Rhode Island Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn and women’s basketball head coach Tammi Reiss announced a four-year contract extension for associate head coach Adeniyi Amadou. Most assistant coach contracts at Rhode Island are single-year deals that are subject to renewal on a yearly basis. Amadou’s new deal – which also includes a clause that identifies him as the
Reiss inks 10-yr contract at URI
Rhode Island women’s basketball coach Tammi Reiss signed a 10-year contract that keeps her in place through the 2031-32 season, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Tuesday. The new deal – which officially begins April 24 – replaces the remaining years of Reiss’ current contract. “We are thrilled to announce a 10-year partnership with Coach Tammi Reiss,” Bjorn said. “We
Reiss inks 2-yr extension at URI
Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year Tammi Reiss has agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep her at Rhode Island through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Tuesday. “When we hired Tammi, the goal was to set a new standard of excellence for women’s basketball at the University
La-Force Dismissed as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at URI
Rhode Island women’s basketball head coach Daynia La-Force’s contract has been terminated, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn. “I would like to thank Daynia for her service to the University and wish her well in the future,” Bjorn said. “I am appreciative of Daynia’s efforts with the program as well as
La-Force Names Macchioni Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Operations
Rhode Island women’s basketball head coach Daynia La-Force has announced the hiring of Cory Macchioni as Coordinator of Basketball Operations for the Rams. “Cory’s level of experience in the position will add value to our team,” La-Force said. “His familiarity with URI and commitment to helping the program continue to grow will be a crucial
Rhode Island Dirt…
WHoopDirt.com has learned that the University of Rhode Island will name Stephanie Tobey as an assistant women’s basketball coach. She has spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Boston University. Tobey has previously worked at URI (2011-13) under former head coach Cathy Inglese, and also been an assistant at Fordham, Bryant, and
URI Dirt…
I have heard from a great source that there will be some staff changes at URI. It sounds like assistant coach Tim Eatman is is departing and will join the staff at Rutgers. URI head coach Daynia La-Force will elevate DBO Danielle Parks to replace Eatman. Parks joined the Rams staff in 2013 after spending three