Big Ten

Michigan’s Kim Barnes Arico extended through 2027-28

University of Michigan Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel announced Tuesday (Nov. 7) a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, with an automatic one-year extension added each June, for J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico. “I am delighted to know that Kim will continue to lead our student-athletes

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Gluesing named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Wisconsin

Jaime Gluesing, an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at High Point University for the past four seasons, has been hired as an assistant coach for Wisconsin women’s basketball, head coach Marisa Moseley announced. Gluesing, who played collegiately at Florida Gulf Coast University, brings vast experience in Division I coaching and recruiting. “I’m excited and grateful to join

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Hiedeman promoted to Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Penn State

Penn State women’s basketball head coach Carolyn Kieger has announced the promotion of Natisha Hiedeman to assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. “We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Natisha to assistant coach.” Kieger said. “We look forward to seeing her expertise contribute to the growth and achievements of our student-athletes. Having a starting point guard in the WNBA

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Minnesota Women’s Basketball Staff Update

Minnesota Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Plitzuweit announced the completion of her first staff as head coach of the Golden Gophers. Plitzuweit announced the elevation of Rachel Banham and Tyler VanWinkle to Assistant Coaches along with a role change for Jan Whitbeck who is now the Director of Strategic Operations. Plitzuweit’s staff also added Adam Marso as the University of Minnesota’s Director of Basketball

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Iowa extends Bluder through 2029

Gary Barta, the Henry B. Tippie Director Chair of Athletics, announced on Friday that he has extended Lisa Bluder’s contract through June 2029. She is heading into her 24th year at The University of Iowa as the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach. “Lisa has been an incredible leader for Iowa Women’s Basketball over many years,” said Barta. “Her ability to

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Henderson promoted to Women’s Basketball Director of Player Personnel, Development & Influence

Jace Henderson has been promoted to a full-time position on the Nebraska women’s basketball staff, assuming the new title of Director of Player Personnel, Development & Influence on July 1, Head Coach Amy Williams announced on Friday, June 30. Henderson joined the Nebraska women’s basketball program as a graduate assistant manager in August 2022, after

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Illinois Women’s Basketball Staff Update

With the NCAA’s coaching limit increase going into effect on July 1, Emily Durr and Jenna Giacone have been elevated to assistant coaches on Shauna Green‘s Illinois women’s basketball staff. “I am very excited to utilize the new NCAA rule where we can have six on-court coaches with promoting Jenna and Emily,” shared Green. “They are both very deserving to

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Indiana inks Teri Moren to new deal

Indiana University and IU head women’s basketball coach Teri Moren have agreed to an extended contract that will make her among the highest paid women’s basketball coaches in the country. Moren’s deal features an average annual compensation of more than $1.3 million, which ranks second in the Big Ten and among the top coaches nationally. The contract

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