Carrie Banks is in her fifth season as the head coach of the Nebraska Omaha women’s basketball program, making her one of the few all-Black coaching staffs in college basketball, while Leonard Hamilton retires after 22 seasons as the winningest coach in Florida State history.
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Young coach does it all with enthusiasm
Wendale Farrow, the only Black male on the USC women’s basketball coaching staff, is dedicated to helping his players and the entire coaching team achieve success and provide value to the program.
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For Denver coach Woods, ‘the game will always be more than basketball’
Denver WBB Coach Doshia Woods is making a positive impact on her players and the community, while also paving the way for future generations of Black coaches in the sport.
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Stephens’ coaching philosophy: Do right by everyone
Dwayne Stephens, the head men’s basketball coach at Western Michigan, has led the Broncos to become one of the top rebounding teams in the MAC, while also prioritizing academic success and diversity in his coaching staff.
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Veteran coach has witnessed ‘seismic shifts’ in college hoops
Sherman Dillard, a long-time coach at Iowa, was recently inducted into the A STEP UP Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame, and has been coaching for over four decades, focusing on giving back to young men and helping them reach their goals.
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Fourth Black HC invades The Barn so far this season
Reggie Theus, head coach and athletic director at Bethune-Cookman, is raising funds to build a championship culture and appreciates the significance of competing against another Black head coach.
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Black coaches make impact in college basketball: Eastern Illinois, Cleveland State and Yale
Three Black Division I head coaches, Marqus McGlothan, Daniyal Robinson, and James Jones, recently discussed their experiences coaching at different levels of sports, highlighting the importance of diversity and longevity in the coaching profession.
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There’s something special about coaching at your own alma mater
Chris Crutchfield, head coach of Nebraska Omaha MBB, recently used a stool that belonged to former Gophers coach Clem Haskins, and is working hard to make it work at his alma mater.
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Denise King knew early that coaching was in her future
Denise King, head coach of UMass Lowell women’s basketball, reflects on her transition from assistant coach to head coach, and the importance of having more Black head coaches in the profession.
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Second year coach sees representation very important
Way Veney, the first Black female head coach in Central Connecticut State women’s basketball history, is proud to represent Black women in leadership roles and has established the culture she wants for her program.
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Ben Johnson and Mike Woodson, the only Black men’s basketball head coaches in the Big Ten, are preparing for their fourth seasons on the job, facing the challenges of player departures and unrealistic criticism due to their race.