2015–16 NCAA Division I women's basketball season

American women's college basketball season August 2023 March 2026 women 2015 150px Connecticut November 2015 – April 5, 2016 March 18 April 5, 2016 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Indiana Connecticut South Dakota Louisiana–Lafayette Breanna Stewart (Connecticut) The 2015–16 NCAA Division I women's basketball season began in November and ended with the Final Four in Indianapolis, April 3–5. Practices officially began on October 3. This season of NCAA women's basketball games was the first to be played in 10-minute quarters, the standard for FIBA and WNBA play.https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/13038918/ncaa-approves-change-four-quarters-women-basketball NCAA panel approves women's basketball rule changes Associated Press ESPN.com June 8, 2015 November 6, 2015 Other NCAA changes In addition to the change to quarter play, the NCAA also affords each team three 30-second timeouts and one 60-second timeout per game, and a media timeout will occur at the first dead ball after the 5:00 mark of each quarter. If a timeout is called before the 5:00 mark, that timeout replaces the media timeout. Teams will also be allowed to advance the ball to the front court following a timeout after a made basket, a rebound or change in possession in the last minute of the fourth quarter or any overtime periods. The bonus situation has also changed, with teams reaching the bonus on the fifth foul of each quarter, where they will be awarded two free throws. Previously, teams shot one-and-one on the seventh foul of the half and reached the two-shot double bonus on the 10th foul. Fouls will reset following each quarter, with all overtime periods counting as extensions of the fourth quarter. Team changes The Omaha Mavericks began their NCAA Division I and Summit League postseason eligibility this season in a new on-campus venue, Baxter Arena. The first game was a 61–56 exhibition loss to Division II Washburn on November 4;http://www.omavs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=135129&DB_OEM_ID=31400&ATCLID=210473288 Mavericks Fall to Ichabods in Exhibition, 61-56 Omaha Mavericks November 4, 2015 December 29, 2015 the first regular-season game was a 75–60 win over UCF on November 14.http://www.omavs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31400&ATCLID=210495787 Shaw, Davenport Lead Mavericks to Win in Home Opener November 14, 2015 Omaha Mavericks December 29, 2015 On January 10, the Ole Miss Rebels made their debut in the new Pavilion at Ole Miss against Florida, losing 85–65.http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/w-baskbl/recaps/011016aab.html Rebels Fall in Sunday Opener Ole Miss Rebels January 10, 2016 January 15, 2016 January 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160112085600/http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/w-baskbl/recaps/011016aab.html dead Pre-season polls 2015–16 NCAA Division I women's basketball rankings The top 25 from the AP and USA Today Coaches Polls. Associated PressRankingTeam1Connecticut (32)2South Carolina3Notre Dame4Tennessee5Baylor6Ohio State7Florida State8Louisville9Maryland10Oregon State11Mississippi State12Texas13Texas A&M14Duke15Arizona State16Stanford17Oklahoma18Kentucky19Northwestern20South Florida21George Washington22North Carolina23Syracuse24Michigan State25Chattanooga USA Today CoachesRankingTeam1Connecticut (32)2South Carolina3Notre Dame4Tennessee5Baylor6Maryland7Florida State8Louisville9Oregon State10Ohio State11Texas12Duke13Mississippi State14Stanford15Arizona State16Texas A&M17Kentucky18Oklahoma19South Florida20North Carolina21George Washington22DePaul23Iowa24Northwestern25Princeton Postseason Conference winners and tournaments Thirty-one athletic conferences each ended their regular seasons with a single-elimination tournament. The team with the best regular-season record in each conference was given the number one seed in each tournament, with tiebreakers used as needed in the case of ties for the top seeding. All conferences also recognize regular-season champions, with co-championships being awarded in the case of ties. The winners of these tournaments receive automatic invitations to the 2016 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament. For the final time, the Ivy League did not hold a conference tournament, instead giving its automatic invitation to its regular season champion; in case of a tie for the regular-season title (which did not happen this season), the automatic berth would have been decided by a one-game playoff (or series of one-game playoffs if more than two teams were tied). ConferenceRegular season winnerConference player of the yearConference Coach of the YearConference tournamentTournament venue (city)Tournament winner America East Albanyc Tiebreak Won tiebreaker for top tournament seed.Maine Shereesha Richards, Albanyhttp://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=210772704 2015-16 Women's #AEHoops All-Conference & Major Awards Announced America East Conference March 4, 2016 March 4, 2016 Linda Cimino, Binghamton 2016 America East women's basketball tournament Quarterfinals and semifinals:Binghamton University Events Center(Vestal, New York)Final at top remaining seed Albany American Connecticut Breanna Stewart, Connecticuthttp://theamerican.org/news/2016/3/3/WBB_0303160436.aspx Stewart Named 2016 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year American Athletic Conference March 4, 2016 March 4, 2016 Geno Auriemma, Connecticut 2016 American Athletic Conference women's basketball tournament Mohegan Sun Arena(Uncasville, Connecticut) Connecticut Atlantic 10 DuquesneGeorge Washingtonc TiebreakSaint Louis Jackie Kemph, Saint LouisApril Robinson, Duquesnehttp://www.atlantic10.