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
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