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
URI Associate Head WBB Coach inks extension, named Coach in Waiting
Rhode Island Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn and women’s basketball head coach Tammi Reiss announced a four-year contract extension for associate head coach Adeniyi Amadou. Most assistant coach contracts at Rhode Island are single-year deals that are subject to renewal on a yearly basis. Amadou’s new deal – which also includes a clause that identifies him as the
St. Bonaventure adds Jackson as WBB DBO
Story: Dylan Nuzzo, Assistant Sports Information Director, SBU St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley has announced the addition of Kayla Jackson as the new Bonnies women’s basketball director of basketball operations. Jackson joins the Bonnies after spending the 2021-22 season at Evansville as a graduate assistant coach. “Kayla is someone we have
Leflar promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UMass
Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced Mike Leflar as the next head coach of the University of Massachusetts women’s basketball program on Monday afternoon. “I am thrilled to promote associate head coach Mike Leflar to serve as our Massachusetts women’s basketball head coach,” said Bamford. “Mike has been an integral part of our success since
Mitchell named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Fordham
A rising star in the collegiate coaching ranks, Bridgette Mitchell will take over the reins of the Fordham women’s basketball program as its next head coach, it was announced on Friday by Athletic Director Ed Kull. “I am thrilled and honored to become the next head women’s basketball coach of Fordham University!” said Mitchell. “I believe in
George Mason extends Blair-Lewis through 2027-28
George Mason University and women’s head basketball coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis reached an agreement on a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, Interim Director of Athletics Nena Rogers said. The extension comes after the Patriots’ rapid improvement under Blair-Lewis’ leadership during her first two seasons in Fairfax. The Green and Gold saw victories in back-to-back Atlantic 10 Conference Tournaments
Former WNBA player Wanisha Smith added to Temple WBB staff
Temple University women’s basketball head coach Diane Richardson announced the addition of former WNBA player Wanisha Smith to her coaching staff as an assistant coach. Smith comes to Temple after a brief hiatus from coaching to pursue opportunities outside of sports. In the basketball world, she most recently served as an assistant coach at Duke during the 2019-2020 season. “Coach
Gaitley out as Women’s Basketball Coach at Fordham
Fordham has released the following statement regarding the departure of head women’s basketball coach Stephanie Gaitley: Stephanie Gaitley, women’s basketball coach, is leaving Fordham University, effective immediately. The University wishes her well. Ed Kull, director of athletics, will appoint an interim head coach as soon as possible. Gaitley had been the head coach at Fordham for
Reiss inks 10-yr contract at URI
Rhode Island women’s basketball coach Tammi Reiss signed a 10-year contract that keeps her in place through the 2031-32 season, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Tuesday. The new deal – which officially begins April 24 – replaces the remaining years of Reiss’ current contract. “We are thrilled to announce a 10-year partnership with Coach Tammi Reiss,” Bjorn said. “We
Washington named Associate Head WBB Coach at GMU
George Mason University women’s basketball head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis has announced that Niki Washington will join her staff as associate head coach. An 18-year veteran of the coaching profession, Washington brings a wealth of experience to Fairfax. “I always admired Niki’s professionalism,” said Blair-Lewis. “She embodies a strong knowledge for the game and an intense passion for