Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball has named Sophie Smith as its new director of basketball operations and graduate assistant, the program announced Thursday. “We’re very excited for Sophie to join our program,” said EKU head women’s basketball coach Greg Todd. “Sophie had a very successful playing career with Anderson County and Georgetown, was mentored by great coaches in Clay
Green Announces Retirement; Sherard to yake Over as Liberty University WBB Head Coach
The winningest coach in Liberty Athletics history, Carey Green announced his retirement as Liberty Women’s Basketball Head Coach on Thursday. Longtime assistant coach Alexis Sherard will take over as the seventh head coach in Liberty Women’s Basketball history. Green spent 26 seasons as Liberty’s head coach, racking up 31 conference titles (15 regular-season, 16 conference tournament). He coached the
Limehouse joins UTSA WBB Staff as Graduate Assistant
On Wednesday, head coach Karen Aston announced the addition of Samuel Limehouse, who joins the women’s basketball staff as a Graduate Assistant. “We are so lucky that Sam has chosen our program and San Antonio as a place he wanted to get a master’s degree and focus on learning the ropes of college coaching,” said Aston. “As I
Roger Williams elevates Spreda to Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach
Roger Williams University Athletics announced that Michelle Spreda has been elevated to Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach. Spreda has been a cornerstone of the Hawks’ women’s basketball program for the past seven years, serving as assistant coach under Head Coach Kelly Thompson. She has been instrumental in the team’s sustained success. “For the past seven years, Michelle Spreda has been
Wisconsin Parkside’s Conely agrees to multi-year contract extension
Parkside Athletics and Director of Athletics Adam Schemm are proud to announce that Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Jen Conely has agreed to a multi-year contract extension to remain the leader of the Ranger Women’s Basketball program. “I am thrilled to continue our journey forward with Coach Conely leading our women’s basketball program,” remarked Director of Athletics Adam Schemm ’08. “Jen embodies
Witte named Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at Xavier
Story Courtesy: Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier head women’s basketball coach Billi Chambers announced Matt Witte as the program’s graduate assistant ahead of the 2025-26 season. He will support all areas of the program in his new role. “Being able to keep Matt with our program is a huge win!” said Chambers. “After serving as the women’s basketball
Leisure promoted to Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at NAIA St. Francis (IN)
The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) has promoted Austin Leisure to associate head coach of the women’s basketball program, recognizing his significant contributions since joining the Cougars in 2022. As the program’s lead assistant, Leisure has been instrumental in guiding the team to 59 wins over three seasons, culminating in a #9 national ranking at the end of
Sitzmann named WBB Assistant Coach / Director of Player operations and Development at Little Rock
Kim Sitzmann is back where it all started. The former Trojan standout has joined Little Rock women’s basketball as an assistant coach and director of player operations and development, returning to the program she helped build as a star guard from 2006-10. “It’s nostalgic for sure, learning everything again,” Sitzmann said. “It’s been 15 years
Garner added to Boston University Women’s Basketball Staff
The Boston University women’s basketball program has hired Capree Garner as the director of operations ahead of the 2025-26 season, head coach Melissa Graves formally announced on Tuesday (Aug. 26). “I am thrilled to welcome Capree to the Terrier family,” said Graves. “She brings a wealth of experience both on and off the floor, including her previous work
Ponton named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at D2 Queens College
A fresh start as Queens College Director of Athletics and Recreation, Robert Twible announces that Travis Ponton has been named the new women’s basketball head coach and will assume his duties immediately. A coaching resume that spans over 16 years, Ponton brings an extensive and impressive career to Flushing, including having served as the women’s basketball