Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr., President of Langston University (LU), announced today the appointment of former WNBA player, Elaine Powell as the new head coach for the women’s basketball team. “We are excited about Coach Powell joining the Langston University Athletics Department as she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. She
Interim Tag removed; Chuck Brewer Named Head Women’ Basketball Coach at Peru State
Peru State athletic director Steve Schneider announced recently that Chuck Brewer would be joining the Peru State athletic department staff as the permanent women’s basketball coach for the Bobcats. Brewer had served this past season as the interim coach for the ‘Cats. Schneider said, “Coach Brewer has a proven record of successful recruitment and leadership experience. In a coaching
Southeastern University’s Tim Hays Resigns; Joins Colorado Staff
Southeastern University women’s basketball coach Tim Hays has resigned to pursue an NCAA Division I coaching opportunity. Hays has been named to the women’s basketball coaching staff at the University of Colorado under new head coach JR Payne. “My family was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of a program in a Power
Torie Murillo Named Women’s Basketball Coach at Avila University
Torie Murillo, who spent the past three seasons as an assistant for the Avila women’s basketball team after a fantastic career as a player for the Eagles, was introduced on Monday as the head coach of the Avila women’s basketball program. Murillo, who earned her bachelor’s degree from Avila in May of 2014 and will earn her master’s
Mount Mercy University Names Micha Mims Head Coach
Micha Mims, a 2012 graduate of Mount Mercy University, will return to her alma mater to lead the Mustang women’s basketball program beginning March 15, Athletics Director Paul Gavin announced. “It’s a thrill to bring Micha back home where she belongs,” said Gavin. “She is a great choice for our university and has the personality,
Andrew Wodrich Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Bethel College
Bethel’s Athletic Director, Tom Visker, announced on Tuesday that Coach Andrew Wodrich has resigned his position as the head coach of the Bethel women’s basketball team. Coach Wodrich led the program during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. “Coach Woody brought a great deal of passion and energy to our women’s basketball program,” said Visker. “I am grateful
NAIA DIRT: Ware Out as Head Coach at Michigan-Dearborn
WHoopDirt.com has learned that Dymetrius Ware is no longer the head coach at Michigan-Dearborn. He has apparently been released by the university following a strange season. After getting off to an 0-17 start, Ware was no longer seen on the sidelines, and the team was coached by one of the men’s assistant coaches for the
Whitney Corley Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Southwestern College
Whitney Corley, who has led the Southwestern College women’s basketball team as the Interim Head Coach since June, has been named the Lady Builders’ permanent Head Women’s Basketball Coach. President Brad Andrews announced Corley’s hiring Thursday afternoon. “Whitney is a Builder,” Andrews said. “She personifies the character, hard work, dedication and spirit that defines Southwestern
Hutchins Named Fist-Ever Head Coach at Benedictine University at Mesa
Benedictine University at Mesa has announced the appointment of Brian Hutchins as the University’s first-ever head women’s basketball coach. “I am honored, humbled and blessed to be selected as the head women’s basketball coach at Benedictine University at Mesa,” Hutchins said. “I have always had aspirations to coach in college. Benedictine is a unique opportunity
Bob Kintzel Named Interim Head Coach at Mount Mercy
Mount Mercy College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Aaron Jennings will take over the men’s basketball program on a permanent basis, while current women’s assistant coach Bob Kintzel will be interim head coach of the women’s squad. A search for a head women’s basketball coach will commence in the spring. Kintzel is a 1986 Mount Mercy