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31600&ATCLID=210761494 A-10 Announces Top Women's Basketball Awards Atlantic 10 Conference March 1, 2016 March 2, 2016 Lisa Stone, Saint Louis 2016 Atlantic 10 women's basketball tournament Richmond Coliseum(Richmond, Virginia) George Washington Atlantic Coast Notre Dame Myisha Hines-Allen, Louisville (media)http://www.theacc.com/news/acc-women-basketball-individual-awards-3-02-2016 https://archive.today/20160610071632/http://www.theacc.com/news/acc-women-basketball-individual-awards-3-02-2016 dead June 10, 2016 Louisville's Hines-Allen Named ACC Women's Player of the Year Atlantic Coast Conference March 2, 2016 March 3, 2016 Brianna Turner, Notre Dame (coaches)http://www.theacc.com/news/acc-coaches-tab-notre-dame-turner-as-player-of-the-year-03-07-2016 ACC Coaches Tab Notre Dame's Turner as Player of the Year Atlantic Coast Conference March 7, 2016 April 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160308130434/http://www.theacc.com/news/acc-coaches-tab-notre-dame-turner-as-player-of-the-year-03-07-2016 2016-03-08 dead Muffet McGraw, Notre Dame 2016 ACC women's basketball tournament Greensboro Coliseum(Greensboro, North Carolina) Notre Dame Atlantic Sun Florida Gulf Coast Whitney Knight, Florida Gulf Coasthttp://www.atlanticsun.org/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/20160301fotq7a FGCU's Whitney Knight Highlights @ASunWBB Postseason Awards Atlantic Sun Conference March 2, 2016 March 3, 2016 Karl Smesko, Florida Gulf Coast 2016 ASUN women's basketball tournament Campus sites Jacksonville Big 12 Baylor Brittney Martin, Oklahoma Statehttp://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210764993&DB_OEM_ID=10410 2015-16 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 WBB Awards Announced Big 12 Conference March 2, 2016 March 3, 2016 Jim Littell, Oklahoma State 2016 Big 12 Conference women's basketball tournament Chesapeake Energy Arena(Oklahoma City) Baylor Big East DePaul Chanise Jenkins, DePaulhttp://www.bigeast.com/news/2016/3/2/WBB_0302165628.aspx BIG EAST Announces Women's Basketball Major Awards Big East Conference March 2, 2016 March 2, 2016 Doug Bruno, DePaul 2016 Big East women's basketball tournament McGrath–Phillips Arena(Chicago) St. John's Big Sky Montana State Jasmine Hommes, Montana Statehttp://bigskyconf.com/news/2016/3/6/WBB_0306160126.aspx Montana State's Hommes Unanimous Selection, MVP of All-Conference Team Big Sky Conference March 6, 2016 March 8, 2016 Tricia Binford, Montana Statehttp://bigskyconf.com/news/2016/3/8/WBB_0308161526.aspx Montana State's Binford Named Big Sky Coach of the Year Big Sky Conference March 8, 2016 March 8, 2016 2016 Big Sky Conference women's basketball tournament Reno Events Center(Reno, Nevada) Idaho Big South UNC Asheville Chatori Major, UNC Ashevillehttp://www.bigsouthsports.com/entries/big-south-announces-2015-16-womens-basketball-honors-and-awards Big South Announces 2015-16 Women's Basketball Honors and Awards Big South Conference March 8, 2016 March 9, 2016 March 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160310155332/http://www.bigsouthsports.com/entries/big-south-announces-2015-16-womens-basketball-honors-and-awards dead Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick, UNC Asheville 2016 Big South Conference women's basketball tournament Kimmel Arena(Asheville, North Carolina) UNC Asheville Big Ten Maryland Rachel Banham, Minnesotahttp://www.bigten.org/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/022916aab.html Big Ten Unveils Women's Basketball Postseason Honors on BTN Big Ten Conference February 29, 2016 March 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160302081544/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/022916aab.html 2016-03-02 dead Teri Moren, Indiana 2016 Big Ten Conference women's basketball tournament Bankers Life Fieldhouse(Indianapolis) Maryland Big West UC Riverside Brittany Crain, UC Riversidehttp://www.bigwest.org//story.asp?story_id=18962 UCR's Crain Repeats As Player of the Year Big West Conference March 7, 2016 March 7, 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232356/http://www.bigwest.org//story.asp?story_id=15959 March 3, 2016 John Margaritis, UC Riverside 2016 Big West Conference women's basketball tournament First round and quarterfinals:Bren Events Center(Irvine, California) Semifinals and final:Honda Center(Anaheim, California) Hawaii Colonial James Madison Jazmon Gwathmey, James Madisonhttp://caasports.com/news/2016/3/7/WBB_0307160345.aspx JMU's Gwathmey Headlines WBB Postseason Awards Colonial Athletic Association March 8, 2016 March 9, 2016 Kenny Brooks, James Madison 2016 CAA women's basketball tournament The Show Place Arena(Upper Marlboro, Maryland) James Madison CUSA UTEP Kendall Noble, Western Kentuckyhttp://www.conferenceusa.