University of Massachusetts head women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi has been extended through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced afternoon. The new five-year contract comes after a season where the Minutewomen won multiple postseason games for the first time in program history. “We are pleased to offer Coach Verdi another extension to show
Bell named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Duquesne
Head Coach Dan Burt has announced Rick Bell will join the Duquesne women’s basketball coaching staff for the 2021-22 season. Bell brings over 30 years of coaching experience to the Bluff, including notably an 18-year career as the head boys basketball coach at nearby Canon-McMillan High School from 2001-2019. “We are excited to have Coach Bell join
Saint Louis adds Thomas as Assistant WBB Coach
Saint Louis University head women’s basketball coach Lisa Stone has announced the addition of assistant coach Deon Thomas to the Billikens’ staff. “It is my pleasure to welcome Deon Thomas to our Billiken family,” Stone said. “Deon is a success-oriented professional who has experience as a head coach. He is an established coach who has an
Simmons Joins St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball head coach Jesse Fleming has announced the hiring of Ka-Deidre Simmons as an assistant coach. “Ka-Deidre is going to be a great addition to the staff,” Fleming said. “She has a tremendous, decorated playing background and she comes with high-level recommendations as a player development coach who holds her players
Rizzotti out as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at George Washington
George Washington Athletics announced today that Jennifer Rizzotti will not return as head coach of the women’s basketball team. “I’d like to thank Jen for her relentless drive and commitment to continue the winning tradition of our storied women’s basketball program,” said Athletics Director Tanya Vogel. “We are particularly proud of her team’s efforts this year
Milleson Resigns as George Mason’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach
George Mason Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Brad Edwards announced Thursday that head women’s basketball coach Nyla Milleson has resigned from her position. In eight seasons with George Mason, Milleson compiled an overall record of 98-140, including a mark of 40-86 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. “I want to express my sincere appreciation to Nyla for
Reiss inks 2-yr extension at URI
Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year Tammi Reiss has agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep her at Rhode Island through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Tuesday. “When we hired Tammi, the goal was to set a new standard of excellence for women’s basketball at the University
Callaway added to UMass Women’s Basketball staff
UMass women’s basketball head coach Tory Verdi announced Tuesday that Cassandra Callaway has joined the staff as an assistant coach. Callaway arrives in Amherst after spending the previous four seasons at Eastern Michigan as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. “We are very excited to welcome Cassandra to the UMass women’s basketball family,” Verdi said. “Cassandra
Guastella Elevated to Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at LaSalle
Former Quinnipiac standout and professional basketball player, Sam Guastella, has been promoted to assistant women’s basketball coach at LaSalle, head coach Mountain MacGillivray announced Friday. Guastella joined the Explorers last season as a graduate assistant. “I am excited to announce the promotion of Sam Guastella from graduate assistant to full time assistant coach,” MacGillivray said.
Aaron Roussell Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Richmond
University of Richmond Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hardt announced the appointment of Aaron Roussell as head women’s basketball coach Tuesday night. Roussell brings over 15 years of head coaching experience and over 300 career victories to Richmond, including the past seven highly successful years as the head coach at Bucknell University. “We