It was announced today that University of Louisville women’s basketball head coach Jeff Walz and Director of Athletics Vince Tyra have agreed to a revised contract which includes an extension through 2028. “I would like to thank Dr. Bendapudi, Vince Tyra, Amy Calabrese and the UofL Athletic Board for recognizing the success we have had here in women’s basketball
Read named Acting Head Coach for 2021-22 season at Syracuse
John Wildhack, director of Athletics at Syracuse University, today announced Vonn Read, currently associate head coach, will serve as acting head coach for the 2021-22 basketball season. “I am grateful to Vonn for stepping up to lead,” says Wildhack. “With Vonn’s vast experience developing student-athletes, I am confident in his ability to guide the women’s basketball
Hillsman resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Syracuse
Syracuse University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Quentin Hillsman has resigned from his position. Here is the statement from SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack regarding Women’s Basketball program: The University has accepted Coach Quentin Hillsman‘s resignation. Coach Hillsman and I agreed that parting ways is in the best interest of the University, the program and
James Posey joins Virginia Women’s Basketball Staff
Virginia women’s basketball head coach Tina Thompson announced today (July 1) that NBA champion James Posey has been named an assistant coach. “Coach Posey is what we call a purist,” Thomspon said. “He loves all aspects of the game and has played it at the highest level. He brings a championship mentality, a wealth of
REPORT: Syracuse launches investigation into WBB Head Coach Hillsman
Syracuse University has launched an investigation into the conduct of women’s basketball head coach Quentin Hillsman, according to a report from Syracuse.com. The report stems from an article by The Athletic titled, “Why the mass exodus from Syracuse women’s basketball? ‘Ego, manipulation … fear tactics” Sarah Scalese, senior associate vice president for communications at Syracuse
Wake promotes Dickerson to Associate Head Coach
Wake Forest women’s basketball coach Jen Hoover announced the promotion of Erin Dickerson to associate head coach on Friday. In her first season in Winston-Salem, Dickerson helped lead the Demon Deacons to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 31 years, earning a No. 9 seed in the tournament. “Erin has come in and
Carter joins FSU WBB Staff
Story Courtesy: Stephen Stone (Seminoles.com) Florida State Women’s Basketball Head Coach Sue Semrau has announced the addition of assistant coach Craig Carter to the Seminole coaching staff. “It’s a privilege to be able to work with Coach Carter,” Semrau said. “He is a coach with integrity and extensive experience. He is “fluent” in the game
Wisdom-Hylton joins BC WBB staff
Boston College women’s basketball head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee announced today that Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton has joined the program as an assistant coach. Prior to Boston College, Wisdom-Hylton spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Wisconsin. “I am excited to welcome Lindsay to our basketball family,” said Bernabei-McNamee. “Her impressive playing career at Purdue along with in
Virginia Women’s Basketball Cancels Remainder of 2020-21 Season
Virginia athletics announced today (Jan. 14) the women’s basketball team will not complete the remainder of the 2020-21 season due to health and safety concerns. The decision was made with the overall health and safety of the student-athletes and staff in mind after the program postponed or canceled six games due to COVID protocols. Injuries
Duke shuts down women’s basketball for remainder of season
The Duke women’s basketball program has issued the following statement concerning the remainder of their season:
