After reaching the postseason three times in her first three seasons, Katie Gearlds is set to continue her time on the sidelines of Purdue Women’s Basketball, as her alma mater officially announced her contract extension through the 2028-29 season. “We are excited for Katie Gearlds to continue leading Purdue Women’s Basketball as we restore the program to national prominence,”
Iowa Women’s Basketball Staff Update
University of Iowa P. Sue Beckwith, MD, head women’s basketball coach, Jan Jensen has announced the addition of two new staff members, Randi Henderson and Sean Sullivan, both UI graduates. Henderson will serve as an assistant coach while Sullivan will be an assistant coach/general manager. Henderson spent the last seven seasons at WashU in St.
WashU’s Henderson resigns, named assistant coach at Iowa
Randi Henderson, who has been the head coach of the Washington University in St. Louis women’s basketball program since 2017-18, is stepping down effective June 30. Henderson leaves WashU after seven seasons with a record of 103-54. Henderson will become an assistant coach at her alma mater, Division I University of Iowa, where she was a
Wisconsin adds Jerro as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Frozena Jerro has been hired as an assistant coach on the Wisconsin women’s basketball staff, as announced by head coach Marisa Moseley. Jerro rounds out the UW assistant coaching staff, joining Margaret McKeon and Jaime Gluesing. “I am thrilled and deeply appreciative to become a part of Coach Moseley’s staff at the University of Wisconsin,” said Jerro. “She is a
Iowa Assistant Jenni Fitzgerald announces retirement
University of Iowa Special Assistant to the Head Coach Jenni “Fitz” Fitzgerald announced her retirement on Wednesday. Fitzgerald has spent the last 32 years as a member of Lisa Bluder’s staff, including four years as an associate head coach, 20 seasons as an assistant coach, and four seasons as an advisor for the Hawkeyes. “It’s
Raterman Named Assistant Coach for Michigan Women’s Basketball
J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Barnes Arico announced the addition of Justine Raterman as an assistant coach of the University of Michigan women’s basketball program on Tuesday (May 21). Raterman, a standout player at Dayton, has spent the last five seasons (2019-2024) at Marquette. “Justine is a perfect fit for Michigan women’s basketball
Iowa’s Lisa Bluder announces retirement
Lisa Bluder announced on Monday her retirement from coaching after 40 years as a collegiate head coach, including 24 at the University of Iowa. Jan Jensen, who has served the last 20 years as the associate head coach under Coach Bluder, has been named the program’s sixth head coach by Henry B. and Patricia B.
Penn State adds Bair to Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Penn State women’s basketball head coach Carolyn Kieger welcomes Sean Bair back to Happy Valley to serve as an assistant coach on her staff. Bair brings collegiate and high school experience as well as a history of data and analytics to the Lady Lions’ coaching staff. The Gettysburg, Pa. native enjoyed a one-year sting as the Director
Penn State Women’s Basketball Announces Daniel Barber as Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Penn State head women’s basketball head coach Carolyn Kieger welcomes Daniel Barber to her coaching staff. Barber arrives in Happy Valley after stops at Florida, UNC Asheville, Stetson and most recently Clemson. The University of Florida graduate joins the staff as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Kieger. “We are ecstatic to welcome Daniel and his family to
Northwestern’s McKeown to miss tonight’s game at Wisconsin
Northwestern head women’s basketball coach Joe McKeown will miss tonight’s game at Wisconsin due to an illness. NU’s WBB X account released the following statement with the news late this morning: Associate head coach Tangela Smith will handle the coaching duties tonight for the Wildcats, who are currently 6-9 (1-3 Big Ten), and on a