Mississippi State women’s basketball interim head coach Doug Novak announced the addition of Bob Thornton to his staff as an assistant coach. Thornton brings with him an extensive coaching resume that extends nearly four decades. “The addition to Coach [Bob] Thornton to our staff is going to pay big dividends down the road for us
Texas A&M’s Blair announces retirement following 2021-22 season
Texas A&M women’s basketball head coach Gary Blair announced the 2021-22 campaign will be the final season of his Hall of Fame career. “I always evaluate myself on: Am I giving everything I have, is my health good and am I still able to make an impact on young lives? I am fortunate that my health
Staley inks 7-yr, $22.4m deal at South Carolina
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved today a new contract for women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley, which will make her the highest paid African-American head coach in her sport and one of the highest paid women’s basketball coaches in the country. The seven-year, $22.4 million dollar deal secures Staley’s partnership with
Mississippi State’s McCray-Penson steps down to focus on health
Mississippi State University Women’s Basketball Coach Nikki McCray-Penson has stepped down from her position, effective immediately, to focus on her health. McCray-Penson stated, “Over the past several weeks, I have been faced again with health concerns I had hoped were behind me. In light of these developments, I have decided to step away from coaching in
SEC DIRT: Mississippi State set to hire D3 Head Coach as new Associate Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I mentioned on Twitter this weekend that Doug Novak had resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Bethel College (MN) in order to accept a high major assistant job with a D1 women’s program. I can now confirm that he will be hired as the associate women’s basketball coach
Ole Miss adds Robinson as WBB Graduate Manager
Ole Miss women’s basketball has added LePrix Robinson as a graduate manager for the upcoming 2021-22 season, head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin announced. “We are really happy to have Pre join us,” McPhee-McCuin said. “I’ve known Pre and her family for almost a decade, and she has always been about helping grow the game. We are lucky
Newbauer Steps Down as Florida Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Cam Newbauer has stepped down as Florida women’s basketball head coach for personal reasons, the University announced Friday. “Being the head coach of the University of Florida women’s basketball team has been the honor of a lifetime,” Newbauer said. “After much reflection, my family and I have come to the difficult decision to step away. Gator
Neighbors inks new deal at Arkansas
Arkansas head women’s basketball coach Mike Neighbors and the University of Arkansas have signed a new agreement aimed at securing Coach Neighbors’ leadership of the Razorback women’s basketball program through the 2028 season. Neighbors’ previous agreement was set to expire following the 2023 season. His new agreement extends his tenure through at least the 2026
Tatum tabbed as director of basketball sports performance for Lady Vols
Kellie Harper reconnected with a respected and trusted colleague for her latest hire at Tennessee, announcing Bryan Tatum as the director of basketball sports performance for the Lady Vols. Tatum has spent the past seven years as an assistant athletic performance coach at Auburn, working with the Tiger football team. He replaces Tyler Watson, who departed
Goldwire returns to Arkansas WBB staff
Head Coach Mike Neighbors filled Arkansas’ assistant coach vacancy with a familiar face, as Lacey Goldwire was named to the position on Monday, May 17. It will be Goldwire’s second stint on the Hill, as she also served on Neighbors’ staff for the first two seasons of his tenure as the head coach at Arkansas
