William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James announced today the hiring of Kate Popovec-Goss, head coach at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, as the new head women’s basketball coach at Boston College. Popovec-Goss comes to Chestnut Hill after a four-year stint at Bradley University. She will become the ninth head coach in Boston College Women’s Basketball
Harmony named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Pitt
The University of Pittsburgh has named Robin Harmony as the 11th head coach of its women’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced on Monday afternoon. A native of Hershey, Pa., Harmony brings a proven track record of success, totaling 369 career victories across 19 seasons as head coach. Most recently, Harmony guided the College of Charleston to a
Pitt fires Women’s Basketball Coach Tory Verdi
Pitt Athletic Director Allen Greene announced today that he has made a leadership change in the Women’s Basketball program and will begin a national search for its next head coach. “After a thorough and thoughtful evaluation of our women’s basketball program, it has been determined that we have not progressed enough competitively and now is the right
Bernabei-McNamee out as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Boston College
Boston College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee will not receive a contract extension, thereby concluding her eight- season tenure on The Heights, William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James announced today. Bernabei-McNamee finishes with an overall record of 113-132 at BC, including 43-94 in ACC play. “I want to thank Joanna for her contributions to the Boston
Clemson’s Poppie signs extension through 2030-31 season
Clemson women’s basketball Head Coach Shawn Poppie has signed a contract extension through the 2030-31 season, announced by Athletic Director Graham Neff. The Board of Trustees compensation committee approved the action on Friday morning. “The profile and competitive success of the women’s basketball program under Coach Poppie’s direction continues to rise,” said Director of Athletics
Brown adds General Manager title to Stanford Women’s Basketball role
Adding to her responsibilities within the Stanford women’s basketball program, Tempie Brown has been named the Cardinal’s General Manager. Brown will also retain her title and responsibilities as the Harry K. and Ida S. Berland Associated Head Women’s Basketball Coach. “I am honored to undertake this role and want to thank Kate for the opportunity to impact
Duke’s Lawson named 2025 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Senior Coach of the Year
Story Courtesy USA Basketball From the hardwood in Santiago, Chile, last summer, Kara Lawson’s leadership added another defining chapter to her USA Basketball legacy. Guiding a USA Women’s AmeriCup Team of collegiate stars to a 7-0 run at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup, plus qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, Lawson earned her
Walz wins #500 at Louisville
The Louisville women’s basketball team (14-3, 4-0 ACC) took down Virginia Tech (11-5, 1-3 ACC) in convincing fashion, 85-60, Sunday afternoon at the KFC Yum! Center. With the win, head coach Jeff Walz collected his 500th career win at the helm of the Cardinals. Walz became just the seventh active coach in women’s college basketball to win
Kitley added to Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Staff as Assistant to the Head Coach, External Operations
Virginia Tech women’s basketball head coach Megan Duffy has announced the addition of Elizabeth Kitley to her staff as the Assistant to the Head Coach, External Operations. In her new role, Kitley will work closely with Coach Duffy and General Manager Stephen Fishler on key strategic initiatives, including community outreach, fundraising, and NIL efforts. She will also have Women’s Basketball home
Fox, King added to Clemson Women’s Basketball Staff
Head Coach Shawn Poppie recently added new personnel – Corey Fox as Special Assistant to the Head Coach and Cayla King as Graduate Assistant – to the Clemson Women’s Basketball staff. Coach Corey Fox was most recently at Limestone, where he had served as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach since 2004, and previously from 2001