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aaf.html C-USA Women's Basketball Specialty Awards Announced Conference USA March 7, 2016 March 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160310135252/http://www.conferenceusa.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aaf.html 2016-03-10 dead Keitha Adams, UTEP 2016 Conference USA women's basketball tournament First two rounds and quarterfinals:Bartow Arena(Birmingham, Alabama) Semifinals and final:Legacy Arena(Birmingham, Alabama) Middle Tennessee Horizon Green Bay Kim Demmings, Wright Statehttp://www.horizonleague.org/blog/2016-womens-basketball-postseason-awards 2016 Women's Basketball Postseason Awards Horizon League March 8, 2016 March 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160310141304/http://www.horizonleague.org/blog/2016-womens-basketball-postseason-awards 2016-03-10 dead Kyle Rechlicz, Milwaukee 2016 Horizon League women's basketball tournament Kress Events Center(Green Bay, Wisconsin) Green Bay Ivy Penn Sydney Stipanovich, Pennhttp://ivyleaguesports.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/Womens_Basketball_All-Ivy-_Postseason_Awards_Announced Women's Basketball All-Ivy, Postseason Awards Announced Ivy League March 11, 2016 April 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160411185329/http://ivyleaguesports.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/Womens_Basketball_All-Ivy-_Postseason_Awards_Announced 2016-04-11 dead Mike McLaughlin, Penn No tournament Metro Atlantic Quinnipiac Tori Jarosz, Maristhttp://www.maacsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87908&SPID=10447&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=17400&ATCLID=210770704 MAAC Announces 2015-16 Women's Basketball Major Award Winners Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference March 4, 2016 March 8, 2016 Tricia Fabbri, Quinnipiachttp://www.maacsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87908&SPID=10447&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=17400&ATCLID=210770692 Tricia Fabbri Named The Rock MAAC Women's Basketball Coach of the Year Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference March 4, 2016 March 8, 2016 2016 MAAC women's basketball tournament Times Union Center(Albany, New York) Iona Mid-American Ohio (East and overall #1) Central Michigan (West) Nathalie Fontaine, Ball Statehttp://mac-sports.com/news/2016/3/8/WBB_0308163722.aspx MAC Announces MAC Women's Basketball Player, Coach and Freshman of the Year Mid-American Conference March 8, 2016 March 11, 2016 Sue Guevara, Central Michigan 2016 Mid-American Conference women's basketball tournament First round at campus sites Remainder at Quicken Loans Arena, (Cleveland, Ohio) Buffalo Mid-Eastern Bethune–Cookmanc TiebreakNorth Carolina A&T Malia Tate-DeFreitas, Hamptonhttp://www.meacsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=98182&SPID=12095&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210771509&DB_OEM_ID=20800 MEAC Announces Women's Basketball All-Conference Honors Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference March 4, 2016 March 5, 2016 Vanessa Blair-Lewis, Bethune-Cookman 2016 MEAC women's basketball tournament Norfolk Scope(Norfolk, Virginia) North Carolina A&T Missouri Valley Northern Iowa Tyonna Snow, Missouri Statehttp://www.mvc-sports.com/wbasketball/news/2015-16/8724/missouri-states-tyonna-snow-named-jackie-stiles-mvc-player-of-the-year/#.VuKqPpMrK1s Missouri State's Tyonna Snow Named Jackie Stiles MVC Player of the Year Missouri Valley Conference March 10, 2016 March 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160311183844/http://www.mvc-sports.com/wbasketball/news/2015-16/8724/missouri-states-tyonna-snow-named-jackie-stiles-mvc-player-of-the-year/#.VuKqPpMrK1s 2016-03-11 dead Tanya Warren, Northern Iowa 2016 Missouri Valley Conference women's basketball tournament iWireless Center(Moline, Illinois) Missouri State Mountain West Colorado State Ellen Nystrom, Colorado Statehttp://www.themw.com/news/mountain-west-announces-2015-16-women-s-basketball-all-conference-team-03-07-2016 Mountain West Announces 2015–16 Women's Basketball All-Conference Team Mountain West Conference March 7, 2016 March 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160308234905/http://www.themw.com/news/mountain-west-announces-2015-16-women-s-basketball-all-conference-team-03-07-2016 2016-03-08 dead Ryun Williams, Colorado State 2016 Mountain West Conference women's basketball tournament Thomas & Mack Center(Paradise, Nevada) Colorado State Northeast Sacred Heart Hannah Kimmel, Sacred Hearthttp://northeastconference.org/news/2016/3/4/wbb-all-NEC-16.aspx #NECWBB Regular Season Champion Sacred Heart Secures Three Major Awards; Second-Place Bryant Lands Most All-League Honors Northeast Conference March 4, 2016 March 5, 2016 Jessica Mannetti, Sacred Heart 2016 Northeast Conference women's basketball tournament Campus sites Robert Morris Ohio Valley UT Martin Shronda Butts, SIU