Texas Southern head women’s basketball coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke announced her retirement on Thursday. “Coach Cooper-Dyke has had a tremendous impact on TSU women’s basketball since her arrival and moved the program to new heights,” said Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Granger. “She will be missed as I wish her nothing but success in her
Grambling State Extends Contracts for Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coaches
Grambling State University has announced contract extensions for head men’s basketball coach Donte Jackson and head women’s basketball coach Freddie Murray. Approved by the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors, the contracts run July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023. “Both of these coaches have demonstrated great leadership during our basketball programs,” Grambling State University President Rick
Godfrey added to PVAMU Women’s Basketball Staff
Prairie View A&M head women’s basketball coach Sandy Pugh announced the addition of Chris Godfrey as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator to her staff. Godfrey’s track record is highlighted by the successful development of standout junior college players that have gone on to greater opportunities, within and outside of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. “Chris is
Arkansas Pine Bluff Women’s Basketball Staff Update
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head women’s basketball coach Dawn Brown has announced the hiring of assistant coaches Lauren Falohun, Nathaniel Bell, and graduate assistant Tifani Kerrison to the Lady Lions staff Friday afternoon. “I am beyond thrilled to announce the new faces of my coaching staff,” said Brown. “Falohun, Bell, and Kerrison
Alcorn State Women’s Basketball Staff Update
A pair of familiar faces returned to the Davey L. Whitney Complex as Lisa Powell and Elvis Robinson were hired as assistant women’s basketball coaches, announced by head coach Nathaniel Kilbert. Powell was a four-year letter winner with the Lady Braves from 1987-91 and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in education psychology from Alcorn. Robinson served
Jackson State’s Reed inks contract extension
Jackson State University is pleased to announce a four-year contract extension for head women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed. “I am extremely thankful and honored that President Thomas Hudson and Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson saw fit for me to remain at the helm of the JSU women’s basketball program,” Reed said. “I am
Richards inks extension at Alabama A&M
Alabama A&M women’s basketball coach Margaret Richards has received a four-year contract extension through the 2023-2024 season. The extension comes on the heels of the program’s most-successful season since becoming a Division-I member. “We are excited to make this investment into Coach Richards and the future of the Alabama A&M women’s basketball program,” Director of
Kilbert named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Alcorn State
Having experienced success first-hand at Alcorn State University, Nathaniel Kilbert was named head women’s basketball coach, announced Tuesday. Kilbert served as assistant coach at Alcorn from 1991-2001. During that span, the Lady Braves won nine titles including six regular season championships and three SWAC Tournaments. It was Kilbert’s second stint with the Lady Braves as
Alcorn State does not renew contract of WBB Coach Courtney Pruitt
Alcorn State University will be taking its men’s and women’s basketball programs in new directions after announcing the contracts of Montez Robinson and Courtney G. Pruitt will not be renewed. “We fully recognize and appreciate the commitment they made to Alcorn. These were very difficult decisions especially considering how they were both great mentors to
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Fires Head Women’s Basketball Coach Nate Kilbert
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff has relieved Head Women’s Basketball Coach Nate Kilbert of his duties, effective immediately. In six-plus seasons as head coach, Kilbert led the Lady Lions to five SWAC Tournament appearances, including a loss in the 2013 SWAC Tournament finals. Assistant coach Danny Evans has been named Interim