Coaching Changes Tracker, Women’s Basketball, 2021–22 Season
Rundown of head coaching changes in D-I women’s basketball for the 2021–22 season.
- jobs filled: 56
JOBS FILLED
Army (Patriot League)
- Dave Magarity announces intention to retire following season (January 29, 2021); job posted, February 9
- Missy Traversi hired (March 29, 2021)
Auburn (SEC)
- Terri Williams-Flournoy is out after nine seasons (March 4, 2021)
- Johnnie Harris hired (April 3, 2021)
Austin Peay (OVC)
- David Midlick does not have his contract renewed (March 8, 2021)
- Brittany Young hired (March 17, 2021)
Baylor (Big 12)
Bethune-Cookman (SWAC)
- Vanessa Blair-Lewis leaves for George Mason job (April 6, 2021)
- Janell Crayton hired (July 1, 2021)
Boston University (Patriot League)
- Marisa Moseley leaves for Wisconsin job (March 26, 2021)
- Melissa D’Amico hired (April 23, 2021
Cal State Northridge (Big West)
- Lindsey Foster resigns (July 27, 2021)
- Carlene Mitchell is named interim head coach for the 2021-22 season (July 30, 2021)
Canisius (MAAC)
Charleston Southern (Big South)
- Fred Applin does not have his contract renewed (April 9, 2021)
- Clarisse Garcia hired (May 3, 2021)
Colgate (Patriot League)
Dartmouth (Ivy)
- Belle Koclanes announces her departure to become president of a nonprofit organization (February 24, 2021)
- Adrienne Shibles hired (May 3, 2021)
Delaware State (MEAC)
- David Caputo is out after three seasons
- E.C. Hill hired (June 4, 2021)
Detroit Mercy (Horizon)
- LaTanya Collins is promoted to interim head coach for the 2021-22 season, replacing AnnMarie Gilbert (June 15, 2021)
Drake (MVC)
- Jennie Baranczyk leaves for Oklahoma job (April 10, 2021)
- Allison Pohlman promoted to head coach (April 18, 2021)
East Tennessee State (SoCon)
- Brittney Ezell is out after eight seasons (March 8, 2021)
- Simon Harris hired (March 19, 2021)
Eastern Kentucky (OVC)
Eastern Washington (Big Sky)
- Wendy Schuller is out after 20 seasons (March 31, 2021)
- Joddie Gleason hired (May 21, 2021)
Evansville (MVC)
- Matt Ruffing is relieved of his duties (March 15, 2021)
- Robyn Scherr-Wells hired (April 20, 2021)
Florida (SEC)
- Cam Newbauer resigns and Kelly Rae Finley is named interim head coach for the 2021-22 season (July 16, 2021)
Florida Atlantic (C-USA)
- Jim Jabir leaves for Siena job (April 7, 2021)
- Jennifer Sullivan hired (April 15, 2021)
George Mason (A-10)
George Washington (A-10)
- Jennifer Rizzotti is out after five seasons (March 15, 2021)
- Caroline McCombs hired (April 2, 2021)
Hartford (America East)
- Morgan Valley resigns to become UConn assistant coach (April 21, 2021)
- Melissa L. Hodgdon named interim head coach for 2021-22 (April 22, 2021)
Indiana State (MVC)
- Vicki Hall mutually agrees to part ways (March 15, 2021)
- Chad Killinger hired (April 20, 2021)
Kennesaw State (ASUN)
LSU (SEC)
Loyola University Maryland (Patriot League)
- Joe Logan is out after 16 seasons (March 30, 2021)
- Danielle O’Banion hired (April 23, 2021)
Loyola Marymount (WCC)
- Charity Elliott steps away from the program (April 5, 2021)
- Aarika Hughes hired (April 17, 2021)
UMass Lowell (America East)
- Tom Garrick steps down (April 14, 2021)
- Denise King promoted to head coach (May 20, 2021)
McNeese State (Southland)
- Kacie Cryer does not have her contract renewed (March 12, 2021)
- Lynn Kennedy hired (March 30, 2021)
Memphis (AAC)
- Melissa McFerrin retires, effective immediately; associate head coach Michelle Savage is named interim head coach for remainder of the season, with search for a new head coach to follow (February 14, 2021)
- Katrina Merriweather hired (March 29, 2021)
Monmouth (MAAC)
Montana (Big Sky)
- Mike Petrino serves as interim head coach for the 2020-21 season; Montana posts job opening for head WBB coach, March 12, 2021
- Brian Holsinger hired (April 13, 2021)
Morehead State (OVC)
- Greg Todd leaves for Eastern Kentucky job (May 10, 2021)
- Cayla Petree hired (June 3, 2021)
Mount St. Mary’s (NEC)
- Maria Marchesano leaves for Purdue Fort Wayne job (March 30, 2021)
- Antoine White promoted to head coach (March 30,2021)
North Dakota (Summit)
- Mallory Bernhard serves as interim head coach for the 2020-21 season; UND posts job opening for head WBB coach, February 12, 2021
- Bernhard has the interim tag removed (March 17, 2021)
Northeastern (CAA)
- Kelly Cole does not have her contract renewed (March 24, 2021)
- Bridgette Mitchell hired (April 17, 2021)
Northern Colorado (Big Sky)
Oklahoma (Big 12)
Portland State (Big Sky)
- Lynn Kennedy leaves for McNeese State job (March 30, 2021)
- Chelsey Gregg promoted to head coach (April 16, 2021)
Purdue (Big Ten)
- Sharon Versyp retires and Katie Gearlds succeeds her (September 16, 2021)
Purdue Fort Wayne (Horizon)
- Niecee Nelson does not have her contract renewed (February 26, 2021)
- Maria Marchesano hired (March 30, 2021)
Rice (C-USA)
- Tina Langley leaves for Washington job (April 5, 2021)
- Lindsay Edmonds hired (April 23, 2021)
Sacramento State (Big Sky)
- Bunky Harkleroad does not have his contract renewed (March 17, 2021)
- Mark Campbell hired (April 16, 2021)
Siena (MAAC)
- Ali Jaques does not have her contract renewed (March 15, 2021)
- Jim Jabir hired (April 7, 2021)
Southern Cal (Pac-12)
SIUE (OVC)
- Paula Buscher is out after nine seasons (March 18, 2021)
- Samantha Quigley Smith hired (April 27, 2021)
SMU (AAC)
- Travis Mays does not have his contract renewed (March 8, 2021)
- Toyelle Wilson hired (April 1, 2021)
Stony Brook (America East)
- Caroline McCombs leaves for George Washington job (April 2, 2021)
- Ashley Langford hired (April 28, 2021)
Syracuse (ACC)
- Quentin Hillsman resigns (August 2, 2021)
- Vonn Read named acting head coach for the 2021-22 season (August 4, 2021)
UTSA (C-USA)
- Kristen Holt does not have her contract renewed (March 16, 2021)
- Karen Aston hired (March 29, 2021)
Tulsa (AAC)
Vanderbilt (SEC)
- Stephanie White is out after five seasons (April 6, 2021)
- Shea Ralph hired (April 13, 2021)
Wagner (NEC)
- Heather Jacobs resigns (April 26, 2021)
- Terrell Coburn promoted to head coach (April 28, 2021)
Washington (Pac-12)
- Jody Wynn is relieved of her duties (March 15, 2021)
- Tina Langley hired (April 5, 2021)
Wisconsin (Big Ten)
Wright State (Horizon)
- Katrina Merriweather leaves for Memphis job (March 29, 2021)
- Kari Hoffman hired (May 20, 2021)
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