Coaching changes 2020

[nwhoopfan]

Not sure I'm reaching the conclusion that this is good for the PAC-12. Speaking as a fan of the team that lured two Ogwumikes and Kiana Williams from the state of Texas, I'm not sure I think having a top 5 coach at a top 5 program that is also a major PAC-12 recruiting ground is a good thing.

I think Texas is like California, plenty of talent for everybody. Schools outside Texas have been getting players out of there all these years that Mulkey and Baylor have been among the tops in WCBB. And Texas was recruiting fairly well during Aston's tenure. This could have some impact, sure, but maybe not a huge one.

 

[Plebe]

Some more movement on the coaching changes today.

Carrie Banks, assistant coach at Ohio State the past four years, has been hired at Omaha.

 

[Plebe]

It's not often you see this. A resignation and replacement announced on the exact same day. UNC Asheville assistant is promoted to head coach.

This is one of @triaddukefan 's teams and conferences, and so I look forward to him weighing in.

 

[triaddukefan]

Thats a surprise outta Asheville Guess its good that they are elevating the top assistant coach.

Final words from the outgoing coach.

 

[ochoopsfan]

 

[ochoopsfan]

According to the article she has a better record than Geno, cuter too.

GCU named Miller, 34, as its new head coach Tuesday after she posted an astounding 180-17 record over the past six years at her alma mater, Drury Univeristy in Springfield, Missouri. The .914 winning percentage tops any active Division I, II or III men's or women's basketball head coach with at least five years of experience and includes a stunning 67-1 mark over the past two seasons.

Miller takes GCU helm as winner - Grand Canyon University Athletics

Grand Canyon's aspirations to rise in Division I women's basketball will be in the hands of new Lopes head coach Molly Miller , a two-time Division II Coach ...

gculopes.com

 

[domerduck]

According to the article she has a better record than Geno.
Miller, 34, .914 winning percentage

She keeps winning at that rate, she could break a thousand wins well before she hits 60. She would be on track to have more wins than Geno if she can keep it up into her 60's.

 

[DefenseBB]

That is a pretty impressive record and she's only 34 with 6 years of HC duties. I will be keeping an eye on her and this program similar to watching Joanne Bernabe-McNamee, Marissa Mosely, Courtney Banghart, Meg Duffy and Carla Berube all next generation coaches.

 

[Plebe]

 

[Zanzman]

Still need to recruit and try to keep players u have.dont leave them blowing in the wind

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

That is a pretty impressive record and she's only 34 with 6 years of HC duties. I will be keeping an eye on her and this program similar to watching Joanne Bernabe-McNamee, Marissa Mosely, Courtney Banghart, Meg Duffy and Carla Berube all next generation coaches.

For future success - she needs to get to a different school / conference. The WAC - dreadful. GCU - a unique situation, for sure, with their for-profit model.

I hope she does well, we need more really young coaches coming up.

 

[G-Dawg]

No idea on who Mississippi State has? I'm hearing Nikki McCray-Penson.

 

[Plebe]

Brown hires Monique LeBlanc from Merrimack.

 

[Geew1992]

Have to wonder when the Ducks assistant coach will start getting some attention

 

[Plebe]

New Hampshire coach Maureen Magarity has been hired by Holy Cross — making the daring leap from the America East to the Patriot League.

I guess she must've interviewed well, because nothing about her record says wow. Her best season by far was a 26-6 campaign in 2016-17 that ended in the WNIT first round (her only WNIT appearance). She did get a ringing endorsement from former America East rival Jen Rizzotti, for whatever that's worth.

Holy Cross women’s basketball names former UNH coach Maureen Magarity head coach

Magarity led UNH to its first WNIT berth since 1999 in 2016-17.

www.masslive.com

 

[triaddukefan]

Is Holy Cross a better job than the Flagship U of New Hampshire?

 

[DefenseBB]

New Hampshire coach Maureen Magarity has been hired by Holy Cross — making the daring leap from the America East to the Patriot League.

I guess she must've interviewed well, because nothing about her record says wow. Her best season by far was a 26-6 campaign in 2016-17 that ended in the WNIT first round (her only WNIT appearance). She did get a ringing endorsement from former America East rival Jen Rizzotti, for whatever that's worth.

Holy Cross women’s basketball names former UNH coach Maureen Magarity head coach

Magarity led UNH to its first WNIT berth since 1999 in 2016-17.

www.masslive.com

I know that it's heresy to criticize one of our own but does either a criticism or an endorsement from Jen really mean anything any more? I mean, come on, the last few years of Hartford were not good (40-54) and her first 4 years of GW are pedestrian at best and that includes a solid roster that was left for her (63-59) and this past year was dreadful at 14-16. Not sure how long her GW original contract was for but she needs to turn that program back to what Tsipis (92-38) had it at. These last 7 years (103-103) should stop most of the BYers from clamoring for her to replace Geno/CD when the time comes...

 

[southie]

(Former) Miss. State asst. coach Elena Lovato has removed all MSU references from her twitter page; most expecting her to be part of Schaefer's staff at Texas.

 

[DefenseBB]

(Former) Miss. State asst. coach Elena Lovato has removed all MSU references from her twitter page; most expecting her to be part of Schaefer's staff at Texas.

Any news on Johnnie Harris if she's following Vic or has removed MSU references?

 

[Gate81]

Have to wonder when the Ducks assistant coach will start getting some attention

agree. My husband LOVES him -- perhaps he awaits the next big West Coast opportunity?

 

[southie]

Any news on Johnnie Harris if she's following Vic or has removed MSU references?

Harris removed hers several days ago. Dionnah Jackson had not removed anything as of today.

 

[militarydog]

Harris removed hers several days ago. Dionnah Jackson had not removed anything as of today.

All three are expected to join the the Texas coaching staff. There has been some discussion among MSU fans that one may stay but there has no official indication of that.

 

[triaddukefan]

For some reason I keep entering this thread hoping to see that Duke has made a coaching change.... I think this is the perfect gif

 

[Plebe]

Another job saved by covid-19?

McNeese was 5-24 and 2-18 in the Southland this season, not exactly a record that screams "extend me". And 2 of those 5 wins were over non-D1 teams.

 

[Plebe]

A Big South school going cheap with its hiring:

 

[SECbbfan24]

Elena Lovato notes now being an assistant coach at Texas but there hasn't ben a official announcement yet. Figured most the assistants would follow over.

 

[militarydog]

Elena Lovato notes now being an assistant coach at Texas but there hasn't ben a official announcement yet. Figured most the assistants would follow over.

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There has been some talk among Mississippi State fans of one of the coaches staying but I understand it might be one of the support staff instead. I’ll be shocked if all three top assistants don’t end up at Texas.
In contrast it appears Coach McCray-Penson isn’t necessarily bringing all her top assistants from Old Dominion. I’ll be interested to see who she gets. Her associate head coach is key.

 

[southie]

Elena (not Demi) Lovato will be joining Vic at Texas as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator:

 

[dws3665]

Elena (not Demi) Lovato

Have they ever been seen together though?

 

[Plebe]

Chicago State job is now open.

The Chicago Tribune reports that two-year head coach Misty Opat resigned; other outlets are saying she was fired.

In any event, a WCBB jobs guru on Twitter says Opat is the next head coach at Cochise College, a top JC program in Arizona (Miss. State fans know it as the former school of Yemiyah Morris).

Chicago State women’s basketball coach Misty Opat resigns after 2 seasons

Chicago State women’s basketball coach Misty Opat has resigned, according to a school spokeswoman. Opat had coached only two seasons for the Cougars, who finished 1-27 this season after a 2-2…

www.chicagotribune.com