LSU head coach Kim Mulkey added one of the nation’s top assistant coaches in Gabe Lazo Tuesday, strengthening LSU’s first-class staff with an elite coach and recruiter. “Gabe will be an outstanding addition to our staff,” Mulkey said. “He has been an invaluable member of two SEC staffs with an unbelievable ability to teach the
Ferrara replaces Lazo on Tennessee Women’s Basketball Staff
Story courtesy: Eric Trainer, UT Athletics Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kim Caldwell announced on Monday the addition of former Florida State associate head coach Bill Ferrara to her staff as an assistant. Ferrara, who has been with the Seminoles since 2022-23, replaces Gabe Lazo, who submitted his resignation on Friday. “I am pleased to welcome Bill to
Florida hires Tammi Reiss as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Story Courtesy John Maxwell, Florida Athletics Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin announced today that the Gators have hired Tammi Reiss as the 12th head women’s basketball coach in program history. One of the most dynamic rising leaders in college basketball, Reiss arrives in Gainesville as a proven program builder, elite recruiter and relentless competitor with championship experience as both
Florida fires Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kelly Rae Finley
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.