Blackburn College has hired Allen Dehority as the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Dehority returns to his alma mater after a stint as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Finlandia University. A 2008 graduate of Blackburn College, returns to Carlinville with a history of improving basketball programs. While coaching the men’s program at Finlandia, Dehority’s team
Carpenter named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lancaster Bible
Lancaster Bible College and the Lancaster Bible College Athletic Department are pleased to announce Ryan Carpenter has been chosen to lead the Lancaster Bible Women’s Basketball program. Carpenter becomes the 27th head coach in program history and replaces Joy Tharrington who stepped down in April to pursue other coaching opportunities. Carpenter is a 2009 graduate of Lancaster Bible and
Florida promotes Moore to Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Jackie Moore has been promoted to Florida women’s basketball assistant coach, head coach Kelly Rae Finley announced on Monday. Moore originally joined UF’s staff as assistant to the head coach in 2022, helping the Gators put together a 19-win season and a run to the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals during her first season at Florida. “We are excited to
Western Carolina hires Gore as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Western Carolina women’s basketball and head coach Kiley Hill have added former Indiana University graduate assistant Shayna Gore to the Catamount assistant coaching staff, it was announced this week. Gore replaces former assistant coach Megan Brown who spent four years on the WCU staff, first as the director of basketball operations and as an assistant coach. “Energy creates opportunity.
Rushdan named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Marquette
The Marquette University women’s basketball team and head coach Megan Duffy announced the hiring of Khadijah Rushdan as an assistant coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Khadijah and her family to Marquette. Khadijah has a tremendous playing background with experience playing in the WNBA and overseas, as well as great success with Rutgers and USA Basketball,” Duffy
Burstrom joins Coastal Carolina WBB staff as Assistant Coach
Coastal Carolina University head women’s basketball coach Kevin Pederson has added Tatum Burstrom to his 2023-24 coaching staff as an assistant coach. Burstrom arrives in Conway, S.C., after spending the previous seven seasons at Carson-Newman University working with the Eagles women’s basketball team. During her tenure at CNU, the Eagles averaged 22 wins in every season she was on the sidelines
Drill of The Week
Dr. Dish elite skills trainer Shane Hennen back at it with another great drill. Ball handling is an essential skill for all basketball players. Work on getting shifty and beating your defender off the dribble! For the full drill breakdown check out the video below. Cross Jab Series with Shane Hennen Work on change of pace
Beverly resigns as WBB Head Coach at NAIA Evangel University
Evangel University director of athletics, Dr. Dennis McDonald announced that Preston Beverly has resigned as women’s basketball head coach and a national search for the next head coach has begun. “We thank Preston, his family, and his staff for their contributions to Valor women’s basketball,” said McDonald. “We wish Preston and Danielle the best in
Purcell inks contract extension at Mississippi State
After winning more games in his first season than any other head women’s basketball coach in Mississippi State history and leading the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament, Sam Purcell has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced the news Thursday afternoon. “Sam Purcell is the winningest first year coach in school history
Delaware County CC named Fain, Jr as new WBB Head Coach
Larry Fain Jr. has been named head coach of women’s basketball at Delaware County Community College. Fain played at Chester High School under the leadership of legendary Coach Fred Pickett. As a high school student-athlete, Fain earned First Team All-Delaware County honors. He continued his basketball career at Cheyney University and later at Franklin & Marshall College under