Big West

UCSB’s Henrickson announces retirement

After 38 years of coaching women’s basketball and 27 as a head coach, Bonnie Henrickson has announced her retirement from her position as the head coach of the UC Santa Barbara Women’s Basketball program. Henrickson led the Gauchos for nine seasons picking up 121 wins, ranking third all-time in program history for wins and winning percentage.  

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Mitchell out as WBB Head Coach at Cal State Northridge

CSUN Director of Athletics Shawn Chin-Farrell announced today that Carlene Mitchell will not return as women’s basketball head coach.  “We appreciate Coach Mitchell for her efforts leading our women’s basketball program.” said Chin-Farrell. “We are committed to our Champion Core Values in support of the success of our student-athletes. This includes competing for championships in women’s basketball.” 

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Franklin named WBB DBO at Cal Poly

Cal Poly women’s basketball head coach Shanele Stires has rounded out her coaching staff for the 2023-24 season with the addition former Alderson-Broaddus head coach Ta-Rel Franklin as the new Director of Operations. “Ta-Rel is a young and up and coming coach that gives us a lot of ability to interface externally in the community

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Mitchell named Head WBB Coach at CSUN

CSUN Director of Athletics Mike Izzi has announced the removal of the interim tag and appointment of Carlene Mitchell as the Matadors’ head women’s basketball coach.  “When we named Carlene our interim head coach this past July, she immediately united the team during an incredibly tough time surrounding the pandemic,” Izzi said. “She always put our student-athletes

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Mimnaugh announces retirement at Cal Poly

Faith Mimnaugh, the winningest coach in Cal Poly women’s basketball history, announced her retirement Wednesday after 25 seasons at the helm of the Mustangs. Mimnaugh, a two-time Big West Coach of the Year, led Cal Poly to back-to-back Big West regular season championships in 2011 and 2012 as well as its first Big West Tournament

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Cammon signs contract extension at Long Beach State

Long Beach State Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Cammon has signed a contract extension through the 2027 season, LBSU Executive Director of Athletics Andy Fee announced on Thursday. “We are excited that Coach Cammon will continue to lead our women’s basketball program,” said Fee. “Coach Cammon is one of the most respected coaches in the game and his integrity

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Mitchell named Interim Head Coach at CSUN

CSUN Director of Athletics Mike Izzi has announced the appointment of Carlene Mitchell as interim head women’s basketball coach. “I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to fulfill the role of interim head coach of the CSUN Women’s Basketball program,” said Mitchell. “I have spoken to Coach Foster and I know the decision to step away

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