Eastern Illinois women’s basketball head coach Matt Bollant has completed his coaching staff for the 2020-21 season with the hiring of veteran coach Kevin Templeton. Templeton will start with the Panthers on July 15 joining a team that posted a 19-12 record last season and placed fourth in the OVC regular season standings. Templeton comes
Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Coach takes leave
Tennessee State head women’s basketball coach Jessica Kern has announced through Twitter that she is taking a temporary leave from her position. She posted the following to her personal account: “After speaking with my family & continuous prayer, I am choosing to take a temporary cessation of work to focus on my health. My life’s
James Named to SIUE Women’s Basketball Staff
SIUE women’s basketball Head Coach Paula Buscher announced the appointment of Jasmine James as the director of basketball operations. James comes to SIUE after spending last season as the head coach at Bartlett (Tennessee) High School, her prep alma mater. “I am excited to have Jasmine join our program,” said Buscher. “She comes highly recommended by
Maass promoted to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Morehead State
After serving in a graduate assistant role for one season, the Morehead State women’s basketball program has promoted Justin Maass to assistant coach. He helped the Eagles to a second-place OVC finish in 2018-19 as well as 24 wins and a berth (and victory) in the postseason WNIT. “I am grateful for the opportunity to expand my
Longtime Louisville Assistant Coach Chosen As New EKU Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Samantha Williams, who helped lead the University of Louisville to eight straight NCAA Tournament appearances, was chosen as the new Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach, Director of Athletics Stephen Lochmueller announced today. EKU will introduce Williams at a reception for fans and media on Wednesday, April 3. The event will begin at 3:30
Roberts not retained as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach Chrissy Roberts will not be retained, Director of Athletics Stephen Lochmueller announced on behalf of the university. Roberts’ contract expires in 2019. “Chrissy Roberts has been – as a player, an assistant coach and a head coach – an outstanding ambassador for Eastern Kentucky University,” Lochmueller said. “Her
SEMO WBB Staff Update: Head Coach Patterson Inks Extension; Wilson Elevated to Associate Head Coach
Southeast Missouri State head coach Rekha Patterson agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season, Director of Athletics Brady Barke announced. SEMO also elevated Marc Wilson to the position of associate head coach. Southeast made the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament for the third-straight year under Patterson. The Redhawks finished the 2017-18 campaign at 14-17 overall
Bramblett Named Assistant Coach for SIUE Women’s Basketball
SIUE women’s basketball Head Coach Paula Buscher announced Destiny Bramblett has been named an assistant coach for the 2017-18 season. A native of Radcliff, Kentucky, Bramblett has NCAA Division I playing and operations experience. Buscher has high praise for Bramblett. “We are very fortunate to have Destiny join our coaching staff,” Buscher said. “She has
Alex Guyton named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois head women’s basketball coach Matt Bollant has added a second member to his first Panthers coaching staff with the hiring of Alex Guyton. A former player at Purdue University, Guyton comes to the Panthers after four years as an assistant high school coach in Indiana. From 2014-17 she was on the staff at
Jessica Kern Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips announced that Jessica Kern has been hired as the head women’s basketball coach. She becomes the 11th head coach in the program’s history. A welcome reception to officially introduce Kern as the next head women’s basketball coach will take place at a later date. “Jessica Kern is