Will Watkins, who has experience with organizations at the professional and collegiate levels, has been named the director of player development for the UT Arlington women’s basketball program. Most recently, Watkins spent the past six months as the basketball analytics and video coordinator for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings, where he also served a stint as a
Peatross named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Western Oregon
Western Oregon University Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randi Lydum announced Jessica Peatross as the Wolves’ women’s basketball head coach. Peatross is the eighth women’s basketball head coach in WOU history and comes from NCAA Division-II Salem University where she was the head coach for the 2022-23 season – leading the team to its most wins in
Tulsa Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Tulsa Women’s Basketball Head Coach Angie Nelp announced title changes for John McCullough and Jeff Farina-Morelos. McCullough is now assistant coach/director of scouting, while Farina-Morelos’ new title is assistant coach/director of basketball operations. The NCAA made policy changes that now allows two additional coaches on the floor to coach. McCullough joined the staff prior to the 2022-23 campaign and
Smith named WBB video coordinator at St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley has announced the addition of Chad Smith as the team’s video coordinator, completing his staff for the 2023-24 campaign. “Chad is just a basketball guy,” Crowley said. “He is someone who is committed and loyal to helping whatever program he is with. Chad is going to give us
How good and timely data can help build winning college basketball programs
One of the great things about leveraging a data-centric approach to basketball is that it provides a very system agnostic way of understanding your team, the best ways to use your players, and defeating an opponent. Whether your team likes to run and gun, grind out possessions, relies on the three or wants to live
Imhotet Amen-Ra named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Cal Maritime
Respected throughout the industry for his basketball acumen and experience working with women’s basketball players from the WNBA, USA Basketball, international and collegiate levels since 2006 is Cal Maritime’s new head women’s basketball coach Imhotet Amen-Ra, as announced by Director of Athletics Karen Lee Yoder on Thursday. “I want to thank Karen Lee Yoder, Monica
Tulane adds Critton as WBB Graduate Assistant
Tulane University women’s basketball announced the addition of Elizabeth Critton to its staff as the team’s graduate assistant. Critton joins the Green Wave after finishing her collegiate playing career at Loyola University of New Orleans. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology in May. Critton played her final two season with the Wolfpack
Yohn joins UNCW Women’s Basketball Staff
Hailey Yohn, a former Miami (OH) and High Point assistant coach, has joined the UNCW women’s basketball program in the same capacity ahead of the 2023-24 season. Yohn arrives in the Port City after completing her fourth season on the RedHawks bench. Prior to Miami, Yohn spent four years at HPU where she was the
Brown named Head WBB Coach at D2 St. Rose
The College of Saint Rose has named Will Brown as the head coach of the women’s basketball program. Brown comes to the College after previously serving as the Head Coach of the University at Albany men’s basketball program from 2001 to 2021, where he won over 300 games and led the Great Danes to five
Thompson promoted to WBB director of player development and recruiting ops at Alabama
Colsten Thompson was promoted to the director of player development and recruiting operations, head women’s basketball coach Kristy Curry announced. Thompson’s promotion comes after serving a year with the Crimson Tide as the director of recruiting operations and creative content during the 2022-23 season. As a part of his new responsibilities, Thompson will be involved in scouting, film