Tomekia Reed has been named the ninth head women’s basketball coach for the Charlotte 49ers, Mike Hill, Director of Athletics, announced on Thursday, April 25. Reed, a three-time HBCU National Coach of the Year, comes to Charlotte following a highly successful six-year stint as head coach of the Jackson State Tigers. “Tomekia Reed is a
Edmonds signs new 5-yr deal at Rice
After a historic season highlighted by the school’s first AAC title in any sport, Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced that Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds has agreed to a new five-year contract that will run through the 2029 season. “Our women’s basketball program is the embodiment of our goal
Tulane’s Stockton announces retirement
Tulane women’s basketball head coach Lisa Stockton announced her retirement following 30 years as the Green Wave’s head women’s basketball coach. Stockton, the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach in the state of Louisiana and newest inductee to the Conference USA Hall of Fame, wrapped up her third decade at the helm during the 2023-24 season. Her 591
Fernandez inks contract extension at South Florida
University of South Florida Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly has announced a contract extension for women’s basketball head coach Jose Fernandez, who has led the Bulls to nine NCAA Tournament appearances (eight in the last 11 years). Fernandez, who enters his 24th season at the helm of the program in 2023-24, received an extension through the
Cerezuela Robuste Joins South Florida Women’s Basketball Staff
Gina Cerezuela Robuste has joined the University of South Florida’s women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach/director of global recruiting, announced by head coach Jose Fernandez on Monday. “We are really excited about Gina (Cerezuela Robuste) joining our staff here at South Florida,” said head coach Fernandez. “Her main responsibilities will center around global recruiting in Europe and she
Tulane’s Stockton extended through 2026-27 season
Tulane Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced that the Green Wave has extended the contract of head women’s basketball coach Lisa Stockton through the 2026-27 season. Stockton, the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach in the state of Louisiana and newest inductee to the Conference USA Hall of Fame, will wrap up her third decade at the helm
Tulsa Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Tulsa Women’s Basketball Head Coach Angie Nelp announced title changes for John McCullough and Jeff Farina-Morelos. McCullough is now assistant coach/director of scouting, while Farina-Morelos’ new title is assistant coach/director of basketball operations. The NCAA made policy changes that now allows two additional coaches on the floor to coach. McCullough joined the staff prior to the 2022-23 campaign and
Tulane adds Critton as WBB Graduate Assistant
Tulane University women’s basketball announced the addition of Elizabeth Critton to its staff as the team’s graduate assistant. Critton joins the Green Wave after finishing her collegiate playing career at Loyola University of New Orleans. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology in May. Critton played her final two season with the Wolfpack
Burton finalizes North Texas WBB Staff
Head women’s basketball coach Jason Burton has finalized his first staff at UNT, hiring an elite squad of coaches to lead the Mean Green in the 2023-24 season. In total, the coaching staff is comprised of 65 years of collegiate coaching experience and 26 years of collegiate playing experience across its seven members. In addition, the staff
ECU’s McNeill extended through 2026-27
East Carolina University has announced a three-year extension of head women’s basketball coach Kim McNeill‘s contract that will now secure her position through the 2026-27 season. The new agreement, approved by the University’s Board of Trustees and announced by ECU Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert Friday, extends McNeill’s existing contract to March of 2027. “Today is