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Heard elevated to Women’s Basketball Interim Head Coach at Southern Oregon

Story Courtesy: SOU Sports Information David Heard, a Southern Oregon University alum and longtime staple of the local basketball scene, will take over as the Raiders’ interim head women’s basketball coach for the 2026-27 season, SOU Director of Athletics Matt Sayre announced. Heard had assisted the team in a volunteer capacity since 2023 with basketball operations and

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NAIA NEWS: William Woods hires Washington as Women’s Basketball Head Coach

William Woods University is proud to announce the hiring of Fulton native Talisha Washington as the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Associate Athletic Director for Owls Athletics.   “I’m very excited to announce Talisha Washington as the next head women’s basketball coach at William Woods University.” added Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Brian Speilbauer. “She has a proven history of success, holds deep ties within the community, and will elevate

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Sams departs Rust; Named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Wilberforce

Wilberforce University Athletic Director Roosevelt Barnes has announced the hiring of Jaleesa Sams as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach.   The Bulldogs didn’t have to look far for its new leader as Sams comes to the WU after a successful stint at HBCUAC West foe Rust College, where she revitalized the program.   Taking over a team with only six returning players, she rebuilt the roster

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NAIA NEWS: Duncan elevated to Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lindsey Wilson

Story Courtesy: Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson Athletics Longtime Lindsey Wilson University assistant coach Terran Duncan has been named women’s basketball head coach. Duncan, who is the program’s fifth head coach, succeeds 37-year veteran John Wethington, who has been named assistant to the president for athletics development. “This is a dream job,” said Duncan, who spent the last

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NAIA NEWS: Carver resigns at Goshen; Thomas named Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Story Courtesy: Justin DeWeese, Goshen Athletics Goshen College Assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Jomani Thomas will serve as the interim head women’s basketball coach, effective immediately, after head coach Tyra Carver announced her resignation on Thursday to pursue other opportunities away from the sideline. Carver led the Maple Leafs to 15 wins in her two seasons as head coach

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