Rowan University Athletics is deeply saddened as it mourns the sudden loss of head women’s basketball coach Demetrius Poles, who passed away on Saturday night. Information on services will be announced on this site and on Rowan Athletics’ and Rowan University’s social media platforms once they are finalized. SUPPORT THE POLES’ FAMILY “Demetrius was a man
Filiault named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at D3 Catholic U
Catholic women’s basketball coach Matt Donohue announced the hiring of Casey Filiault as the Jamie L. Roberts Endowed Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. Filiault’s official start date is set for June 5, 2023. “I am absolutely thrilled to add Casey to our coaching staff as our next Jamie L. Roberts Endowed Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach! Her experience prior
Peay named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Defiance College
Defiance College announced the hiring of new women’s basketball coach Courtney Peay on Wednesday, making her the program’s 14th head coach. Peay comes to Defiance after spending the previous three years at NAIA Trinity International University in Deerfield, Ill. With seven years of college coaching experience, Peay was elevated to TIU’s head coaching position for
Giacchi named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 St. Joe’s (Brooklyn)
Director of Athletics and Recreation Margaret Alaimo has announced the appointment of Joe Giacchi as the new head coach of the St. Joseph’s University, N.Y. (Brooklyn) women’s basketball program. Giacchi, who brings over 10 years of coaching experience to Clinton Hill, assumes the role left by Tom Flahive who retired from coaching duties at the end of the 2022-23 season. “We
Busch named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at D3 Loras
Director of Athletics Denise Udelhofen (’90) officially announced today that Loras College has tabbed men’s basketball assistant coach Justin Busch (’18) as the next head coach of the Loras College women’s basketball team. Busch returned to Loras this past season as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball team under head coach Chris Martin. A men’s basketball student-athlete from 2014-18,
Dominican University Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Dominican University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Antonio Rivas announced two new additions to his coaching staff as Maryam Wilcher and Ashley Green will serve as assistant coaches for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Both Wilcher and Green will assist in recruiting, skills training, and handle strategic defensive responsibilities for the Stars this upcoming season. Maryam Wilcher, a Lagrange Illinois native, comes to
Blackburn College hired Dehority as new WBB Head Coach
Blackburn College has hired Allen Dehority as the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Dehority returns to his alma mater after a stint as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Finlandia University. A 2008 graduate of Blackburn College, returns to Carlinville with a history of improving basketball programs. While coaching the men’s program at Finlandia, Dehority’s team
Carpenter named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lancaster Bible
Lancaster Bible College and the Lancaster Bible College Athletic Department are pleased to announce Ryan Carpenter has been chosen to lead the Lancaster Bible Women’s Basketball program. Carpenter becomes the 27th head coach in program history and replaces Joy Tharrington who stepped down in April to pursue other coaching opportunities. Carpenter is a 2009 graduate of Lancaster Bible and
Barrett named AD at Castleton; Steps away from Basketball position
Vermont State University Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Fitness Deanna Tyson is pleased to announce that Tim Barrett ’93 has been named the Director of Athletics at Castleton effective immediately. Barrett has been at Castleton full-time since 1998, beginning as the men’s basketball head coach for three seasons before moving to the women’s sidelines in 2001. From
Berger departs Keystone; Named Head WBB Coach at Wilkes
Wilkes University Director of Athletics Addy Malatesta has announced the hiring of Al Berger as the Colonels new women’s basketball head coach. Berger is the 15th different head coach for the program as it heads into its 64th season in 2023-2024. “I’m beyond thankful for the opportunity to lead the women’s basketball team at Wilkes