Allen University and Director of Athletics Jasher Cox are pleased to welcome Olivia Gaines as the Yellow Jackets’ new Women’s Basketball Head Coach. Gaines arrives at Allen after most recently spending the 2023-24 season as an assistant coach at Georgia Southern. Prior to her stop in Statesboro this past season, Gaines served as the head
Samuels-Eaton named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at UNC Pembroke
Athletics department officials at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced on Monday afternoon that Kendra Samuels-Eaton, a 12-year coaching veteran, has been named as the women’s basketball’s 10th head coach. Samuels-Eaton returns to Pembroke after serving as the associate head coach at her alma mater, Western Carolina for the last two season. Before
Dallimore steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at Ouachita Baptist
Ouachita Baptist University Director of Athletics David Sharp has announced that head women’s basketball coach Robert Dallimore has decided to step away from the program to pursue other opportunities. Dallimore recently finished his fifth season leading the Tigers. During his tenure, he led the team to three Great American Conference tournament appearances, advancing as far
Del Preore will not return as Women’s Basketball Coach at D2 East Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg University women’s basketball head coach Stephanie Del Preore will not return in 2024-25, the University announced on Wednesday morning. ESU finished this past season with a 10-18 record (8-14 PSAC) and a fifth place finish out of eight schools in the PSAC East standings. “We’ve made a decision to take the women’s basketball program in
UAH Women’s Basketball Head Coach Lemmond announces resignation
University of Alabama in Huntsville women’s basketball head coach Andrea Lemmond announced her resignation on Friday after 10 seasons at the helm of the program. “We are grateful for Coach Lemmond’s contributions to UAH Women’s Basketball and to our athletic department,” UAH Director of Athletics Dr. Cade Smith said. “The assistant coaches and student athletes that she brought
Collins resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Southern Arkansas
The Southern Arkansas University Athletic Department has announced that Adam Collins has resigned as head coach of the Mulerider Women’s Basketball program. “We would like to thank Coach Collins and his entire family for their investment into our women’s basketball program over the past six years,” stated SAU Director of Athletics Steve Browning. “The future of our
D2 DIRT: King University (TN) Women’s Basketball job opens
Michael Phelps is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at King University (TN). There has not been an official announcement made yet by the school, but Phelps has been removed from the King website, and assistant coach Peyton Papenburg is now listed as the interim head coach. Phelps took over as the interim head coach
D2 DIRT: Minot State Women’s Basketball job opens
I can confirm that Mike Brandt is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at D2 Minot State. Brandt had been the Beavers head coach since the spring of 2021. During his tenure, he went 30-56 (.349), which includes a 10-22 (7-15 NSIC) mark this past season. Prior to his time at MSU he served
D2 NEWS: West Alabama’s Cram announces retirement
After a 28-year collegiate head coaching career, including 10 at the University of West Alabama, Rusty Cram has announced his retirement from coaching. Cram will coach his final two games on the road at Valdosta State and West Florida this weekend. “Jana, Ryan, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the administration, coaches, athletes,
Western Oregon Update: WBB Staff placed on leave
Earlier this week, WHoopDirt shared the news that D2 Western Oregon University had cancelled the remainder of their women’s basketball season due to “internal team challenges.” The Wolves were 10-13 (3-11 GNAC) at the time of the shut down. While it is still unknown what exactly the “internal team challenges” were, the Statesman Journal is