Sue Semrau, the longest-tenured head coach in the ACC and Florida State’s all-time winningest coach, announced Monday that she is retiring as head women’s basketball coach at Florida State University. The Associated Press, WBCA and ESPNW National Coach of the Year in 2015, Semrau guided the Seminoles to 16 NCAA Tournaments, Elite Eight appearances in
Amaka Agugua-Hamilton named WBB Head Coach at UVA
Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today (March 21) Amaka “Mox” Agugua-Hamilton as head coach of the Cavaliers’ women’s basketball program. Agugua-Hamilton (Uh-mah-kuh Uh-goo-gwa) comes to Virginia after serving as the head coach at Missouri State the past three seasons. She is a native of Herndon, Va., where she attended Oakton High School. During Agugua-Hamilton’s
Walz Agrees to Contract Extension through 2028-29 at Louisville
It was announced today that University of Louisville women’s basketball head coach Jeff Walz has agreed to a revised contract which includes an extension through 2028-29. “First off, I would like to thank Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Josh Heird, Amy Calabrese and the UofL Athletic Board for recognizing the success we have had here with women’s basketball and extending my contract
Syracuse announces national search for next WBB Head Coach
Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack today announced that the Athletics Department will begin a national search for the head women’s basketball coaching position. The announcement comes as the women’s basketball team concludes its 2021-22 season with acting head coach Vonn Read at the helm. “This basketball team did some truly terrific things this season under very difficult circumstances,”
Virginia fires Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tina Thompson
Virginia director of athletics Carla Williams announced today (March 3) the termination of head women’s basketball coach Tina Thompson’s contract. Thompson had one year remaining on her contract after being named the program’s head coach on April 16, 2018. Williams said a national search will begin immediately to name the program’s next head coach. “Unfortunately,
Georgia Tech Associate Head Coach Tasha Butts diagnosed with breast cancer
Georgia Tech associate head women’s basketball coach Tasha Butts announced that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She released the following statement. Statement from associate head coach Tasha Butts: “In November, I was diagnosed with an advanced stage of breast cancer. While I am still processing this life-changing diagnosis and learning how to deal
Walz Agrees to Contract Extension through 2028 at Louisville
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