Shannon LeBeauf, who spent 14 seasons on the sidelines with UCLA Women’s Basketball, has returned to join the program’s coaching staff as Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. “UCLA has always been a special place for me because of the people, the purpose, and the commitment to excellence that exists throughout the program,”
Schaefer added to Ohio State Women’s Basketball Staff
The Ohio State women’s basketball team and head coach Kevin McGuff announced the addition of 29-year coaching veteran Todd Schaefer to the coaching staff on Monday. Schaefer will serve as an assistant coach. “Todd Schaefer brings tremendous credibility, experience and character to our program,” McGuff said. “He is highly respected in women’s basketball and what stood out
Plitzuweit agrees to contract extension at Minnesota
The University of Minnesota and head women’s basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit have agreed to a contract extension, which was approved by the Board of Regents at their June meeting. Plitzuwiet is now under contract with the Maroon and Gold through 2032. The 2026-27 season will be Plitzuweit’s fourth leading the Gophers. Minnesota is 69-36 overall in three
Fred Williams named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Indiana
Indiana women’s basketball head coach Teri Moren has announced the addition of Fred Williams to her staff as an assistant coach. An accomplished coach in college and professional women’s basketball, Williams has had a coaching career spanning more than four decades. “Fred joining our staff adds another veteran voice to our program, one that has experience across
Potthoff named Chief of Staff for Women’s Basketball at Penn State
Penn State women’s basketball head coach Tanisha Wright announces another Lady Lion will return home to serve on staff. Angie Potthoff (PSU 1992-97) returns to Happy Valley as the Chief of Staff following a most recent stint at Notre Dame as the Director of Operations for the last seven years. “I am overjoyed to have another Lady
Bair named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach and General Manager at Michigan
Story Courtesy: Sarah VanMetre, Michigan Atheltics J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Barnes Arico announced the addition of Sean Bair to the University of Michigan women’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach and general manager on Thursday (May 14). “I have gotten to know Sean over the last several years and his ability
UCLA Announces New Contract For 2026 NCAA Championship-Winning Coach Cori Close
UCLA Athletics today announced a new contract for Michael Price Family UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close, securing her leadership through the 2029-30 season. “We are extremely proud of what Cori has accomplished in leading our young women,” UCLA’s Alice and Nahum Lanier Family Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond said. “Winning a national championship is a tremendous
Susan Robinson Fruchtl named Women’s Basketball Senior Director of Advancement and Strategic Relations at Penn State
Lady Lion legend Susan Robinson Fruchtl joins Penn State women’s basketball head coach Tanisha Wright on her staff. Robinson Fruchtl, who has worked at Penn State since 2021, will take on a role specific to the women’s basketball program as the Senior Director of Advancement and Strategic Relations. Wright said, “I am ecstatic to have Susan rejoin
Buaku joins Northwestern Women’s Basketball Staff
George Buaku has joined the Northwestern University women’s basketball coaching staff, it was announced by Wildcats’ head coach Carla Berube on Tuesday. Buaku will serve as an assistant coach and director of analytics with the ‘Cats after two seasons at Loyola University Chicago. “We are getting an exceptional addition in George,” Berube commented. “He brings a unique combination of
Purdue adds Jankovic to Women’s Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy: Ian MacDougall, Purdue Athletics Purdue women’s basketball head coach Katie Gearlds added to her staff this week with the hiring of Bojan Jankovic as an assistant coach. A veteran of more than 20 years of coaching in college, primarily developing post players, Jankovic arrives in West Lafayette after spending the last two seasons at South