Florida Gulf Coast University’s Karl Smesko has announced he is stepping down as head women’s basketball coach of the Eagles to take the same job with the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA. “Coach Smesko’s legacy at FGCU is not just about winning games,” said FGCU president Aysegul Timur. “It’s about the students and employees he has mentored
North Florida adds Dixon as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
North Florida women’s basketball announces its third and final assistant coach for the 2024-25 season with the hiring of Chris Dixon to finish out the Osprey coaching staff, as announced by head coach Erika Lambert on Friday afternoon. “Chris [Dixon] was such a great addition to our program this summer! He is an experienced assistant coach with
Austin Peay Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Austin Peay State University head women’s basketball coach Brittany Young announced the additions of David Lowery, Ieasia Walker, Anna Gomez, and Tiya Douglas to the Governors’ staff ahead of the 2024-25 season. “Each of these new staff members bring in a ton of experience and will be great additions to our staff.” said Young. “They are hard workers who
Blake named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jen Brown has announced the addition of Kenneth Blake to her coaching staff on Monday afternoon. Blake comes to Queens City after serving as the Assistant Coach for the Defiance College Women’s Basketball program. “We are elated to add Kenny, his fiancee, Najah and young daughter, Kennedi to our
Hubbard named Assistant Coach & Director of WBB Operations at North Florida
North Florida women’s basketball proudly announces the addition of Gadiva Hubbard as an assistant coach & director of basketball operations to the Osprey staff this upcoming season, as announced by head coach Erika Lambert. Hubbard spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Daytona State College under new UNF associate head coach, Tron Griffin.
North Florida Women’s Basketball adds Tron Griffin as Associate Head Coach
North Florida women’s basketball proudly announces the addition of Tron Griffin as associate head coach to the Osprey staff, as announced by head coach Erika Lambert. Griffin joins the UNF coaching staff after serving as the head coach at Daytona State College from 2021-24, while also having prior experience in the Atlantic Sun Conference as an
Whitaker named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at North Alabama
The search for the next women’s basketball coach at the University of North Alabama has concluded, as UNA Director of Athletics Dr. Josh Looney announced the hiring of Candi Whitaker. Whitaker and the University agreed to terms on a four-year contract to lead the Lions. Whitaker brings 16 years of head coaching experience at multiple levels,
Blue inks contract extension at Kennesaw State
Kennesaw State Director of Athletics Milton Overton and women’s basketball head coach Octavia Blue have reached a contract extension that will keep Blue as the program’s leader through April 30, 2027. “Coach Blue has brought positive momentum to our women’s basketball program with notable milestones in her first two years,” said Overton. “I am looking forward to
Coulson promoted to full-time role at North Alabama
University of North Alabama women’s basketball head coach Missy Tiber has announced the promotion of former UNA player Kenysha Coulson into a full-time assistant coaching role for the Lions. Lettering from 2017-20, Coulson was a part of a senior class that won more games than any group in program history. The three-year letterman played in 82 games with 60 starts
Brown inks 4-year extension at Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jen Brown has signed a four-year extension, director of athletics Cherie Swarthout announced. The extension keeps Brown at the helm of the Royals program through the 2027 season. “Jen has done a remarkable job recruiting a culture that is consistent with our university,” said Swarthout. “I see the compassion she