Story Courtesy: Matt Paras, Louisville Athletics Head coach Jeff Walz is pleased to announce the hiring of Joanna Bernabei-McNamee as an assistant coach to his staff. Bernabei-McNamee spent the previous eight seasons as the head coach at Boston College. Walz and Bernabei-McNamee both worked together under Brenda Frese at Maryland and were a part of the 2006
Amaka Agugua-Hamilton fired as Women’s Basketball Coach at Virginia
Virginia has fired Amaka Agugua-Hamilton as their head women’s basketball coach. The school released the following brief statement on the dismissal: Virginia Athletics announced Amaka Agugua-Hamilton will not return as head coach of the women’s basketball program. Agugua-Hamilton finished her four-year tenure at UVA with a 70-58 record, including a 29-42 mark in ACC play. A
Pineda promoted to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Louisville
Story Courtesy: Matt Paras, Louisville Athletics Head coach Jeff Walz has announced the promotion of Jonneshia Pineda to Associate Head Coach for the Louisville Cardinals women’s basketball team. Jonneshia has been an integral part of our program’s success, bringing relentless energy, elite recruiting ability, and a deep commitment to player development every single day. Her passion for the game
Popovec-Goss named Women’s Basketball Coach at Boston College
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