023-2024 season. Nikayla Edgell has been named head
Jamie Insel Joins BU Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The Boston University women’s basketball program has added Jamie Insel as an assistant coach ahead of the 2023-24 season, Head Coach Melissa Graves announced on Thursday morning. “I am so excited to welcome Jamie to the Terrier family,” said Graves. “Her experience of coaching at high academic institutions makes for a seamless transition. There is no doubt she will
Pillow resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Florida A&M
Florida A&M Women’s Basketball Head Coach Shalon Pillow resigned after three years and two seasons leading the Rattlers. “I am very thankful for the opportunity to lead the women’s basketball program over the last three years,” said Pillow. “I am more than grateful to have had the opportunity of working with the young women on the team
Scaife named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech women’s basketball Head Coach Kenny Brooks announced the hiring of Jauwan Scaife as assistant coach Thursday. “I am extremely excited to add Jauwan to our staff,” Brooks said. “He brings energy and a wealth of knowledge that will benefit not just our athletes but the entire staff. He is top notch and a rising star in
Contract Extended for PFW WBB Head Coach Maria Marchesano
Purdue University Fort Wayne and head women’s basketball coach Maria Marchesano have agreed to a contract extension, Director of Athletics Kelley Hartley Hutton announced on Thursday (July 6). Marchesano, who led Purdue Fort Wayne to the 2023 Horizon League semifinals in Indianapolis, now has her contract extended through the 2027-28 season. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Coach
NAIA NEWS: Granato named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at St. Andrews
Elizabeth Burris, Director of Athletics, is excited to announce the hire of Vinnie Granato as the new head women’s basketball coach for the Knights. Granato comes to St. Andrews with vast experience in the coaching realm, with over nine years at the collegiate level. As the associate head women’s basketball coach at Goshen College, an
Henderson promoted to Women’s Basketball Director of Player Personnel, Development & Influence
Jace Henderson has been promoted to a full-time position on the Nebraska women’s basketball staff, assuming the new title of Director of Player Personnel, Development & Influence on July 1, Head Coach Amy Williams announced on Friday, June 30. Henderson joined the Nebraska women’s basketball program as a graduate assistant manager in August 2022, after
D3 NEWS: Ziegler returns to Skidmore women’s basketball staff
Skidmore College head women’s basketball coach Jessica Turner has announced the return of Richard “Ziggy” Ziegler to her staff for the 2023-24 season. Ziegler previously served as an assistant coach at Skidmore during the 2021-22 campaign. Ziegler recently completed a year as an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of New Haven, where he helped lead the team