Following one of the greatest seasons in program history, San José State University Director of Athletics Marie Tuite announced on Monday that women’s basketball head coach Jamie Craighead has agreed to a new three-year contract that will run through the 2022-23 season. “There is an exciting buzz surrounding our women’s basketball program as Coach Craighead
Ard Named Utah State Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that Kayla Ard (rhymes with hard) has been named the school’s ninth head women’s basketball coach in its 32 seasons. A live interactive stream to formally introduce Ard will be held on Tuesday, March 24, at 11 a.m. Fans can watch the
Olivier resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UNLV
UNLV Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois confirmed Friday that she has accepted the resignation of Kathy Olivier as head women’s basketball coach. Olivier served as the seventh head coach in program history, spending 12 seasons leading the Lady Rebels (2008-20). “I want to thank Kathy and her staff for their contributions to our women’s basketball
Silver promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Women’s Basketball Operations at San Diego State
Jon Silver has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Women’s Basketball Operations San Diego State head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson announced. Silver is in his fourth year with the program and in his 13th season overall working in Division I women’s basketball. He is involved with all facets of the program including scheduling, team travel,
Boise State Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach placed on leave
Boise State assistant women’s basketball coach Cody Butler has been placed on administrative leave by the college. “Upon discovery of a lawsuit against assistant coach Cody Butler, Boise State placed him on administrative leave pending university review of the matter,” the Boise State athletic department said in a statement provided to the Idaho Statesman. According
Finkbeiner Will Not Return as Utah State’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach
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