Virginia head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton announced that Janko Popovic has been promoted to assistant coach/video coordinator for the women’s basketball team. “I’m excited to be able to promote Coach Pop,” Agugua-Hamilton said. “He has earned every bit of this promotion. He was hired as our video coordinator and excelled in all facets of his role! But his
Scaife named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech women’s basketball Head Coach Kenny Brooks announced the hiring of Jauwan Scaife as assistant coach Thursday. “I am extremely excited to add Jauwan to our staff,” Brooks said. “He brings energy and a wealth of knowledge that will benefit not just our athletes but the entire staff. He is top notch and a rising star in
Thomas added to Florida State Women’s Basketball Staff
Florida State Women’s Basketball head coach Brooke Wyckoff has announced the addition of Desma Thomas Bateast to her coaching staff, bringing in a versatile assistant coach who has great experience in several facets of the game. “Desma brings a wealth of coaching experience, knowledge of the game and passion for the development of student-athletes to our staff,”
Knox joins Notre Dame WBB staff as Player Development Program Director.
On Monday, Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Coach Niele Ivey announced that she has added a new, key member to her staff. Carlos Knox will join the Irish as the new player development program director. He has spent nearly a decade working with the Indiana Fever as an interim head coach, assistant coach and
Boston College Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Boston College women’s basketball is excited to announce the addition of Chrissy Roberts and Avery LaBarbera to the coaching staff. Roberts is the new director of player development while LaBarber will serve as the graduate assistant. “Coaches who truly understand the essence of player development have the power to transform not only the game but also the lives of
Meier, Miami agree to contract extension
The University of Miami and head women’s basketball coach Katie Meier have agreed to a contract extension, Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich announced Thursday. Meier, the all-time winningest coach (343) in Miami basketball history – men’s or women’s – received an additional year on her contract, extending it through the 2027-28 season. “I am
Duke Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Duke women’s basketball head coach Kara Lawson has announced the hiring of Pierre Miller to the women’s basketball staff along with the promotion of Kenny Wolfe ahead of the 2023-24 season. Miller is set to join the staff as director of player development, while Wolfe has been elevated to director of recruiting. Miller joins the Blue Devil family after serving as
Middleton named Assistant Coach on Kara Lawson’s staff at Duke
Duke women’s basketball head coach Kara Lawson has announced the hiring of Karen Middleton as an assistant coach. Middleton, a 40-year coaching veteran with 17 years of head coaching experience, comes to Duke after serving as head coach of the UW-La Crosse women’s basketball team from 2016-2023. During her seven-year tenure with the Eagles, Middleton compiled a 111-58 record
Banghart signs 5-yr extension at North Carolina
Women’s basketball coach Courtney Banghart, who has led the Tar Heels to the NCAA Tournament in each of the past three years, has signed a five-year contract extension with the University of North Carolina. The new contract runs through the 2027-28 season. “When we conducted our coaching search four years ago, we were convinced that Coach Banghart
Pitt Women’s Basketball Staff Update
University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball head coach Tory Verdi announced the additions of Candice Finley as Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator and Ty Margenthaler as Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator for the Panthers. Both Finley and Margenthaler bring over 15 years of college coaching experience to the Pitt sidelines for the 2023-24 campaign. “I am very excited to announce both Candice