Vice President and Director of Athletics Donny Mayfield announced the hiring of Jason Smith as the next head women’s basketball coach at Tennessee Wesleyan University on Monday. Smith, who has previous experience as a coach in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC), spent last season as the head women’s basketball coach at Peru State University. Smith
Langford named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tulane
Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair David Harris named Tulane alum Ashley Langford (’09) head coach of the Tulane Women’s Basketball program on Tuesday. Langford, who becomes the Green Wave’s seventh head coach and the first African American to lead the program, will be introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, April 9 at 1 p.m.
Simmons named Assistant WBB Coach at SMU
SMU women’s basketball Head Coach Toyelle Wilson completed her coaching staff as Kyley Simmons joins Jhasmin Player and Gary Redus as an assistant coach. Simmons has been at Eastern Illinois for the last four seasons. She was promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2019-20 season. In her second season, the program won eight
Nelp Named Tulsa Women’s Basketball Coach
Arizona State Associate Head Coach Angie Nelp will be introduced Tuesday as The University of Tulsa head women’s basketball coach, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Rick Dickson. Nelp is the 11th head coach in Tulsa women’s basketball history. Nelp (formerly Angie Gorton) returns to her native Oklahoma, where she finished her senior season as
Wilson named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at SMU
Toyelle Wilson has been named the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Director of Athletics Rick Hart announced today. “Toyelle emerged from a really talented group of candidates,” said Hart. “Her commitment to the academic, athletic and social development of our student-athletes aligns with our vision of shaping champions. She is a respected leader, and her positive energy, strong work ethic
Merriweather named Memphis Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Katrina Merriweather, who led Wright State to the program’s first NCAA Tournament win this season and the only three Horizon League Championships in school history, has been named Memphis’ 12th women’s basketball head coach, director of athletics Laird Veatch announced Monday. She also led the Raiders to the school’s only back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2019
McFerrin announces retirement at Memphis
Melissa McFerrin, who is in her 13th season as Memphis women’s basketball head coach, has retired effective immediately, director of athletics Laird Veatch announced Sunday. McFerrin won the third-most games in Memphis history with a record of 193-199, including 243-269 in her 17-year career as a head coach. The Tigers made four-straight tournament appearances from 2010-13.
Women’s Basketball Cancels Remainder of 2020-21 Season
The SMU women’s basketball team has decided to not play the remainder of the 2020-21 season due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19. Potential virus-related issues including the possibility of isolation, quarantine and season disruptions resulted in a decision by the student-athletes to opt out of the 2020-21 season. While all agreed that SMU had
UConn Assistant Jasmine Lister takes Leave of Absence
UConn assistant women’s basketball coach Jasmine Lister has taken a leave of absence from her duties with the team for personal reasons. In her absence, Jamelle Elliott, who served as an assistant coach on Geno Auriemma’s staff from 1998-2009, will provide support for the team as an assistant coach. Lister, who was a graduate assistant for the
Curry Steps Down as Women’s Basketball Coach at Union College; Takes on AD Role Full-time
The Union College Department of Athletics has undergone some restructuring with Tim Curry being named the Executive Director of Athletics, assuming the role on a full-time basis. Curry has served as the Director of Athletics since 2011 while also being the women’s basketball head coach, a position he has held since 2002. Curry steps down