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
D2 NEWS: Durand steps down as WBB Head Coach at University of Findlay
After four years at the helm of the University of Findlay women’s basketball program, head coach Michele Durand has decided to step down from her role, retiring from the coaching profession. “We are incredibly grateful to Coach Durand for the passion and energy she poured into the Findlay women’s basketball program,” said Director of Athletics Jim Givens. “Her
D2 NEWS: Coffman named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Midwestern State
Midwestern State alumnus Drew Coffman has been hired as the 13th head coach in the history of Midwestern State women’s basketball. Coffman coached the Decatur girls’ basketball team to back-to-back Class 4A state championships in each of the past two seasons. “I want to thank Dr. Stacia Haynie (MSU President), Kyle Williams (Athletic Director), the hiring committee
Millersville hires alum Jennifer Smith as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Story Courtesy Ethan Hulsey, Millsesville Director of Athletic Communications After leading Lock Haven to three consecutive PSAC Eastern Division titles, Jennifer Smith ’02/’04M has returned to Millersville University as its women’s basketball head coach. “We are excited to welcome Coach Smith home to lead the women’s basketball program,” said Millersville Director of Athletics Kate Corcoran. “Jen