After leading Kentucky to its first Southeastern Conference Tournament title in 40 years and becoming the program’s first head coach to lead the Wildcats to the NCAA Tournament in consecutive seasons to start a tenure, Kyra Elzy has signed a contract extension through the 2027 season. University of Kentucky Director of Athletics Mitch Barnhart announced the amendment to the contract
Tennessee extends Harper’s contract
Following a career-high-tying 25-win campaign and a postseason run to the NCAA Sweet 16, University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White on Thursday announced that he has extended Kellie Harper‘s contract through the 2026-27 season. In her initial three seasons back on Rocky Top, the 1999 UT graduate has guided the Lady Vol basketball team to
Abrahamson-Henderson takes over at Georgia
Katie Abrahamson-Henderson — a former Lady Bulldog who has experienced outstanding success as a head coach over the last two decades, including her current stint at UCF — has been named the third full-time head coach in Georgia women’s basketball history, J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Josh Brooks announced Saturday. Head Coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson“This is a dream
Georgia’s Taylor heads to Texas A&M
Story Courtesy: Brandon Collins, Athletics Communications BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M named 2021 SEC Coach of the Year Joni Taylor as the eighth women’s basketball head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Ross Bjork announced Wednesday. Head Coach Joni Taylor:“I am extremely excited and humbled to have the opportunity to lead the Texas A&M women’s basketball program.
Purcell named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Mississippi State
One of the most respected recruiters in America and most impactful Division I assistant coaches in the country, Sam Purcell has been named the ninth head coach in Mississippi State women’s basketball history, MSU Director of Athletics John Cohen announced Saturday, March 12. “During our search, Sam Purcell routinely emerged as one of the nation’s elite recruiters and
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Finley named Head WBB Coach at Florida
After guiding Florida women’s basketball to their most successful season since 2016, Kelly Rae Finley will be the 11th head coach in program history, Athletics Director Scott Stricklin announced Monday. Media availability with Kelly Rae Finley will take place post-game at the SEC Tournament and the next in-person availability will be the week of March 7th. Finley spent the 2021-22 season acting as
Mississippi State assistant WBB coach resigns
According to a report form the Clarion Ledger, Mississippi State assistant women’s basketball coach Malikah Willis has resigned. Willis had not been on the MSU bench since the late December MTE that the Bulldogs hosted. According to the Clarion Ledger, “a rift developed between interim coach Doug Novak and Willis after a loss to Troy to open that tournament, according to three
Texas A&M to Name Reed Arena Court in Honor of Hall-of-Famer Gary Blair
Texas A&M Athletics announced Thursday that the Reed Arena court will be named in honor of National Champion and Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Gary Blair, upon approval from the Texas A&M System Board of Regents Thursday afternoon. With a generous donation from Wayne Roberts ’85 and the approval of the Board of Regents, Reed
Thornton added to Mississippi State WBB Staff
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