Doug Novak has joined Northern Kentucky Women’s Basketball as an assistant coach to round out head coach Camryn Volz’s staff for the upcoming 2023-24 season. “We are thrilled Coach Novak and his family have chosen to be a part of our Women’s Basketball team at NKU,” said Coach Volz (Whitaker). “Doug brings 30+ years of coaching experience at all levels and
Brown named WBB Director of Player Development and Brand Management at Oakland
Oakland Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Detroit native Myron Brown as Director of Player Development and Brand Management. Receiving his Bachelor of Science in English from then-Rochester College in 2000, Brown played four years for the Warriors, starting as a senior, and brings two decades of coaching and operational experience
Contract Extended for PFW WBB Head Coach Maria Marchesano
Purdue University Fort Wayne and head women’s basketball coach Maria Marchesano have agreed to a contract extension, Director of Athletics Kelley Hartley Hutton announced on Thursday (July 6). Marchesano, who led Purdue Fort Wayne to the 2023 Horizon League semifinals in Indianapolis, now has her contract extended through the 2027-28 season. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Coach
Bruce inks contract extension through 2027 at IUPUI
The IUPUI Athletics Department and Director of Athletics have announced that head women’s basketball coach Kate Bruce has earned a contract extension, keeping her on the IUPUI sidelines through 2027. Bruce, in her first season in 2022-23, piloted the Jaguars to a 17-13 mark and a 13-7 record in Horizon League play. Included in her win total
Kielsmeier extended at Cleveland State
Following a record-setting year, Cleveland State University and women’s basketball head coach Chris Kielsmeier have agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season. Most recently, Kielsmeier guided the Vikings to the 2023 Horizon League Tournament Championship and secured CSU’s third all-time NCAA tournament appearance. He will begin his sixth season at the helm of
University of Detroit Mercy names Achter Women’s Basketball Head Coach
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. has announced that former collegiate standout and coaching veteran Kate Achter (OCK-terr) will be the 14th women’s basketball head coach in school history. Achter was an All-American student-athlete at Bowling Green and has coached at Loyola Chicago, St. Bonaventure and Xavier. “Kate Achter quickly rose as our top candidate
Collins not retained at Detroit Mercy
The University of Detroit Mercy has announced a national search for a new women’s basketball head coach. LaTanya Collins had been serving as the interim head coach since last June as she assembled a brand new 14-player roster for the 2021-22 campaign. “I would like to thank coach Collins for her guidance and leadership that she
IUPUI’s Parkinson receives contract extension
The IUPUI Athletics Department and Director of Athletics Dr. Roderick Perry have announced that he and head women’s basketball coach Austin Parkinson have agreed to a contract extension to keep Parkinson on the Jaguar sidelines through the 2025-2026 season. Parkinson has guided IUPUI to seven 20-win seasons in the past nine years, including six WNIT
Goldsberry named Assistant Coach at Oakland
Frank Goldsberry has been named Assistant Coach for the Oakland women’s basketball team announced Head Coach Jeff Tungate. Goldsberry, who brings more than 40 years of coaching experience, comes to the Golden Grizzlies after spending the past two seasons as an Assistant Coach at Loyola. “Frank’s resume speaks for itself. He is a proven winner and
Wright State WBB Staff Update
New Wright State head women’s basketball coach Kari Hoffman finalized her coaching staff on Friday with the announcement of assistant coaches John Leonzo, Megan Leuzinger and Patrick Bain to join her on the Raider bench. “I am so excited to add John, Megan, and Patrick to our staff,” Hoffman said. “I am most excited about their