Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that Jerry Finkbeiner is permanently stepping down as the head women’s basketball coach effective immediately. Finkbeiner announced early this month that he was taking a medical leave of absence for a non-life-threatening health condition. “Our time in Cache Valley and working for
Utah State’s Finkbeiner takes Medical Leave
Utah State head women’s basketball coach Jerry Finkbeiner is taking a medical leave of absence for a non-life-threating health condition, Vice President and Athletics Director John Hartwell announced Wednesday. In his absence, associate head coach Ben Finkbeiner will oversee the program. “Jerry’s health and the team’s well-being are our top priorities,” said Hartwell. “His staff
Jensen named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Utah State
Utah State head coach Jerry Finkbeiner has announced the addition of Rod Jensen to the women’s basketball staff. Jensen comes out of a year of retirement to serve as an assistant coach for the Aggies. “As far as living in Logan, Utah, I’m convinced it’s the nicest place on earth even over Disneyland. My wife’s
Wyoming elevates Mattinson to Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Gerald Mattinson has been named the seventh head coach in the history of University of Wyoming Cowgirl basketball. The announcement was made Tuesday by Athletics Director Tom Burman. Mattinson has spent 16 total years on the Cowgirl bench as an assistant coach, including the last 12 years as the associate head coach. Mattinson has agreed
Nevada’s Levens signs new five-year contract
University of Nevada head women’s basketball coach Amanda Levens has signed a new five-year contract to coach the Wolf Pack through the 2022-23 season. “The entire community took notice last year and watched what Coach Levens, her staff and team accomplished in the classroom, the community, on the court and in recruiting during her first
Ben Finkbeiner Promoted to Associate Head Coach on Utah State Women’s Basketball Staff
Utah State women’s basketball has announced the promotion of Ben Finkbeiner to associate head coach. “I am honored to be named associate head coach. Utah State is a wonderful place to work. I have truly enjoyed recruiting student-athletes to the university, and coaching our players throughout the last four seasons,” Finkbeiner said. “I am very
Amanda Levens Named Women’s Basketball Coach at Nevada
University of Nevada Director of Athletics Doug Knuth announced Friday that Amanda Levens has been named the head women’s basketball coach for the Wolf Pack. Levens replaces former head coach Jane Albright, who announced her retirement earlier this month. “We are thrilled to have Coach Levens return to Nevada to lead our women’s basketball program,”
Utah State Announces Contract Extension for Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jerry Finkbeiner
Utah State Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that a three-year contract extension for head women’s basketball coach Jerry Finkbeiner has been agreed upon in principle, keeping Finkbeiner at USU through the 2019-20 season. “We are excited to extend coach Jerry Finkbeiner’s contract as he continues to build our women’s basketball
BREAKING: Nevada Women’s Basketball Coach Jane Albright Announces Retirement
Jane Albright, who has spent 33 years as a Division I head coach including the past nine at Nevada, announced her retirement today, effective at the end of this season. “I have truly been blessed to have coached this great game for 40 years. The relationships I have built with players, staffs, athletic departments, fans
Boise State’s Presnell wins 600th career game
Riley Lupfer and Marijke Vanderschaaf combined for 36 points to lead Boise State past the Portland Pilots 74-60 Sunday afternoon to hand head coach Gordy Presnell his 600th career win. Boise State, who is off to its best start in 41 years at 9-1 overall, recorded two more milestones this season as the Broncos earned