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
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
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
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
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
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