The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has extended the contract of women’s basketball head coach Ashleen Bracey through the 2027-28 season, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced Friday. The one-year extension was approved by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees at its meeting this week. “Coach Bracey’s immediate impact on the culture and competitiveness of UIC women’s basketball
Dunson named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at UIC
Ashleen Bracey completed her women’s basketball coaching staff, announcing that Dodie Dunson has joined the UIC program as an assistant coach. Dunson spent last season as an assistant coach at Tulsa, helping lead the Golden Hurricane to two postseason wins and an appearance in the second round of the WNIT. “We are thrilled to have Dodie Dunson join our coaching staff. Dodie
Pointer out as WBB Head Coach at UIC
Tasha Pointer will not return as head coach of the UIC women’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced. “We thank Coach Pointer for her contributions on and off the court over the past four years and wish her and her family well moving forward,” said Lipitz. “We are committed to building a women’s basketball program that will
Former UIC Associate Head Coach Jennings takes over at Montverde Academy (FL)
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Special Jennings has been named as the new Girls Basketball Head Coach. The former professional athlete is joining the Academy after spending two years as the Associate Head Coach at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “Our girls program has continued to excel in recent years and I
UIC Welcomes Two Assistant Coaches
First-year head women’s basketball coach Tasha Pointer announced the additions of assistant coaches Special Jennings and Katie Sullivan to her UIC staff on Tuesday, May 8. “Both Special [Jennings] and Katie [Sullivan] will be a huge benefit to everyone in our program,” said Pointer. “They both played at the highest level and they have the
Tasha Pointer Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UIC
Tasha Pointer has been named the head UIC women’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Garrett Klassy announced Tuesday, April 3. Pointer, whose hire is pending Board of Trustees approval, brings a wealth of experience at major programs, as well as Chicago roots, to the Flames program. “I am very excited about the future of UIC
UIC Announces Change in Leadership for Women’s Basketball Program
Women’s basketball head coach Regina Miller and the UIC Department of Intercollegiate Athletics have mutually agreed to part ways, Director of Athletics Garrett Klassy announced Tuesday, March 6. “On behalf of everyone at UIC, we would like to thank coach Regina Miller for her seven years of dedication to our women’s basketball program,” said Klassy.