University of Montevallo women’s basketball Head Coach Gary Van Atta, the winningest coach in program history and current UM Hall of Famer, has announced his retirement after 14 seasons with the Purple and Gold. “This was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make,” said Van Atta “This community has embraced me for
Illinois Women’s Basketball Staff Update
With the NCAA’s coaching limit increase going into effect on July 1, Emily Durr and Jenna Giacone have been elevated to assistant coaches on Shauna Green‘s Illinois women’s basketball staff. “I am very excited to utilize the new NCAA rule where we can have six on-court coaches with promoting Jenna and Emily,” shared Green. “They are both very deserving to
Jaco promoted to Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at USC
Courtney Jaco has been promoted to an assistant coach for the USC women’s basketball program for the coming 2023-24 season, head coach Lindsay Gottlieb announced today (July 1). Jaco has served as director of player development for the past two seasons on Gottlieb’s staff, and her promotion enables her to serve in coaching and recruiting roles for the
JUCO NEWS: Jackson named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Santa Fe College
After an extensive nationwide search, Santa Fe College Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Russ Jackson as the Head Coach of SF Women’s Basketball. Jackson is the eighth Head Coach in program history, and will take over the program for Chanda Stebbins, who was appointed to the role of Director of Athletics on
Chadbourne named WBB Head Coach at D3 Southern Maine
A veteran in the coaching ranks, David Chadbourne, has been named the next head coach of the University of Southern Maine women’s basketball team. University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean made the announcement as the Huskies prepare for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. Chadbourne replaces Samantha Norris who led the Huskies for eight seasons
Babson’s Blinstrub announces retirement after 39-seasons
Following one of the most successful careers in Division III history, Babson College head women’s basketball coach Judy Blinstrub announced her retirement. Blinstrub coached 1,049 games during her 39-year career amassing a career record of 719-330 for a .685 winning percentage. She ranks 11th in Division III history in victories and led the Beavers to the postseason
Former Central Conn Assistant Wilson named Head Coach at D3 Mitchell College
Ashley Wilson has been named head coach of the Mitchell College women’s basketball team, as announced by Director of Athletics, Matt Finlayson. Wilson, who will make her collegiate head coaching debut with the Mariners, arrives in New London after spending the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at Division I Central Connecticut State University
D3 Greensboro College tabs Laquanda Dawkins Prince as new WBB Head Coach
Greensboro College President Lawrence D. Czarda and Director of Athletics Kim Strable have announced the hiring of Laquanda Dawkins Prince as the Pride’s new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Coach Prince brings numerous years of coaching experience at the Division I and II levels to Greensboro, while also spending years as a mentor and educator. Her
D3 NEWS: Lacey named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Redlands
University of Redlands Head Women’s Basketball Coach Rich Murphy announced another addition to his coaching staff for the 2023-24 school year bringing on former Bulldog Women’s Basketball player Cassandra Lacey ’20. “I am excited to have Cassie back home to our women’s basketball program!” Murphy stated. “She has been able to gain valuable knowledge since
Whaley-Briggs named Assistant WBB Coach at Tarleton State
Head coach Bill Brock has finalized his coaching staff for his first season at the helm of Tarleton Women’s Basketball, hiring Monique Whaley-Briggs as an assistant coach, the team announced. Whaley-Briggs joins assistant coaches Larry Tidwell and Geoff Golden on the bench for the purple and white, with Ashleigh DeBoue serving as director of basketball operations. “We