Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced Tuesday that head women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks has agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep him in Blacksburg through 2025-26 season. Since his arrival in 2016 Brooks’ Tech teams have enjoyed four consecutive 20-win seasons, with the first three resulting in trips to the
Leazier joins North Carolina Women’s Basketball Staff
Chris Leazier has joined the UNC women’s basketball staff as Director of Scouting and Video Operations, head coach Courtney Banghart announced. He brings expertise in video editing and analysis as well as 25 years of coaching experience to the position. “Chris Leazier is the perfect addition to this already special staff,” Banghart said. “His role will
Florida State’s Semrau taking single-season leave of absence
Florida State women’s basketball head coach Sue Semrau announced today that she is taking a leave of absence through March 2021 to support her family as her mom recovers from ovarian cancer in the family’s hometown of Seattle, Wash. Semrau has led the program for 23 years. In a letter to the Seminole Family Semrau
Marcum joins Syracuse WBB staff
John Marcum has joined the Syracuse women’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He brings over 10 years of collegiate coaching experience to the Orange and comes to Syracuse after stops at Butler, Grand Canyon, East Carolina, Indiana State, Cal Baptist and Oklahoma Baptist. “John is one of the premier recruiters
Hicks joins Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Staff
Head Coach Kenny Brooks announced the addition of Lindsey Hicks to the Virginia Tech women’s basketball staff Monday morning. Hicks, a former standout player herself and associate head coach at Louisiana Tech, is well-traveled and brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and experience to Blacksburg. “I’m extremely excited to add Lindsey to our program,” Brooks
Gibson named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Miami
The University of Miami women’s basketball coaching staff gained a new member with the addition of assistant coach Kelley Gibson, as announced by head coach Katie Meier. A 15-year coaching veteran, Gibson brings not only Division I experience to the The U, but also ACC knowledge, having spent five years at Syracuse. “Kelley Gibson has
Duke Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Duke women’s basketball head coach Kara Lawson announced Friday the hiring of Beth Cunningham, Winston Gandy and Tia Jackson as assistant coaches. The trio boasts a combined 46 years of collegiate coaching experience including one NCAA Championship, 17 NCAA Tournament selections and six NCAA Final Four appearances. “Three of the most important decisions a head
Page named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech women’s basketball head coach Nell Fortner announced today Murriel Page has joined the Yellow Jackets staff as an assistant coach. Page has spent the last three seasons at Central Michigan in the same role. “I could not be happier to announce that Murriel Page is joining our basketball staff,” commented Fortner. “‘Page’ is
Former Duke Associate Head Coach takes over at NAIA William Jessup U.
NAIA William Jessup University has announced the hiring of former Duke University Associate Head Coach, Hernando Planells, as the new Warrior Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Planells is charged to lead a program on the rise that has just experienced it’s two most successful and record-breaking seasons in school history. “Hernando rose to the top of
BREAKING: McCallie resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Duke
Following a storied 28-year head coaching career that includes 646 victories, 22 seasons with 20-plus wins, 21 NCAA Tournament appearances and eight conference championships at three institutions, Joanne P. McCallie announced Thursday she will step away from the head women’s basketball coaching position at Duke University, effective immediately. McCallie spent the last 13 seasons at