Edwardsvillehttp://ovcsports.com/news/2016/2/29/WBB_0229161838.aspx SIUE's Butts, Moore and Belmont's McCabe Earn Top OVC Women's Basketball Honors Ohio Valley Conference March 1, 2016 March 2, 2016 Kevin McMillan, UT Martin 2016 Ohio Valley Conference women's basketball tournament Nashville Municipal Auditorium(Nashville, Tennessee) Belmont Pac-12 Arizona StateOregon Statec Tiebreak Jamie Weisner, Oregon State (coaches & media)http://pac-12.com/article/2016/02/29/pac-12-announces-women%E2%80%99s-basketball-honors https://web.archive.org/web/20160302044633/http://pac-12.com/article/2016/02/29/pac-12-announces-women%E2%80%99s-basketball-honors dead March 2, 2016 Pac-12 announces women's basketball honors Pac-12 Conference February 29, 2016 March 2, 2016https://pac-12.com/news/2016/3/2/media-votes-alleyne-weisner-players-year.aspx Media votes Alleyne, Weisner Players of the Year Pac-12 Conference March 2, 2016 March 3, 2016Jillian Alleyne, Oregon (media) Charli Turner Thorne, Arizona State 2016 Pac-12 Conference women's basketball tournament KeyArena(Seattle) Oregon State Patriot Armyc TiebreakBucknell Kelsey Minato, Armyhttp://www.patriotleague.org/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/030416aad.html Patriot League Announces Women's Basketball All-League Teams and Major Awards Patriot League March 4, 2016 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306102305/http://www.patriotleague.org/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/030416aad.html 2016-03-06 dead Aaron Roussell, Bucknell 2016 Patriot League women's basketball tournament Campus sites Army Southeastern South Carolina A'ja Wilson, South Carolinahttp://www.secsports.com/article/14875545/2016-sec-women-basketball-awards 2016 SEC Women's Basketball Awards announced Southeastern Conference March 2, 2016 March 2, 2016 Dawn Staley, South Carolina 2016 SEC women's basketball tournament Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena(Jacksonville, Florida) South Carolina Southern ChattanoogaMercerc Tiebreak Kahlia Lawrence, Mercerhttp://www.soconsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4000&ATCLID=210761589 SoCon Coaches Select Women's Basketball Awards Southern Conference March 1, 2016 March 1, 2016http://www.soconsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22074&SPID=1799&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=4000&ATCLID=210761787 Media Picks Women's Basketball Awards Southern Conference March 1, 2016 March 8, 2016 Susie Gardner, Mercer 2016 Southern Conference women's basketball tournament U.S. Cellular Center(Asheville, North Carolina) Chattanooga Southland Abilene Christianc Under Southland Conference bylaws, transitional Division I member Abilene Christian was ineligible for the conference tournament. The top tournament seed went to second-place Central Arkansas. Alexis Mason, Abilene Christianhttp://southland.org/news/2016/3/8/WBB_0308165724.aspx ACU'S Mason Named Women's Basketball Player of the Year Southland Conference March 8, 2016 March 11, 2016 Julie Goodenough, Abilene Christian 2016 Southland Conference women's basketball tournament Leonard E. Merrell Center(Katy, Texas) Central Arkansas Southwestern Alabama Statec TiebreakSouthernTexas Southern Norianna Haynes, Alcorn Statehttp://www.swac.org/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210776064&DB_OEM_ID=27400 2016 All-SWAC Women's Basketball Team Announced Southwestern Athletic Conference March 7, 2016 March 11, 2016 Nadine Domond, Grambling State 2016 SWAC women's basketball tournament Toyota Center(Houston, Texas) Alabama State Summit South Dakota Nicole Seekamp, South Dakotahttp://thesummitleague.org/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/20160301m2ioyw USD's Seekamp Named #SummitWBB Player of the Year The Summit League March 3, 2016 March 5, 2016 March 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160322093735/http://thesummitleague.org/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/20160301m2ioyw dead Amy Williams, South Dakota 2016 Summit League women's basketball tournament Denny Sanford Premier Center(Sioux Falls, South Dakota) South Dakota State Sun Belt Arkansas State Aundrea Gamble, Arkansas Statehttp://sunbeltsports.org/news/2016/3/8/WBB_0308162127.aspx?path=wbball Arkansas State's Gamble Becomes First to Win Three Consecutive Student-Athlete of the Year Honors Sun Belt Conference March 8, 2016 April 2, 2016 Bryan Boyer, Arkansas State 2016 Sun Belt Conference women's basketball tournament Lakefront Arena (New Orleans) Troy West Coast BYU Lexi Rydalch, BYUhttp://wccsports.com/news/wcc-announces-women-s-basketball-all-conference-team-02-29-2016 WCC Announces Women's Basketball All-Conference Team West Coast Conference March 1, 2016 March 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045411/http://www.wccsports.com/news/wcc-announces-women-s-basketball-all-conference-team-02-29-2016 2016-03-04 dead Jeff Judkins, BYU 2016 West Coast Conference women's basketball tournament Orleans Arena(Paradise, Nevada) San Francisco Western New Mexico State Shawnte' Goff, UTRGVhttp://wacsports.com/news/2016/3/7/WBB_0307163125.aspx WAC Announces Women's Basketball Postseason Award Winners Western Athletic Conference March 7, 