Tennessee State University has named former All-American and 17-year collegiate coaching veteran Tywaune “Ty” Evans as its next Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Athletic Director Dr. Mikki Allen and TSU President Glenda Glover announced the hire at a virtual press conference Wednesday morning. “Ty Evans will bring an abundance of energy, enthusiasm, and a winning mentality to the Tennessee State University women’s basketball program,”
Jones added to Murray State Women’s Basketball Staff
Murray State head women’s basketball coach Rechelle Turner announced the hiring of Sarah Jones as assistant coach, Friday. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Sarah’s caliber join our staff.” said Turner. “She brings an outstanding resume to Murray State, as she has spent nearly a decade coaching at the Division I level after
James Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Tennessee Tech
When a position on the Tennessee Tech women’ basketball staff came open at the end of May, head coach Kim Rosamond knew the talented and experienced roster she had returning for the 2020-21 season required the position be filled with someone who matched in talent, experience and also mindset. Enter Jasmine James – a former
Hieronymus named Women’s Basketball DBO at EKU
Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach Samantha Williams named Lindsay Hieronymus as the Director of Basketball Operations on Friday. Hieronymus joined the Eastern Kentucky women’s basketball program as the director of player development in the summer of 2019. Previously, Hieronymus was a graduate assistant at Averett University. During her first year at EKU, Hieronymus had basic
Bollant adds Templeton to EIU WBB staff
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