University of Florida women’s basketball coach Kelly Rae Finley is no longer leading the program and a national search for the next head coach is underway, Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin announced today. “We are grateful for Coach Finley’s commitment to the program and the student-athletes during her time in Gainesville and wish her and her family the very
South Carolina’s Dawn Staley captures 500th career win
Dawn Staley hit another major milestone on February 14, as she recorded her 500th win at University of South Carolina with a 79-72 victory over Louisiana State University in an SEC showdown. The win also marked Staley’s 18th straight victory over LSU – a streak that spans 14 years. Now in her 18th season leading
Audra Smith named Director of Women’s Basketball Community Engagement at Auburn
Story courtesy: Wes Todd, Auburn Athletics Audra Smith, a 28-year veteran in collegiate coaching, has joined the Auburn women’s basketball staff as Director of Women’s Basketball Community Engagement. “We are so excited to have Audra Smith join us on the Plains,” Auburn head coach Larry Vickers said. “Her vast experience as a Division I head coach, her
Taylor Soule, Jake Spencer Join Kentucky Women’s Basketball Staff
Taylor Soule, a former All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection at Virginia Tech under head coach Kenny Brooks, and Jake Spencer, a veteran content creator, will join the University of Kentucky women’s basketball staff, it was announced by Brooks on Monday. Soule, who played an instrumental role on Brooks’ Virginia Tech team that won the ACC Tournament
Ward named Director of Women’s Basketball Operations at LSU
Former LSU player and 2023 National Champion Emily Ward has been named Director of Women’s Basketball Operations, head coach Kim Mulkey announced. “I’m very excited to welcome Emily Ward back to LSU in her new role as our Director of Women’s Basketball Operations,” Mulkey said. “Her experience as a National Champion and as a team
Mississippi State Announces Contract Extension for WBB Head Coach Sam Purcell
Fresh off his second NCAA Tournament in three seasons at the helm of Mississippi State women’s basketball, Sam Purcell has signed a contract extension through the 2028-29 season, it was announced on Thursday. “I would like to thank Dr. Mark Keenum and Director of Athletics Zac Selmon for their trust to build on the success we
Ole Miss Women’s Basketball Announces Title Elevations to Coaching Staff
Coming off its second sweet 16 appearance in three years, Ole Miss women’s basketball’s head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin continues to build onto her elite coaching staff, announcing three title changes for the 2025-26 season on Monday. Quentin Hillsman has been promoted to associate head coach, while Empress Davenport and Joy Smith have been elevated to associate coaches.
Williams named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Florida
Florida Gators women’s basketball head coach Kelly Rae Finley announced today the addition of Fred Williams as an assistant coach. Williams brings a wealth of experience across collegiate and professional basketball, most recently serving as the associate head coach at fellow SEC school, Auburn University. “Fred is a phenomenal addition to our staff,” said Finley. “His extensive background
Darius Taylor added as Chief of Women’s Basketball Strategy and Roster Management at Texas A&M
Story Courtesy: Brandon Collins, Athletics Communications Texas A&M women’s basketball and head coach Joni Taylor announced the addition of 13-year NCAA and WNBA coaching veteran and recent Connecticut Sun front office member Darius Taylor as Chief of Basketball Strategy and Roster Management. “I am thrilled to have Darius officially join our staff and return to coaching with our
McLaren added to vanderbilt Women’s Basketball Staff
Vanderbilt women’s basketball head coach Shea Ralph announced the hiring of Kaili McLaren as assistant coach. McLaren comes to Nashville with a heap of collegiate coaching experience, as she has spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level. McLaren was on the sidelines at Providence each of the