2016 March 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160308234138/http://wacsports.com/news/2016/3/7/WBB_0307163125.aspx March 8, 2016 dead Mark Trakh, New Mexico State 2016 WAC women's basketball tournament Orléans Arena(Paradise, Nevada) New Mexico State c Statistical leaders Points per game Rebounds per game Assists per game Steals per game Player School PPG Player School RPG Player School APG Player School SPG Jasmine Nwajei Wagner 29 Anna Stickland Houston Baptist 14.2 Niya Johnson Baylor 8.7 Ashley Deary Northwestern 4.03 Rachel Banham Minnesota 28.6 Jillian Alleyne Oregon 13.6 Rachel Theriot Nebraska 7.3 Chastadie Barrs Lamar 3.97 Kelsey Mitchell Ohio State 26.1 Lexi Martins Lehigh 13.6 Jackie Kemph St. Louis 7 Adella Randle-El Sacramento State 3.77 Kelsey Plum Washington 25.9 Ruvanna Campbell Ill-Chicago 13.5 Caitlin Ingle Drake 6.939 Aliyah Kilpatrick Winthrop 3.59 Lexi Rydalch BYU 24.2 Kalani Purcell BYU 12.6 Roddricka Patton Oklahoma State 6.935 Amani Tatum Manhattan 3.26 Blocked shots per game Field goal percentage Three-point field goal percentage Free throw percentage Player School BPG Player School FG% Player School 3FG% Player School FT% Bego Faz Davalos Fresno State 4 Brionna Jones Maryland 66.5 Shatori Walker-Kimbrough Maryland 54.5 Kim Albrecht Binghamton 91.4 Jasmine Joyner Chattanooga 3.94 Hallie Thome Michigan 63.1 Kelsey Minato Army 47.8 Cartaesha Macklin Southern Illinois 90.5 Jodie Cornelie-Sigmundova Dayton 3.55 Sara Rhine Drake 62.9 Karlie Samuelson Stanford 47.3 Janelle Perez Northwestern State 90.2 Ruth Hamblin Oregon State 3.51 Sarah Cash Youngstown State 60 Jacquie Klotz Bucknall 47.3 Daniele Ewert Alabama State 90.1 Josie Stockill Colgate 3.5 Brianna Turner Notre Dame 59.3 Madison Cable Notre Dame 46 Kelsey Plum Washington 88.96 NCAA tournament 2016 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament 2016 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship Game Tournament upsets For this list, a "major upset" is defined as a win by a team seeded 7 or more spots below its defeated opponent. Date Winner Score Loser Region Round March 18 Albany (12) 61-59 Florida (5) Sioux Falls Round of 64 March 19 South Dakota State (12) 74-71 Miami (FL) (5) Lexington Round of 64 Women's NIT 2016 Women's National Invitation Tournament Women's Basketball Invitational 2016 Women's Basketball Invitational Conference standings 111111111111111111111111 Award winners All-America teams 2016 NCAA Women's Basketball All-Americans The NCAA has never recognized a consensus All-America team in women's basketball. This differs from the practice in men's basketball, in which the NCAA uses a combination of selections by the Associated Press (AP), the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), the Sporting News, and the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) to determine a consensus All-America team. The selection of a consensus team is possible because all four organizations select at least a first and second team, with only the USBWA not selecting a third team. However, of the major selectors in women's basketball, only the AP divides its selections into separate teams. The women's counterpart to the NABC, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), selects a single 10-member (plus ties) team, as does the USBWA. The NCAA does not recognize Sporting News as an All-America selector in women's basketball. + "Consensus" All-Americans Player Position Class School APhttp://espn.go.com/espnw/sports/slideshow/14943006/espnw-2016-women-college-basketball-all-americans https://web.archive.org/web/20160311205744/http://espn.go.com/espnw/sports/slideshow/14943006/espnw-2016-women-college-basketball-all-americans dead March 11, 2016 Slideshow: espnW's 2016 women's college basketball All-Americans USBWAhttp://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040116aab.html HUSKY DUO CHOSEN AS USBWA ALL-AMERICANS April 1, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160404040821/http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040116aab.html dead WBCAhttp://wbca.org/about/press-releases/wbca-announces-2016-ncaa-division-i-coaches%E2%80%99-all-america-team WBCA announces 2016 NCAA Division I Coaches' All-America Team Women's Basketball Coaches Association April 2, 2016 April 2, 2016 Nina Davis F Junior Baylor 2nd Yes Yes Moriah Jefferson G Senior Connecticut 1st Yes Yes Kelsey Mitchell G Sophomore Ohio State 1st Yes Yes Kelsey Plum G Junior Washington 2nd Yes Yes Breanna Stewart PF/SF Senior Connecticut 1st Yes Yes Morgan Tuck F Senior Connecticut 2nd No Yes Brianna Turner F Sophomore Notre Dame 2nd Yes Yes Jamie Weisner G Senior Oregon State 2nd No Yes A'ja Wilson F Sophomore South Carolina 1st Yes Yes Courtney Williams G Senior South Florida No No Yes Rachel Banham G Senior Minnesota 1st Yes No AP 3rd Team Third Team All-Americans Jillian Alleyne, Oregon, F, 6-3, sr. Myisha Hines-Allen, Louisville, F, 6-2, so. Tiffany Mitchell, South Carolina, G, 5-9, sr. (USBWA All-American Team) Aerial Powers, Michigan State, G, 6-4, redshirt jr. