Barton College has announced the hiring of Eileen Van Horn as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Van Horn takes over for Wendee Saintsing, who announced her retirement earlier in the spring. Van Horn comes to Barton after spending the past two seasons at Western Carolina University (2022-24) in Cullowhee, N.C., where she served as
Thompson returns to King U for second stint as WBB Head Coach
King University Vice President for Athletics David Hicks has announced the hiring of Josh Thompson as the next head coach of the King University women’s basketball program. “I’m thrilled that Josh is coming home to King,” said Vice President for Athletics David Hicks. “His original tenure as a Tornado was one of sustained success for
D2 NEWS: Converse University adds Ridley to Women’s Basketball staff
Converse University head women’s basketball coach Samantha Davis announced the addition of Tamia Ridley to the team’s coaching staff. Ridley is a former professional and Division II basketball player and alumnae of Notre Dame College. “She’s had a very successful career including playing professionally overseas. She brings a lot of experience that will help our post play
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Phelps named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at King U
King University has removed the interim designation for Michael Phelps, naming him the head women’s basketball coach on a permanent basis, as announced by director of athletics David Hicks. “Michael stepped in and did a remarkable job this season leading our women’s basketball program,” said Hicks. “The team persevered through a lot of adversity this season, and
Thompson resigns as WBB Coach at King U; Phelps named Interim Head Coach
Josh Thompson has resigned from his position as head women’s basketball coach at King University, and Michael Phelps has been named as the Interim Head Coach. “I am very grateful to David Hicks for hiring me and giving me the opportunity to coach at King University,” Thompson said. “I am also thankful to the administration
Davidson named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D2 Converse College
Converse College has selected Samantha Davidson as the head coach for the Valkyries’ Women’s Basketball team. Davidson comes to Converse from Schreiner University, where she has coached for the last four years, and currently serves as the head coach. “We are thrilled to have Coach Davidson join our staff as our new women’s basketball coach.
Zinn added to Salem U. Women’s Basketball Staff
Brad Zinn has been named as an assistant coach for the Salem University women’s basketball team. Zinn previously was the recruiting coordinator and assistant women’s basketball coach at Highland Community College (Kan.) for three years. Throughout his time there, they complied an 80-10 record with a third-place finish in the NJCCA Tournament. They made two
McDonald Returns to Mount Olive as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Head coach Wendy Lee of the University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team announced the addition of UMO women’s basketball alumni Jasmine McDonald to the coaching staff as an assistant coach of the Trojans. “Jasmine brings with her a rich tradition and understanding of the women’s basketball program here at Mount Olive,” said coach Lee. “As
King University Women’s Basketball Assistant Shelly Strang Resigns
King University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Josh Thompson announced the resignation of assistant coach Shelly Strang this week. Strang spent the last seven season as Thompson’s assistant for the Tornado women’s basketball program. Strang came with Thompson to King and was integral in the resurgence of the women’s basketball program. In their first year on
Shannon Reid Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Erskine College
Erskine College Vice President for Athletics Mark Peeler announced the hiring of Shannon Reid as head women’s basketball coach. “We are really fortunate to be able to attract a coach of Shannon’s quality. Not only was she a great player in our league but she has proven to be an exceptional leader as a head