Nell Fortner has been named the sixth head coach in Georgia Tech women’s basketball history, director of athletics Todd Stansbury announced on Tuesday. One of the most successful coaches in women’s basketball history, Fortner has compiled a 305-187 (.620) record as a head coach at the collegiate, professional and international levels. She has led teams
Hatchell, assistant coaches placed on administrative leave at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has placed Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell and her three assistants on paid administrative leave amid player concerns and is reviewing the program. School spokesman Steve Kirschner said Monday in a statement that the review is “due to issues raised by student-athletes and others.” He
Georgia Tech fires Women’s Basketball Coach MaChelle Joseph
Georgia Tech has fired women’s basketball coach MaChelle Joseph nearly a month after she was placed on administrative leave. The school has not issued a statement yet, but her attorney did release the following statement: “Georgia Tech has been my home for the past 18 years, and the players and the staff have been my
HOT: Georgia Tech women’s basketball coach placed on leave
Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball Head Coach MaChelle Joseph has been placed on administrative leave by the school. Assistant coach Mark Simons has been tabbed as the acting head coach. Georgia Tech will not comment on personnel matters. More on this story as it continues to develop.
Notre Dame’s McGraw collects 900th career victory
It was a milestone day for Karen & Kevin Keyes Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw, who earned her 900th career win against the very school in which she started her head coaching career 37 years ago. The No. 2 Irish (12-1) defeated Lehigh (8-3) on Sunday afternoon, 95-68, inside Purcell Pavilion. Coach McGraw becomes
Jama Sharp Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Virginia
Virginia women’s basketball head coach Tina Thompson has announced the promotion of Jama Sharp to the position of assistant coach. Sharp has served as the director of scouting and video services for the team since June. Her promotion is effective immediately. “I am very excited for Jama to join our coaching staff,” Thompson said. “Jama
Jerry DeGregorio added to Clemson Women’s Basketball Staff
As the 2018-19 basketball season creeps closer, first-year head coach Amanda Butler rounds out her staff with the addition of Jerry DeGregorio as the Director of Quality Control. DeGregorio joins the Tigers with over 30 years of basketball experience, including stops at the collegiate and professional level. “Jerry has a tremendous amount of basketball experience
Maryland Women’s Basketball Assistant Terry Nooner Joins Cleveland Cavaliers Staff
Maryland women’s basketball assistant coach Terry Nooner will join the Cleveland Cavaliers’ staff as a Player Development Coach/Assistant Coach. Nooner spent three seasons on head coach Brenda Frese’s staff. “We are excited for Terry and his family for this opportunity that he has worked so hard for,” Frese said. “Terry has brought such a positive energy
Karleen Thompson Named Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Virginia
Virginia women’s basketball head coach Tina Thompson announced on Wednesday (July 18) the hiring of Karleen Thompson associate head coach. Thompson is a coaching veteran in the WNBA with the Houston Comets, Los Angeles Sparks and most recently with the Atlanta Dream. She has also served as an assistant coach at Clemson from 2010-13. “I
Syracuse extends contract of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Hillsman through 2024
Syracuse University and head women’s basketball coach Quentin Hillsman have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will keep Hillsman on the Orange sidelines through 2024. “I am very grateful for the confidence and commitment Chancellor Syverud and John Wildhack have entrusted in me and my staff to lead this program,” Hillsman said. “I am