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Maryland, G, 5-11, jr. (USBWA All-American Team) Major player of the year awards Wooden Award: Breanna Stewart, Connecticuthttp://www.woodenaward.com/john_r_wooden_award JOHN R. WOODEN AWARD Naismith Award:Breanna Stewart, Connecticuthttp://naismithtrophy.com/about/naismith-awards/past-winners/womens-college-player-of-the-year/ Women's College Player of the Year 2016-04-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20160415173429/http://naismithtrophy.com/about/naismith-awards/past-winners/womens-college-player-of-the-year/ 2016-04-15 dead Associated Press Player of the Year: Breanna Stewart, Connecticuthttps://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15119707/uconn-huskies-breanna-stewart-geno-auriemma-voted-ap-player-coach-year UConn's Breanna Stewart, Geno Auriemma win top AP awards Associated Press ESPN.com April 2, 2016 April 2, 2016 Wade Trophy: Breanna Stewart, Connecticuthttp://wbca.org/about/press-releases/uconn%E2%80%99s-breanna-stewart-wins-2016-wade-trophy UConn's Breanna Stewart Wins 2016 Wade Trophy Women's Basketball Coaches Association April 2, 2016 April 2, 2016 espnW National Player of the Year:Breanna Stewart, Connecticuthttps://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14938161/connecticut-huskies-senior-breanna-stewart-espnw-national-player-year UConn senior Breanna Stewart is espnW's player of the year Major freshman of the year awards USBWA National Freshman of the Year (USBWA): Kristine Anigwe, Californiahttp://sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2016/tisdale160316.html LSU's Simmons Wins Integris Wayman Tisdale Award United States Basketball Writers Association March 16, 2016 March 17, 2016 Major coach of the year awards Associated Press Coach of the Year: Geno Auriemma (Connecticut) (8th time)https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15119707/uconn-huskies-breanna-stewart-geno-auriemma-voted-ap-player-coach-year UConn's Breanna Stewart, Geno Auriemma win top AP awards Associated Press ESPN.com April 2, 2016 April 2, 2016 Naismith College Coach of the Year: Geno Auriemma (Connecticut) (7th time)http://naismithtrophy.com/about/naismith-awards/past-winners/womens-college-coach-of-the-year/ Women's College Coach of the Year dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304132103/http://naismithtrophy.com/about/naismith-awards/past-winners/womens-college-coach-of-the-year/ 2016-03-04 WBCA National Coach of the Year Award: Geno Auriemma (Connecticut) Other major awards Nancy Lieberman Award (best point guard): Moriah Jefferson (Connecticut) (2nd year)http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040316aaa.html JEFFERSON WINS 2016 NANCY LIEBERMAN AWARD 2016-04-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20160406044258/http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040316aaa.html 2016-04-06 dead Senior CLASS Award (top senior): Breanna Stewart (Connecticut)http://www.seniorclassaward.com/news/view/uconns_breanna_stewart_wins_2016_senior_class_award_in_womens_basketball/ UCONN's Breanna Stewart wins 2016 Senior CLASS Award in women's basketball Maggie Dixon Award (top first-year head coach): Joni Taylor (Georgia)http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/032916aaa.html Taylor Named Spalding Maggie Dixon Coach Of The Year www.georgiadogs.com 2016-03-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20160330004345/http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/032916aaa.html 2016-03-30 dead Academic All-American of the Year (Top scholar-athlete): Ally Disterhoft, Iowahttp://cosida.com/news/2016/3/3/AAA_D1basketballteams_2016.aspx Academic All-America® Basketball Teams – Division I College Sports Information Directors of America March 3, 2016 March 8, 2016 Elite 90 Award (Top GPA among upperclass players at Final Four): Ruth Hamblin (Oregon State)http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=750197&SPID=127161&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30800&ATCLID=210860892 RUTH HAMBLIN EARNS ANOTHER "ELITE" AWARD Coaching changes Several teams changed coaches during and after the season. TeamFormercoachInterimcoachNewcoachReasonAlabama A&MSemeka RandallMargaret RichardsSemeka Randall decided on leaving head coaching job at Alabama A&M.Randall not returning to Lady Bulldogs http://www.aamusports.com/news/2016/5/26/womens-basketball-randall-not-returning-to-lady-bulldogs.aspx?path=wbball September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Margaret Richards will take over the reins as Alabama A&M, after spending the last 7 as assistant coach in 4 schools, before that being the head coach at St. Augustine College.Margaret Richards Named Women's Head Basketball Coach http://www.aamusports.com/news/2016/6/2/womens-basketball-margaret-richards-named-womens-head-basketball-coach.aspx?path=wbballAlbanyKatie Abrahamson-HendersonJoanna Bernabei-McNameeAbrahamson-Henderson left for the UCF coaching job.Katie Abrahamson-Henderson to Leave UAlbany Women's Basketball, Accepts Head Coach Position at the University of Central Florida http://www.ualbanysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=70294&SPID=8000&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210853546&DB_OEM_ID=15800 She was succeeded by Joanna Bernabei-McNamee, hired from NAIA school