Edward Waters University has solidified the future of its rapidly rising women’s basketball program, announcing a three-year contract extension for head coach Eric Jackson, Jr. following a historic 2025–26 campaign. Jackson, who quickly transformed the Lady Tigers into a powerhouse within the SIAC, guided Edward Waters to a remarkable season that included a SIAC Regular Season Championship. The Lady
D2 NEWS: Nova Southeastern hires White as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Isaac White, assistant women’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at University of Findlay in Ohio, has been named head coach for women’s basketball at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), beginning May 1. White has been assistant women’s basketball coach at Findlay since 2023 where he led the development of offensive strategies and skill-building initiatives for the
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Kruger Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Black Hills State
Black Hills State Athletic Director Mark Nore announced Tuesday afternoon that BHSU would be removing the interim tag and retaining Kelly Kruger as head women’s basketball coach. Kruger, who was named interim head coach in August of last year, came to BHSU after 34 years of head coaching experience spending time at Northwestern College (1981-87), Southwest Minnesota
D2 NEWS: Ross elevated to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Lenoir-Rhyne
Clenzo Ross has been promoted to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Ross joined the Bears basketball staff prior to the 2025-26 season. Ross came to LR after assisting Mars Hill for the 2024-25 season, helping lead the Lions to a 17-12 record and a spot in the SAC Tournament. While at MHU
D2 NEWS: Tusculum hires Bradford as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Tusculum University has named Tandy Bradford as its new head women’s basketball coach announced Josh Ealy, Vice President for Athletics. Bradford becomes the 18th head coach in program history and succeeds Michaela Hash, who served as interim coach for the final eight games of the 2025-26 season. Bradford brings a strong resume with her to the
St. Anselm headed from NCAA D2 to NCAA D3
Saint Anselm College has announced that it will begin a transition to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) in Division III, aligning the College with one of the nation’s most academically prestigious and philosophically aligned conferences. The move reflects a deliberate and mission-centered decision, one that positions Saint Anselm to elevate the
D2 NEWS: Sims named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at the University of Findlay
The University of Findlay has hired Bri Sims as the next head women’s basketball coach, as announced by Director of Athletics Jim Givens. Coach Sims comes to Findlay with seven years of head coaching experience, most recently spending two years at the helm of the program at Ohio Dominican University. She is the sixth women’s basketball
Gruber named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Michigan Tech
Eric Gruber has been named the 10th head coach of the Michigan Tech women’s basketball program, Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Suzanne Sanregret announced Monday (April 20). Gruber comes to Tech from NCAA Division I Southern Illinois Edwardsville, where he was an assistant women’s basketball coach for the past three seasons. He was an assistant coach
D2 NEWS: Olson named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Minnesota Duluth
One of the best players ever to play for the University of Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball program is returning to lead it from the sideline. On Monday, Director of Athletics Forrest Karr announced Brooke Olson as the ninth UMD women’s basketball head coach in program history. “We are thrilled to welcome Brooke back to UMD, this time
Vincent named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Purdue Northwest
Purdue Northwest Director of Athletics Rick Costello has announced the hiring of Chris Vincent as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. “I am excited to welcome Chris Vincent to Purdue Northwest to lead our women’s basketball program,” said Costello. “Chris is a rising star in the coaching profession and has demonstrated the ability to build and elevate programs at an elite level. His