University of Connecticut women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma announced the hiring of assistant coach Jasmine Lister. A former UConn graduate assistant, Lister returns to Storrs after serving as an assistant at DePaul and Washington over the last two seasons. With the Huskies, Lister will work primarily with guards while assisting in all facets of
Cincinnati Announces Women’s Basketball Coaching Change
University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics Mike Bohn announced Tuesday that Jamelle Elliott would not return as the women’s basketball head coach for the 2018-19 season. “We thank Coach Elliott for her nine years of service to our student-athletes, the community and the University,” Bohn said. “We look ahead to moving the program forward with
Katie Abrahamson-Henderson Receives Contract Extension at UCF
After leading UCF to its best season since joining the American Athletic Conference, head women’s basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson recently signed a one-year extension that will keep her in Orlando through the 2022 season. “I appreciate Dr. Daniel J. White, Brandi Stuart and President Hitt for their confidence in my staff and I,” Coach ABE
Jesyka Burks-Wiley Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the University of South Florida
University of South Florida women’s basketball head coach Jose Fernandez announced the addition of Jesyka Burks-Wiley as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Bulls on Thursday. “I am excited for the opportunity of joining a staff with a tradition of excellence,” said Burks-Wiley. “Not many programs can say they’ve made 13 postseason appearances
HOT: Memphis Extends Head Women’s Basketball Coach Melissa McFerrin Through 2018-19 Season
The University of Memphis athletic department has awarded women’s basketball head coach Melissa McFerrin with a two-year contract extension, the third extension of her Memphis tenure, which will go through the 2018-19 season. “I am excited to announce that we have reached an agreement to extend Coach Melissa McFerrin’s contract through the 2018-19 season,” said
Rich Conover Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at East Carolina University
Rich Conover has been named assistant women’s basketball coach at East Carolina University according to an announcement by head coach Heather Macy. Possessing more than a decade of head-coaching experience at the NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA levels, Conover will assist with recruiting, scouting and game planning. “Rich brings a wealth of experience
8-time WNBA All-Star Nykesha Sales Joins UCF Women’s Basketball Staff
A former WNBA All-Star and one of the top players in UConn women’s basketball history will join the UCF women’s basketball team’s sideline for the 2016-17 season. Nykesha Sales has rounded out the Knights’ coaching staff, head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson announced. “I am very excited to be a part of the UCF Knights family,” Sales said. “This
BREAKING: Katie Abrahamson-Henderson Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UCF
A successful, veteran coach in NCAA women’s basketball, Katie Abrahamson-Henderson has been named the 12th head women’s basketball coach in Knights’ program history. UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced the hire Friday. Abrahamson-Henderson comes to UCF after six seasons at Albany, where she led the Great Danes to a combined nine