Bethune-Cookman Women’s Basketball Head Coach Janell Crayton Del Rosario announced the addition of Ronni Williams to the Wildcats staff as a new assistant coach and director of operations for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Ronni Williams arrives to Bethune-Cookman from nearby Calvary Christian where she was Varsity Girls’ Head Coach in nearby Ormond Beach, Florida. A graduate of the University
Richards named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Jackson State
Jackson State University Vice President & Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson has named Margaret Richards as the seventh head coach of the women’s basketball program on Wednesday morning. “I am excited to welcome Margaret Richards to Jackson State as our next head women’s basketball coach,” Robinson said. “She is no stranger to the Southwestern Athletic Conference and success. While
Arkansas Pine Bluff names Leak as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Robinson announced that Erica Leak has been named the new head women’s basketball coach. The 2005 WNBA Draftee will begin her era with the Golden Lions Women’s Basketball as the program’s 10th head coach. With Leak’s being drafted at the highest level of
Alabama A&M names Dawn Thornton as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims and Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant introduced on Saturday Dawn Thornton as the fifth head women’s basketball coach since becoming a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and joining NCAA Division I. Thornton comes to Alabama A&M after spending the past five seasons as the
Alabama A&M’s Richards steps down as WBBnHead Coach
Alabama A&M University Director of Athletics, Dr. Paul A. Bryant, announced that a leadership change would be made in women’s basketball as head coach Margaret Richards stepped down to pursue other opportunities. “We are grateful for the dedication and effort that Coach Richards has shown during her tenure with the Alabama A&M University women’s basketball program,” Bryant said.
Arkansas Pine Bluff’s Thornton receives 3-yr contract extension
Coming off one the best seasons in the history of the women’s program, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women’s basketball head coach Dawn Thornton received a three-year contract extension, as announced by Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Robinson announced on Monday. “Coach Dawn and her staff’s commitment to UAPB and women’s basketball exemplifies hard work, determination,
Gordon named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at FAMU
Florida A&M’s Vice President & Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes named Bridgette Gordon as the women’s basketball head coach, announced Friday, July 28, 2023. “I am thrilled to welcome Bridgette Gordon as the next head coach of FAMU Women’s Basketball,” said Sykes. “She is well connected and well respected in the basketball community. Her experiences as
Pillow resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Florida A&M
Florida A&M Women’s Basketball Head Coach Shalon Pillow resigned after three years and two seasons leading the Rattlers. “I am very thankful for the opportunity to lead the women’s basketball program over the last three years,” said Pillow. “I am more than grateful to have had the opportunity of working with the young women on the team
Simmons tabbed as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Grambling
Courtney Simmons has been named the new Grambling State University head women’s basketball coach, announced by GSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott on Thursday. Simmons joins Grambling State after 10 years at Troy University, serving as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. “This is an exciting moment for Grambling State University women’s
Murray relieved of duties as Women’s Basketball Coach at Grambling
Grambling State University Athletics has announced a change in leadership of the women’s basketball program. Coach Freddie Murray has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “I’d like thank coach Murray for his service to the women’s basketball program and his commitment to the department and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said Vice President