UIS Athletics has named Olivia Lett as the new head coach of the University of Illinois Springfield Women’s Basketball Program. Lett will become the program’s tenth head coach. Her appointment is subject to approval by the U of I Board of Trustees. “I am thrilled to have Olivia Lett joining us at UIS.” said Vice Chancellor of
Sharp named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UIndy
The University of Indianapolis has announced Jama Sharp as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. A native of the state of Indiana, Sharp has served as an assistant coach at her alma mater Stetson University for the past five seasons. A former Stetson University three-time captain, Female Athlete of the Year, and 2022 Assistant Coach
Bailey named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Drury
Drury Vice President & Director of Athletics, Nyla Milleson, turned to a former colleague to take the reigns of the Lady Panthers basketball program. Milleson, who was the first-ever head coach of the Lady Panthers and launched a program that features the best all-time winning percentage in NCAA-II women’s basketball, has named Kaci Bailey as
Newell named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lewis University
Lewis University Director of Athletics John Planek announced on Wednesday (July 20) the hiring of Keisha Newell as the new women’s basketball coach for the Flyers. Newell comes from Mother McAuley High School where she was the assistant athletic director and head girls basketball coach since 2019. “I am incredibly grateful and honored to be
Cole named assistant coach at D2 McKendree
McKendree University head women’s basketball coach Kari Kerkhoff has recently announced the addition of Cydni Cole to her coaching staff as an assistant coach. Cole began her duties at McKendree in late April. “We are excited to welcome Cydni Cole to our program; she is a proven winner. She has playing and coaching experience that will be valuable to us as
D2 DIRT: Maryville University opens
I can confirm that Collin Lanam is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at D2 Maryville University. Lanam took over the women’s program back in 2016 after spending three seasons as an assistant with the men’s team. During his time as the head coach at MU, he put together a 78-78 (.500) record –
Garber out as WBB head coach at D2 Quincy U
Quincy University has announced a change in leadership within the women’s basketball program after head coach Jeni Garber and QU have mutually agreed that her contract will not be renewed. A search for a new women’s basketball coach will begin immediately. Coach Garber concludes her coaching tenure with 127 wins and a .458 winning percentage. She was
Eads to retire as head coach of women’s basketball program at Missouri S&T
Alan Eads, who has won more games as the head coach than any in the history of the Missouri S&T women’s basketball program, is retiring from the position effective June 30, 2020. Eads has served as the head coach of the Miners since 2002 and led the team to 219 wins during his 19 seasons
Eagan promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Drury
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Amy Eagan has been named as the next head coach for the Drury University women’s basketball program. Drury President Dr. Timothy Cloyd and Vice President & Director of Athletics Corey Bray announced Eagan on Monday after learning Molly Miller will be stepping down to become the head coach at Grand Canyon University. The
WHoopDirt.com 2019-20 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Pivot Analysis
For Immediate Release April 2, 2020 – Boston, MA Drury University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Molly Miller has been named as the WHoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Pivot Analysis for the 2019-20 college basketball season. Miller qualified for the award by being named as the WHoopDirt.com/Pivot Analysis Coach of the Week