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
D2 Western Oregon cancels remainder of WBB season due to “internal team challenges”
Western Oregon University has cancelled the remainder of their women’s basketball season due to “internal team challenges.” WOU forfeited their games on Thursday at #16 Western Washington and Saturday at Simon Fraser, and will not play their four remaining regular season games. The Wolves were 10-13 (3-11 GNAC) at the time of the shut down.
D2 NEWS: Long-time Barton College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Saintsing announces retirement
Barton College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Wendee Saintsing has announced her retirement at the end of the 2023-24 season. Saintsing has been the Bulldogs’ mentor for the past 35 years. Saintsing, who hit the 600-win mark for her collegiate career on Wednesday, January 3, in a 74-57 triumph over Chowan, ranks 10th all-time for current NCAA Division
UNC Pembroke’s Haskins set to retire at conclusion of 2023-24 season
Having logged more than 350 victories on the hardwood as head coach of both the men’s and women’s basketball programs at UNC Pembroke over the last 32 years, women’s basketball skipper John Haskins has announced his plans to retire following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. Haskins, who guided the program to its most successful season and a
D2 DIRT: Jenkins no longer Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Wilmington
Kerry Jenkins is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at D2 Wilmington University (DE). There has not been an official release by the school, but current baseball coach Brian August is now listed on the roster as the WBB Head Coach. Jenkins took over in May of 2021 after an 11-year stint as the
D2 NEWS: Gibbs named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Seton Hill
The Seton Hill University women’s basketball team has named Krystal Gibbs as their assistant coach, head coach Maeve Gallagher announced recently. “I would like to thank Dr. Finger, Chris Snyder and coach Gallagher for this exciting opportunity to be a part of the Seton Hill Women’s basketball family,” said Gibbs. “It’s always been a passion of mine to
D2 NEWS: Harbaugh named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock University women’s basketball head coach Ryenn Micaletti has announced the hiring of Christian Harbaugh as The Rock’s new assistant coach. “I am thrilled to welcome Christian to SRU,” said Micaletti. “Christian’s enthusiasm and passion for the sport is critical for building successful teams. He has worked under elite level coaches and trained some of the best women’s college
Alvarado named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Hawai’i Pacific
Ray Alvarado enters his first year at the helm of the Hawai’i Pacific University Women’s Basketball Program. Renowned for his extensive experience in developing defensive-led championship programs, is set to lead the HPU Sharks to new heights. His impressive resume includes over 30 years of progressive experience in expanding and building competitive basketball programs. Notably,
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