University of Illinois women’s basketball head coach Nancy Fahey announced Thursday (March 26) the addition of assistant coach Scott Merritt to her Fighting Illini coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome Scott to our staff,” said Fahey. “He is a proven winner and recruiter who has played and coached at the highest levels of our game.
Whalen receives contract extension at Minnesota
The University of Minnesota and head women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen have agreed to a contract extension that will keep Whalen at her alma mater into 2024. The extension became official Friday after being approved at the Board of Regents meeting. One of the most decorated players in women’s basketball history, Whalen returned to the University of
Stringer Wins 500th Game as Rutgers Women’s Basketball Coach
Head coach C. Vivian Stringer has added another monumental milestone to a Hall of Fame career with her 500th career victory as head coach of Rutgers women’s basketball. In Coach Stringer’s first game of her 25th season at the helm of the Scarlet Knights, Rutgers defeated South Alabama by a score of 77-56 on Tuesday
Ohio State Women’s Basketball Assistant resigns amid NCAA Investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State says an assistant women’s basketball coach has resigned amid an investigation into NCAA rules violations. In his resignation letter dated Friday, associate head coach Patrick Klein said, “I’ve been made aware that in some instances, my communications with some student-athletes may have been too informal or in some cases
Iowa Women’s Basketball Staff Update
University of Iowa head women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder announced several staff changes on Friday. Abby Stamp has been promoted to interim assistant coach, Kathryn Reynolds has been promoted to director of player development, while associate head coach Jenni Fitzgerald will now serve as a special assistant to the head coach. The search for a
Tamika Jeter named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Ohio State
Ohio State head coach Kevin McGuff announced on Thursday that Tamika Jeter has been named an assistant coach. Jeter is no stranger to Ohio State. She spent six seasons on the Buckeyes staff from 2002-08 helping lead the program to the NCAA Tournament each year. The former Tamika Williams was a two-time Ohio High School
RUTGERS UPDATE: Stringer to Remain on Leave for Duration of Season
Rutgers University Head Women’s Basketball Coach C. Vivian Stringer will remain on sick leave for the duration of the season based upon the recommendation of her physicians. While Coach Stringer’s doctors have assured her of a full recovery, they have urged her to remain on leave. She plans to return to the team and coaching
Rutgers Head Coach C. Vivian Stringer Earns 1000th Career Win
Hall of Fame head coach C. Vivian Stringer eclipsed 1,000 career victories on Tuesday night. Rutgers women’s basketball defeated Central Connecticut State by a commanding score of 73-44 at the RAC. Stringer became the sixth women’s head coach in NCAA history to join the elite 1,000 career victory club. More on the historic win from
Penn State mourns the passing of former women’s basketball head coach Rene Portland
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics mourns the passing of former women’s basketball head coach Rene Portland, who died on Sunday in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. She was 65. A native of Broomall, Pennsylvania, Portland was named the fourth head coach in Penn State women’s basketball history on May 20, 1980. She compiled a 606-236 overall record during her
De Fazio Joins Wolverines as Director of Player Personnel for Women’s Basketball
University of Michigan women’s basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico announced the addition of Alice De Fazio as the director of player personnel on Tuesday (July 17). De Fazio will be heavily involved on the administrative side of the women’s basketball program, working with student-athletes and director of operations, Amy Mulligan. “I had the opportunity
