DePaul made a move Monday to sustain one of the nation’s winningest women’s basketball programs by extending the contract of coach Doug Bruno through the 2023-24 season. The iconic Hall-of-Famer whose impact on the game has grown to legendary status just completed his 32nd season guiding the Blue Demons to its 16th consecutive appearance in
Connie Yori Joins Creighton Staff as Program Advisor for Women’s Basketball
Creighton women’s basketball head coach Jim Flanery announced the hiring of former Bluejay head coach Connie Yori as Program Advisor for women’s basketball on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Rejoining the Creighton athletic staff for the first time since 2002, Yori’s specific duties include working with the Bluejay women’s basketball staff to create and develop game strategy,
DePaul Women’s Basketball Staff Update
DePaul women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno has announced a change in his coaching staff, naming Lisa Ryckbosch assistant coach and Candis Blankson Director of Professional, Corporate & Community Relations. Ryckbosch served as the associate head coach at DePaul during the 2001-02 season and was an assistant coach from 1991-2001. She spent nine seasons as the
Seton Hall Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Head coach Anthony Bozzella has announced a trio of additions to the Seton Hall women’s basketball coaching staff for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Longtime collegiate coach and 1989 Pirate Jose Rebimbas will join the program as the Director of Basketball Operations, while former Pirate Shakena Richardson and Pirate Sports Network alum Christian Pierre-Louis will serve
James Howard Announces Georgetown Women’s Basketball Staff
Georgetown University Head Women’s Basketball Coach James Howard announced his assistant coaches on Friday. He has put together a talented and diverse group that includes a former Hoya. “I am beyond excited about the coaching staff that we were able to put in place,” said Howard. “I consider this to be an outstanding cast of
James Howard Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgetown
Georgetown University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Lee Reed has named James Howard the new head coach of the women’s basketball program. Howard becomes the 10th women’s basketball head coach in the history of the program. Howard served as the associate head coach of the Hoyas for the past two seasons and brings more than 30
Mark Stephens Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Xavier
Xavier head women’s basketball coach Brian Neal has announced the hiring of Mark Stephens as assistant coach. Stephens brings over 13 years of coaching experience to Xavier. “From the beginning of our conversations, Mark’s work ethic, basketball IQ and interpersonal skills were evident and I’m confident he will greatly benefit Xavier basketball,” Neal said. Stephens
Jim Crowley Named Women’s Basketball Coach at Providence
Providence College Athletics Director Bob Driscoll announced today (May 10) that Jim Crowley has been named head women’s basketball coach. Crowley becomes the 10th head coach in the program’s 42-year history, replacing Susan Robinson Fruchtl, who resigned in April to become Athletic Director at Saint Francis University (Pa.). A formal press conference to introduce Crowley
Villanova’s Harry Perretta Wins #700
Villanova University head women’s basketball coach Harry Perretta won his 700th career game on Sunday with the Wildcats thrilling 63-60 comeback win over the Georgetown Hoyas. With the victory, Villanova improves to 17-10 overall and 10-6 in Big East play, while Georgetown falls to 14-12 overall and 7-9 in league play. Perretta becomes the 10th active and 14th overall Division I
Laura Kurz Added to Villanova Staff
Villanova University head women’s basketball coach Harry Perretta today announced the hiring of Laura Kurz as an assistant coach. Kurz replaces Heather Vulin who left the Main Line for an assistant coaching position at Virginia Tech. Kurz transferred to Villanova from Duke University and was a member of the Wildcat program from 2006-09. During her