Coaching changes 2020

[nwhoopfan]

Chicago State job is now open.

Probably the worst job in D1 WBB. Good luck finding somebody willing to take that position.

 

[Plebe]

Probably the worst job in D1 WBB.

I almost said this very thing, but refrained from editorializing.

Just three years ago, the NYT ran an article that illustrated the major institutional challenges facing the Chicago State program:

Her Team Is 0-24, but She Might Deserve Coach of the Year Honors (Published 2017)

Financial travails, sports setbacks and negative publicity dog Chicago State as it seeks to recover, reform and redefine itself athletically and academically.

www.nytimes.com

At least one person at Chicago State is optimistic about the future:

 

[southie]

Asst. Coach Johnnie Harris with her goodbyes to Miss. State:

 

[southie]

Johnnie Harris to Texas is now official:

 

[southie]

And, Dionnah Jackson:

 

[southie]

And, Elena Lovato:

 

[Plebe]

DeLisha Milton-Jones to Old Dominion:

 

[militarydog]

DeLisha Milton-Jones to Old Dominion:

This could be a big issue for Syracuse. Wasn’t she their big recruiter?

 

[nwhoopfan]

This could be a big issue for Syracuse. Wasn’t she their big recruiter?

She's been on a whirlwind tour. Pepperdine head coach, assistant at Syracuse, now HC again at ODU in the last 3 years. Where to next?

 

[DefenseBB]

She's been on a whirlwind tour. Pepperdine head coach, assistant at Syracuse, now HC again at ODU in the last 3 years. Where to next?

Why did she leave Pepperdine?

 

[nwhoopfan]

Why did she leave Pepperdine?

Not really sure, and makes less sense now that she's right back to being at a mid major. ODU is maybe a bit higher profile than Pepperdine. Maybe she wanted to be on the East Coast?

 

[Plebe]

Semeka Randall promoted to interim head coach at Winthrop.

She was an assistant this past season to Woodard. Previously held HC positions at Ohio and Alabama A&M.

https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/college/big-south/winthrop-university/article242093156.html

 

[triaddukefan]

Semeka Randall promoted to interim head coach at Winthrop.

She was an assistant this past season to Woodard. Previously held HC positions at Ohio and Alabama A&M.

https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/college/big-south/winthrop-university/article242093156.html

So is she a part of the McCallie Coaching Tree or not?

 

[Zanzman]

Look at her record do you want to claim her

 

[Plebe]

Interesting article. In an interview Johnnie Harris reveals details about how she tried for the MSU job but was ultimately passed over.

What Johnnie Harris said about Mississippi State interview and 'heartbreaking' departure

Johnnie Harris is following Vic Schaefer to Texas, but she really wanted to be the head coach at Mississippi State.

www.clarionledger.com

 

[militarydog]

Interesting article. In an interview Johnnie Harris reveals details about how she tried for the MSU job but was ultimately passed over.

What Johnnie Harris said about Mississippi State interview and 'heartbreaking' departure

Johnnie Harris is following Vic Schaefer to Texas, but she really wanted to be the head coach at Mississippi State.

www.clarionledger.com

Probably about as fair an article as I have seen on it. Coach Harris is an outstanding coach and even better individual. In my opinion the two biggest strikes against her was her being the good cop to Coach Schaefer’s bad cop and her lack of a record to judge her as a head coach for a program with so much to lose if they miscalculated the hire. If she wants to be a head coach then she should go be a head coach.
Only slight correction is that C Bibby was leaving even if Coach Schaefer had stayed.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Interesting article. In an interview Johnnie Harris reveals details about how she tried for the MSU job but was ultimately passed over.

What Johnnie Harris said about Mississippi State interview and 'heartbreaking' departure

Johnnie Harris is following Vic Schaefer to Texas, but she really wanted to be the head coach at Mississippi State.

www.clarionledger.com

She clearly wanted that badly but the lack of a HC track record was ultimately too big of a risk/question mark for MSU AD. Harris is a terrific coach and has a lot of qualities to be a very strong coach somewhere else in the future. She was one of the better recruiters on staff for MSU and has been known as one of the best post player coaches out there.

Looking forward to how she would do as a HC if she decides to go for it in the future. I think she has a lot of potential but it usually takes some time to learn the ropes as a HC and I don't think MSU wanted to take a chance on that right now for a first timer.

I don't think her being a "good cop" is a bad thing but there needs to be a balance on every staff to complement and fill in for your strengths and weaknesses.

 

[bballnut90]

Johnnie Harris to Texas is now official:

She and Vic were able to whip up some magic in Starkville. Looking forward to see how they do in Austin, especially with Collier.

 

[DefenseBB]

She and Vic were able to whip up some magic in Starkville. Looking forward to see how they do in Austin, especially with Collier.

Yup, that makes one of us...

 

[Plebe]

South Florida assistant Jesyka Burks-Wiley is hired at Florida International.

Oddly, I can't track down any kind of press release, news story, or even a tweet announcing the departure of former HC Tiara Malcolm since the end of the season.

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

Semeka Randall promoted to interim head coach at Winthrop.

She was an assistant this past season to Woodard. Previously held HC positions at Ohio and Alabama A&M.

https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/college/big-south/winthrop-university/article242093156.html

That is one ghastly record she has. As to FIU, I agree as to not hearing it, but for some reason I wasn't surprised they were hiring.

 

[Plebe]

The list of D1 schools with WBB head coach changes is now at 26, with 17 of the positions filled.

Interestingly, 16 of the 17 new head coaches are women; Vic Schaefer is the only male. Seven of the 16 new female HCs are replacing men.

 

[DaBball]

The list of D1 schools with WBB head coach changes is now at 25, with 17 of the positions filled.

Interestingly, 16 of the 17 new head coaches are women; Vic Schaefer is the only male. Seven of the 16 new female HCs are replacing men.

 

[DefenseBB]

PLUS the Leopard skirt...priceless

 

[Plebe]

And it was all downhill from there.