The Bucknell Bison women’s basketball program completed their coaching staff with the hiring of former Hampton men’s basketball head coach Edward “Buck” Joyner Jr. as associate coach. Head Coach Trevor Woodruff announced the hire last week. “We are fortunate to find someone with Ed’s history of success as a head coach,” said Woodruff. “He has hit the ground running
Boston University extends Head Women’s Basketball Coach Melissa Graves
Boston University director of athletics Drew Marrochello has announced that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Melissa Graves has recently signed multi-year contract extension. Entering her fourth season with the Terriers, Graves has amassed a 61-35 record at the helm. The 2022-23 Patriot League Coach of the Year has won 39 conference games during her tenure, the most
Magarity steps down at Holy Cross; Green named Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Holy Cross women’s basketball head coach Maureen Magarity is stepping down from her position after four seasons, effective immediately, for family reasons. Assistant coach Candice Green will serve as the Crusaders’ interim head coach during the 2024-25 season. “Since her arrival in Worcester, Maureen Magarity has made a significant impact on the Holy Cross community,” said Kit Hughes, vice
Balman named Director of Women’s Basketball Operations at Boston U
Completing its coaching staff ahead of the 2024-25 season, the Boston University women’s basketball program has named Erica Balman as the newest Director of Basketball Operations, Head Coach Melissa Graves announced on Tuesday afternoon. Balman joins the role after predecessor Jason Pellum was elevated to the position of assistant coach back in April. “I am thrilled to welcome Erica to the BU
Pellum elevated to Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Boston University
Having wrapped up the 2023-24 campaign, the Boston University women’s basketball program has elevated Director of Basketball Operations Jason Pellum to assistant coach for the 2024-25 season, Head Coach Melissa Graves announced on Monday (April 29). Pellum becomes the third assistant coach on staff following the departure of Jamie Insel, who was named the head coach at Endicott earlier
Colgate’s Adeduntan signs contract extension
Colgate University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan has signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, announced Monday by Interim Vice President and Director of Athletics Yariv Amir ’01. “We are excited to know that Coach G will continue to lead our program for the next five seasons,” said Amir. “The growth of our program and
Army West Point hires Sorenson as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
The Army West Point Women’s Basketball Team has announced the hiring of new Assistant Coach Darren Sorenson. Sorenson brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the program. He has great familiarity with the Army culture and values as he transitions to the new role after previously working in Army A Club as the
Jamie Insel Joins BU Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The Boston University women’s basketball program has added Jamie Insel as an assistant coach ahead of the 2023-24 season, Head Coach Melissa Graves announced on Thursday morning. “I am so excited to welcome Jamie to the Terrier family,” said Graves. “Her experience of coaching at high academic institutions makes for a seamless transition. There is no doubt she will
Finch elevated to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach Boston University
Fresh off the Boston University women’s basketball program’s first Patriot League regular season championship, Head Coach Melissa Graves has announced that Brianna Finch will be elevated to associate head coach ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. “Brianna has been instrumental in helping build this program from the first day we arrived on campus,” said Graves. “Over the past two years, she
Martinez Joins Loyola Maryland Women’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Veteran high school and college coach Diana Martinez has joined the Loyola University Maryland women’s basketball staff as an assistant, Head Coach Danielle O’Banion announced today. “We are excited to welcome Diana back to this region.” O’Banion said. “She is a proven relationship-builder and coach. We continue to get better with her addition!” Martinez, who was twice a