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
George Washington names McCombs as new WBB Head Coach
GW Director of Athletics Tanya Vogel has named Caroline McCombs as the 11th head coach in the history of the Buff & Blue’s prestigious women’s basketball program. A proven winner at every stop during her 22-year coaching career, McCombs comes to GW after seven years as the head coach at Stony Brook where she led
Fernandez Joins Davidson Women’s Basketball Staff
Head coach Gayle Fulks announced Aaron Fernandez has joined the Davidson women’s basketball coaching staff as the Director of Player Development for the 2019-20 season. “I am excited that Aaron has joined our staff,” said Fulks. “He is a passionate, intelligent, and hardworking coach who will undoubtedly help our entire program as we strive to
Michele Savage Dismissed as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Davidson
Michele Savage has been dismissed as the head women’s basketball coach at Davidson College, as announced Wednesday by Director of Athletics Jim Murphy. Savage joined Davidson as the head coach in 2010 after coaching stints with Tulane, Cornell, Toledo and Chicago State. During her tenure, the Wildcats posted an overall mark of 96-123, including a