The Georgetown University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the passing of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tasha Butts earlier today following a two-year battle with breast cancer. Butts was a star player, nationally-recognized assistant coach and first-year head coach before her death at age 41. “I am heartbroken for Tasha’s family, friends, players, teammates and colleagues,” said Francis
Georgetown parts ways with Women’s Basketball Coach James Howard
Georgetown University has not renewed the contract of Women’s Basketball Head Coach James Howard, Francis X. Rienzo Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Lee Reed announced today. “Coach Howard and his staff have shown a true commitment to the program and his student-athletes over the past six years,” said Reed. “I want to thank him for both his
Reid Geckeler Named Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Georgetown
Georgetown University Head Women’s Basketball Coach James Howard announced the promotion of Niki Reid Geckeler (C’93) to associate head coach on Friday. Reid Geckeler has been an assistant coach with the Hoyas for three seasons, but previously spent 11 years coaching the Blue & Gray. “This is an appreciation and recognition of the extreme loyalty and hard work
James Howard Announces Georgetown Women’s Basketball Staff
Georgetown University Head Women’s Basketball Coach James Howard announced his assistant coaches on Friday. He has put together a talented and diverse group that includes a former Hoya. “I am beyond excited about the coaching staff that we were able to put in place,” said Howard. “I consider this to be an outstanding cast of
HOT RUMOR: Towson Head Coach Niki Reid Geckeler headed back to Georgetown as an assistant
Multiple sources have now reported to WHoopDirt.com that Towson University head women’s basketball coach Niki Reid Geckeler will become an assistant at Georgetown under new head coach James Howard. The Georgetown alum had been the head coach at Towson for the past four seasons where she compiled a 43-80 record. Reid Geckeler has previously served
James Howard Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgetown
Georgetown University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Lee Reed has named James Howard the new head coach of the women’s basketball program. Howard becomes the 10th women’s basketball head coach in the history of the program. Howard served as the associate head coach of the Hoyas for the past two seasons and brings more than 30
BREAKING: Delaware to Introduce Natasha Adair as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
University of Delaware Director of Athletics and Recreation Services Chrissi Rawak announced Sunday afternoon that Natasha Adair has been selected as just the fourth women’s basketball head coach in the program’s illustrious 46-year history. Adair will be introduced to the Blue Hens community Monday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center. Fans
Howard Named Associate Head Coach at Georgetown
Georgetown University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Natasha Adair announced the hiring of James Howard as the associate head coach for the Hoyas. Howard returns to the Hilltop after serving as an assistant coach for the Blue & Gray during the 1997-98 season. He will assist Adair in all facets of the program and will focus