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
Ogle promoted to Assistant Coach and Director of Operations at Lipscomb
Head Coach Lauren Sumski and the women’s basketball coaching staff are pleased to announce the promotion of Jacob Ogle to Assistant Coach and Director of Operations. Ogle decided to stay at Lipscomb despite having several collegiate opportunities at the men’s and women’s levels. Coach Sumski commented on the hire, saying, “We are thrilled to keep another Bison
Special Jennings named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Jacksonville
Jacksonville University Athletics announced the hiring of Special Jennings as its new head women’s basketball coach on Monday. “Today marks an exciting moment for our women’s basketball program and university as we welcome Special Jennings as our head coach,” said Senior Vice President/Athletic Director Alex Ricker-Gilbert. “Special is a national championship-level coach, a world-class recruiter and
Lambert takes over as Women’s Basketball Coach at North Florida
North Florida Athletics is excited to welcome Erika Lambert as the next UNF women’s basketball head coach as announced by Director of Athletics Nick Morrow Thursday, April 6. Lambert brings in over a decade of coaching experience at the collegiate level, as well as time as a director of operations and a four-year stint as
Young receives contract extension through 2028 at Austin Peay
After a successful first two seasons at the helm of the Austin Peay State University women’s basketball program, head coach Brittany Young has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, Austin Peay Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison announced Wednesday. “I could not be more excited to extend Coach Young’s time here in Stacheville,”
Gibbs out as Women’s Basketball Coach at North Florida
University of North Florida Athletics has announced a leadership change within its women’s basketball program as head coach Darrick Gibbs will not return as the program’s head coach. “After thoughtful evaluation of the women’s basketball program, we have decided to make a change in leadership,” Director of Athletics Nick Morrow said. “We as a department are very appreciative
North Florida tabs Brown as Director of WBB Operations
North Florida women’s basketball welcomes its new director of operations in Myron Brown, a Michigan native that brings in nearly two decades of experience in high school and collegiate basketball. Brown most recently served as the head women’s basketball coach at the NAIA institution, Thomas College, in Thomasville, Ga. “I would like to thank Coach Gibbs