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
Witte named Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at Xavier
Story Courtesy: Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier head women’s basketball coach Billi Chambers announced Matt Witte as the program’s graduate assistant ahead of the 2025-26 season. He will support all areas of the program in his new role. “Being able to keep Matt with our program is a huge win!” said Chambers. “After serving as the women’s basketball
St. John’s adds Gibson as Women’s Basketball Director of Operations
St. John’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Tartamella announced the addition of Mike Gibson as the program’s Director of Basketball Operations on Tuesday. Gibson brings 17 years of experience on a NCAA Division I women’s basketball staff and 14 years specializing in operations during stints with Hofstra and Boston College. “Mike is a veteran in the business and brings
Emily Ben-Jumbo named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Xavier
Story Courtesy: Greg Lautzenheiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier head women’s basketball coach Billi Chambers announced the hiring of Emily Ben-Jumbo as an assistant coach. “Emily is an incredibly high energy person – a coach who is passionate about developing our student-athletes on and off the court and is a relentless worker,” said Chambers. “We are thrilled to have her
Mullin added to Villanova WBB staff as Assistant Director of Operations
Villanova University head women’s basketball coach Denise Dillon announced that Brooke Mullin has been hired as the program’s Assistant Director of Basketball Operations. In this role, Mullin will assist with various administrative responsibilities, including student-athlete academic progress, practice planning, team and player travel planning, marketing strategies and social media. She spent last season as part of
Providence adds Cunane as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Providence College women’s basketball Head Coach Erin Batth announced that Elissa Cunane has joined her staff as an assistant coach. “I couldn’t be more excited to have Elissa join our staff,” Batth said. “She has incredible energy and an unmatched work ethic. She knows me very well from our time together at NC State. I’m looking forward
Rutigliano named Assistant Coach and Chief Strategist for WBB program at St. John’s
The St. John’s women’s basketball program welcomes back Joe Rutigliano as Assistant Coach and Chief Strategist, Head Coach Joe Tartamella announced. Rutigliano returns to Queens where he spent three years on the staff from 2021-24, including the last two seasons as an assistant coach. He spent this past season as the lead assistant coach at New Hampshire and has