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
Bellarmine adds Stroman as WBB Assistant Coach
Morgan Stroman has been hired as a new assistant coach on the Bellarmine University women’s basketball team, Head Coach Chancellor Dugan announced Wednesday. Stroman arrives at Bellarmine after working on the staff at the University of Miami, her alma mater, since 2019. She served as an operations assistant for one season before being elevated to assistant director
Queens University of Charlotte adds Taylor to WBB staff
Queens University of Charlotte Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jen Brown has announced the addition of Vanessa Taylor to her staff as an assistant coach. Taylor joins the Royals after spending five years at Coastal Carolina University as the Chanticleers’ associate head women’s basketball coach. “Vanessa’s experience speaks for itself,” Brown stated. “She has had longevity and success as
Kennesaw State’s Berenato announces retirement
Kennesaw State University women’s basketball head coach Agnus Berenato has announced her retirement after a 33-year head coaching career that included four institutions and 11 postseason appearances. During a career that has featured stops at Rider, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and Kennesaw State, Berenato has accumulated 483 victories and was awarded the WBCA Carol Eckman Integrity
Pierce elevated to Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at FGCU
Mandi Pierce, who has spent the past three seasons as the director of operations for the FGCU women’s basketball program, has been elevated to an assistant coaching position. “Mandi has done a great job for our program, and I am happy to see her earn the opportunity to become an assistant coach,” FGCU head coach
Murphy named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at FGCU
Shannon Murphy is returning to the FGCU women’s basketball program as an assistant coach. “Shannon has a great knowledge of the game, and she has a passion for helping players improve,” FGCU head coach Karl Smesko said. “She has a great understanding of FGCU basketball as she was an excellent point guard for us, and
Lipscomb names Lauren Sumski women’s basketball head coach
Lipscomb University Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson announced Monday morning that Lauren Sumski has been named the fifth head coach in the history of the women’s basketball program. She becomes the first-ever female to lead the program. Sumski comes to Lipscomb after serving as head coach for the Rhodes College women’s basketball team where she compiled a
Greg Brown out as Women’s Basketball Coach at Lipscomb
Lipscomb Athletics department announced that Greg Brown would no longer be serving as its head coach for women’s basketball. Brown’s tenure with Lipscomb lasted seven seasons. The head coach compiled an overall record of 44-164 during his time with the Bisons, including a 22-87 mark in ASUN play. While he was in charge of the program,