Pikeville.UAlbany Announces Joanna Bernabei-McNamee As Head Coach Of Women's Basketball http://www.ualbanysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210892788&DB_OEM_ID=15800ArizonaNiya ButtsAdia BarnesButts was fired at the end of the season.Arizona, Butts to Part Ways After 2015-16 Season http://www.arizonawildcats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30700&ATCLID=210762789 The Wildcats remained within the Pac-12 and the Arizona family for their new hire, tabbing former Wildcats player and current Washington assistant Barnes.Barnes Named Arizona Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.arizonawildcats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30700&ATCLID=210862197BradleyMichael BrooksAndrea GorskiBrooks was fired at the end of the season.Bradley fires women's coach Michael Brooks http://www.pjstar.com/article/20160314/SPORTS/160319654 Gorski, a former Braves player, was hired from Southern Illinois, where she had been an assistant.Gorski Named 9th Bradley Women's Basketball Coach http://www.bradleybraves.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=19349&SPID=1499&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=3400&ATCLID=210876689CampbellWanda WatkinsRonny FisherWatkins chose to retire from coaching after a 35-year tenure at Campbell, but remained with the Lady Camels in an administrative position.Wanda Watkins steps down as women's basketball coach after 35 seasons http://gocamels.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/20160316g3gymw 2016-04-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20160419045235/http://gocamels.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/20160316g3gymw 2016-04-19 dead Fisher was hired from Presbyterian.Ronny Fisher named Campbell head women's basketball coach http://gocamels.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/20160405joq027 2016-04-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416154420/http://www.gocamels.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/20160405joq027 2016-04-16 dead ColgateNicci Hays FortBill Cleary Hays Fort resigned at the end of the season,Hays Fort resigns as Head Coach http://www.gocolgateraiders.com/news/2016/3/9/womens-basketball-hays-fort-resigns-as-head-coach.aspx?path=wbball and was replaced by Cleary, previously head coach at Division II Bloomsburg.Raiders Name Cleary WBB Head Coach http://www.gocolgateraiders.com/news/2016/3/29/womens-basketball-raiders-name-cleary-wbb-head-coach.aspx?path=wbballColoradoLinda LappeJR Payne Lappe resigned under pressure at the end of the season,Lappe Steps Down As Women's Basketball Coach http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=210779711 and was replaced by Santa Clara head coach Payne.Payne Named Women's Basketball Coach http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=3910&SPID=258&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=210839987ColumbiaStephanie GlanceSheila RouxMegan Griffith Glance stepped down to be the new executive director of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.Stephanie Glance Steps Down to be the New Executive Director of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund http://www.gocolumbialions.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=53041&SPID=3887&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=9600&ATCLID=210342688Roux replaced Glance for the season as interim head coach, and in turn was replaced by Princeton assistant Griffith.Columbia University Hires Megan Griffith '07CC As Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.gocolumbialions.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9600&ATCLID=210841306Coppin StateDerek Brown DeWayne Burroughs Derek Brown has retired from the Coppin State Eagles.Derek Brown Announces Retirement from Coppin State http://coppinstatesports.com/news/2016/4/22/womens-basketball-derek-brown-announces-retirement-from-coppin-state.aspxEastern MichiganTory VerdiFred Castro Verdi left for the UMass job.Tory Verdi Leaves Position as EMU Women's Basketball Coach http://emueagles.com/news/2016/4/8/tory-verdi-leaves-position-as-emu-womens-basketball-coach.aspx?path=wbball Former Washington Huskies Assistant Coach Fred Castro is named the 8th head coach in Eastern Michigan Eagles history.EMU Names Fred Castro Head Women's Basketball Coach http://emueagles.com/news/2016/5/5/emu-names-fred-castro-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspxEvansvilleOties EppsMatt RuffingTBAEpps left the program on Feb 29.UE women's basketball coach Oties Epps announces resignation http://www.gopurpleaces.com/news/2016/2/29/ue-womens-basketball-coach-oties-epps-announces-resignation.aspx?path=wbball Ruffing was named interim head coach.UE women's basketball coach Oties Epps announces resignation http://www.gopurpleaces.com/news/2016/2/29/ue-womens-basketball-coach-oties-epps-announces-resignation.aspx?path=wbball FIUMarlin Chinn Tiara Malcolm Chinn was fired at the end of the season.Marlin Chinn Relieved of Duties http://www.fiusports.com/news/2016/3/11/womens-basketball-marlin-chinn-relieved-of-duties.aspx?path=general Top assistant Malcolm was first named as interim coach and then permanent head