Villanova University head women’s basketball coach Denise Dillon announced that assistant coach Michelle Sword has been elevated to Associate Coach. Sword enters her seventh season as a member of the Wildcat coaching staff in 2026-27. She arrived at Villanova in 2020-21 after spending the previous eight seasons on Denise Dillon‘s Drexel University staff. In her role, Sword assists with on-court
Nykesha Sales named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at UConn
Former UConn women’s basketball standout Nykesha Sales returns to the Basketball Capital of the World as an assistant coach, head coach Geno Auriemma announced Monday. “Bringing Nykesha back to UConn is absolutely the best decision that we could make,” Auriemma said. “Having our current players work with one of college basketball’s best players and an all-time WNBA
Jamelle Elliott departs UConn Women’s Basketball Program
After 18 seasons as an assistant coach for her alma mater, Jamelle Elliott announced she is stepping down from the UConn women’s basketball program to pursue opportunities outside coaching. “Jamelle spent more than 30 years in and around our program as a player and a coach and she was an important piece of seven championships here at
Cunningham named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Butler
Head Coach Maria Marchesano has announced the hiring of Quincy Cunningham as an assistant coach on the Butler women’s basketball staff. Cunningham spent the past four seasons with Marchesano at Purdue Fort Wayne in the same role. “Quincy is as passionate about the game as anybody, I’ve ever been around,” said Marchesano. “He brings energy and
Fogel joins DePaul Women’s Basketball Staff
DePaul women’s basketball head coach Jill M. Pizzotti announced the addition of Jasmyne Fogle to her staff as an assistant coach Tuesday. Fogle brings a well-rounded background in player development, basketball operations, and recruiting, along with experience across multiple levels of the game. “Jasmyne is a great addition to our staff,” said Pizzotti. “She has a strong feel for the
Collier named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgetown
Georgetown University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Darnell Haney has announced the hiring of Camille Collier as an assistant coach on the women’s basketball staff. Collier is a DC native with a wealth of coaching experience, most recently at Tulane University. She will oversee recruiting efforts for the Hoyas. Camille Collier comes to the Hilltop after one season as an assistant
Alum Maria Marchesano Hired Lead Butler Women’s Basketball Program
Maria Marchesano, a 2005 Butler alum who has led Purdue Fort Wayne to three consecutive 20-win seasons and postseason appearances, has been hired as the head coach of the Bulldogs’ women’s basketball program. Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker made the announcement Wednesday, April 8. Marchesano’s 14-year head coaching career includes 234 wins
Butler, WBB Head Coach Austin Parkinson part ways
Butler University and women’s basketball head coach Austin Parkinson have mutually agreed to part ways, the university announced Monday, April 6. “We extend our sincere thanks to Austin for his four years of service and leadership of our women’s basketball program,” said Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker. “We have truly valued the commitment and impact
Mazzante Named Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Georgetown
Georgetown University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Darnell Haney announced the promotion of Kelly Mazzante to associate head coach on Friday. Mazzante has been an assistant coach with the Hoyas for two seasons, she previously coached at Bucknell following an impressive WNBA and intercollegiate career. “Coach Mazzante has done a remarkable job in helping us continue to build this program into
Providence adds Baldwin as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Providence College women’s basketball Head Coach Erin Batth announced today [Sept. 3] that Sharon Baldwin has joined her staff as an assistant coach. Baldwin owns an extensive coaching resume, including 20 years as a head coach at the NAIA and NCAA Division I levels. “I’m very excited to have Coach Baldwin join my staff,” Batth said. “I