Sherri Coale, one of the most accomplished and impactful head coaches in University of Oklahoma history in any sport, is retiring after a transformative 25 years at the helm of the OU women’s basketball program. She informed her team Wednesday morning. Owner of the most wins in OU women’s basketball history and a member of the
Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Staff Finalized
First-year Texas Tech Lady Raider basketball coach Krista Gerlich finalized the program’s coaching and support staffs on Monday. “I couldn’t be more excited and confident in the staff that we have put together to lead Lady Raider Basketball back to prominence,” Gerlich said. “We have veterans who have recruited and won at the highest level, along
Texas Tech fires Stollings
Associated Press LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech fired women’s basketball coach Marlene Stollings on Thursday, a day after a scathing newspaper report alleging a culture of abuse in her program. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt announced the firing in a one-sentence statement while adding that he planned to address the decision Friday. Players made claims of
Courtney Paris Joins Oklahoma Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Courtney Paris, the most decorated player in University of Oklahoma women’s basketball history, is returning to her alma mater to serve her former program as an assistant coach. OU head coach Sherri Coale made the announcement on Wednesday. The first-ever four-time Associated Press and USBWA All-American in women’s college basketball history, Paris starred for the
Nooner joins Kansas Women’s Basketball Staff
Kansas Alum Terry Nooner joins the Kansas women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, announced by head coach Brandon Schneider. Nooner’s responsibilities at KU will include recruiting, scouting, game preparation, skill development and position coach for forwards. “I’ve told Terry on several occasions that we’d like to bring him back to KU,” said Schneider. “This
Karen Aston’s contract will not be extended at Texas
University of Texas Head Women’s Basketball Coach Karen Aston’s contract, which runs through Aug. 31, 2020, will not be extended, UT Vice President and Athletics Director Chris Del Conte said on Friday. Aston led the Longhorns for eight seasons and was in the final year of her contract in 2019-20 when UT posted a 19-11
Shepherd Joins TCU Women’s Basketball Staff
TCU head women’s basketball coach Raegan Pebley has announced that former Horned Frog men’s basketball star, Karviar Shepherd, has joined her staff as a graduate assistant coach for the upcoming 2019-20 season. “We are ecstatic about adding Karviar Shepherd to our program as a graduate assistant,” said Pebley. “We love what he can bring to the table. He knows what
Oklahoma Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Oklahoma head women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale announced the departure of assistant coaches Pam DeCosta and Chad Thrailkill on Tuesday. DeCosta and Thrailkill indicated they will seek new opportunities away from basketball. “I want to thank Pam and Chad for their dedicated service to our program. I have been honored to have them play a
Tiffany Jackson named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Texas
Tiffany Jackson, a Longhorn Legend and former Texas Women’s Basketball All-American, has been named an assistant coach for the Longhorns, head coach Karen Aston announced. Jackson, a nine-year WNBA Veteran and a three-time Associated Press All-American, will work with the Texas post players. Jackson, a 6-foot-3 forward, was the fifth overall pick in the 2007
Emporia State Women’s Basketball Coach Resigns, Accepts Position on Staff at Kansas
The two winningest coaches in Lady Hornet history will be reunited as current Emporia State coach Jory Collins has accepted a position on former ESU coach Brandon Schneider’s staff at the University of Kansas. “I want to thank the community of Emporia, our fans, and Kent Weiser for the opportunity I’ve had to lead Emporia