Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 named the seventh head coach in program history Felisha Legette-Jack, a 1989 graduate of Syracuse University and Orange All-American, is coming home. The Syracuse native and 20-year collegiate head coach will take the reins of the Orange basketball program immediately. Legette-Jack is synonymous with Syracuse women’s basketball success. The 1985 BIG EAST Conference
Syracuse announces national search for next WBB Head Coach
Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack today announced that the Athletics Department will begin a national search for the head women’s basketball coaching position. The announcement comes as the women’s basketball team concludes its 2021-22 season with acting head coach Vonn Read at the helm. “This basketball team did some truly terrific things this season under very difficult circumstances,”
Read named Acting Head Coach for 2021-22 season at Syracuse
John Wildhack, director of Athletics at Syracuse University, today announced Vonn Read, currently associate head coach, will serve as acting head coach for the 2021-22 basketball season. “I am grateful to Vonn for stepping up to lead,” says Wildhack. “With Vonn’s vast experience developing student-athletes, I am confident in his ability to guide the women’s basketball
Hillsman resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Syracuse
Syracuse University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Quentin Hillsman has resigned from his position. Here is the statement from SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack regarding Women’s Basketball program: The University has accepted Coach Quentin Hillsman‘s resignation. Coach Hillsman and I agreed that parting ways is in the best interest of the University, the program and
REPORT: Syracuse launches investigation into WBB Head Coach Hillsman
Syracuse University has launched an investigation into the conduct of women’s basketball head coach Quentin Hillsman, according to a report from Syracuse.com. The report stems from an article by The Athletic titled, “Why the mass exodus from Syracuse women’s basketball? ‘Ego, manipulation … fear tactics” Sarah Scalese, senior associate vice president for communications at Syracuse
Marcum joins Syracuse WBB staff
John Marcum has joined the Syracuse women’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He brings over 10 years of collegiate coaching experience to the Orange and comes to Syracuse after stops at Butler, Grand Canyon, East Carolina, Indiana State, Cal Baptist and Oklahoma Baptist. “John is one of the premier recruiters
Syracuse extends contract of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Hillsman through 2024
Syracuse University and head women’s basketball coach Quentin Hillsman have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will keep Hillsman on the Orange sidelines through 2024. “I am very grateful for the confidence and commitment Chancellor Syverud and John Wildhack have entrusted in me and my staff to lead this program,” Hillsman said. “I am
Quentin Hillsman Wins 230th Game at Syracuse; Becomes Orange WBB Program Leader in Victories
Syracuse head women’s basketball Quentin Hillsman earned his 230th victory of his career, becoming the program’s winningest head coach, in an 88-62 victory at Clemson on Thursday night. “I don’t know what to say. It’s not something you really think about as you’re coaching.” Said Hillsman. “Being the all-time anything, usually you’re not there long
Tammi Reiss Joins Syracuse Staff
Syracuse head women’s basketball Quentin Hillsman has announced that former WNBA player Tammi Reiss has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Reiss brings a wealth of experience to the Orange, having coached at the collegiate and professional level. “Tammi has played and coached at the highest levels,” Hillsman said. “Her experience, work ethic and
Rutgers Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that Syracuse assistant Kelley Gibson will become an assistant at Rutgers. The former WNBA standout has been on the Syracuse staff for the past five seasons. She also worked at USC, Maine, UMBC, and American. After graduating from Maryland, she played for the Houston Comets from 2000-04, winning