coach.Tiara Malcom Elevated to Head Coach of @FIUWBB http://www.fiusports.com/news/2016/4/8/womens-basketball-tiara-malcom-elevated-to-head-coach-of-fiuwbb.aspx?path=wbballGeorge WashingtonJonathan TsipisJennifer RizzottiTsipis left for the Wisconsin vacancy.Jonathan Tsipis Resigns as GW Women's Basketball Head Coach http://www.gwsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/032816aac.html 2016-04-12 2016-04-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20160405045852/http://www.gwsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/032816aac.html dead Rizzotti was hired from Hartford.George Washington Names Jennifer Rizzotti New Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.gwsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/041516aad.html 2016-04-16 2016-04-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20160418215041/http://www.gwsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/041516aad.html dead HartfordJennifer RizzottiKim McNeillRizzotti left for the George Washington opening.RIZZOTTI RESIGNS AS HEAD WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH TO HEAD TO GEORGE WASHINGTON http://www.hartfordhawks.com/news/2016/4/15/rizzotti-resigns-as-head-womens-basketball-coach-to-head-to-george-washington.aspxAfter spending last 6 years at Virginia as either assistant or associate coach, Kim McNeill will be the new head coach of Hartford.Hartford Names Kim McNeill New Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.hartfordhawks.com/news/2016/5/25/hartford-names-kim-mcneill-new-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspxIncarnate WordKate HendersonChristy Smith Henderson was fired at the end of the season.Henderson Resigns Post http://www.uiwcardinals.com/news/2016/3/7/womens-basketball-henderson-resigns-post.aspx Former Arkansas assistant Smith was hired as her replacement.Incarnate Word hires Arkansas assistant Christy Smith http://www.swishappeal.com/2016/4/11/11402598/incarnate-word-hires-christy-smithIPFWChris PaulNiecee Nelson Paul (not to be confused with the NBA superstar) was fired at the end of the season.IPFW Will Not Renew Contract Of Head Coach Chris Paul http://www.gomastodons.com/news/2016/3/9/womens-basketball-ipfw-will-not-renew-contract-of-head-coach-chris-paul.aspx?path=wbball September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes San Diego assistant Nelson was hired.IPFW Names Niecee Nelson Women's Basketball Head Coach http://www.gomastodons.com/news/2016/4/18/ipfw-names-niecee-nelson-womens-basketball-head-coach.aspxJames MadisonKenny BrooksSean O’Regan Brooks left to take over at Virginia Tech.Kenny Brooks Leaves Position as JMU Women's Basketball Coach http://www.jmusports.com/news/2016/3/27/kenny-brooks-leaves-position-as-jmu-womens-basketball-coach.aspx?path=wbball Top assistant O'Regan was promoted.James Madison Promotes Sean O'Regan to Women's Basketball Head Coach http://jmusports.com/news/2016/4/9/james-madison-promotes-sean-o-regan-to-womens-basketball-head-coach.aspxKennesaw StateNitra PerryAgnus Berenato Perry was relieved of her post as HC.WBB: Perry's Contract Will Not Be Renewed http://www.ksuowls.com/news/2016/3/7/general-wbb-perrys-contract-will-not-be-renewed.aspx?path=generalBerenato, a former Pittsburgh head coach who had been out of head coaching for three seasons, was named as her replacement.Berenato Press Conference Set For Thursday http://www.ksuowls.com/news/2016/3/30/kennesaw-state-names-agnus-berenato-womens-basketball-head-coach.aspx?path=wbballKent StateDanielle O'BanionTodd StarkeyO'Banion was fired at the end of the seasonKent State's Women's Basketball to Undergo Coaching Change http://www.kentstatesports.com/news/2016/3/11/kent-states-womens-basketball-to-undergo-coaching-change.aspx?path=wbball and replaced by Indiana assistant Starkey.Todd Starkey Named Women's Basketball Head Coach http://www.kentstatesports.com/news/2016/4/19/todd-starkey-named-womens-basketball-head-coach.aspxLouisiana TechTyler SummittMickie DeMossBrooke Stoehr Summitt resigned after the season, admitting to being involved in an "inappropriate relationship", which multiple media reports indicated was an extramarital affair with a player.Tyler Summit resigns as LA Tech coach, admits to inappropriate relationship with player Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tyler-summit-resigns-as-la-tech-coach-admits-to-inappropriate-relationship-with-player Top assistant DeMoss was named as interim head coach,DeMoss Named Interim Head Coach http://www.latechsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040816aaa.html 2016-04-14 2016-04-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20160412110957/http://www.latechsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040816aaa.html dead and several days later former Lady Techsters player and assistant Brooke Stoehr was hired from Northwestern State.LA Tech Introduces Stoehr as Lady Techster Head Coach http://www.latechsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/041916aab.html 2016-04-20 2016-04-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20160422195045/http://www.latechsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/041916aab.html dead Loyola (Chicago) Sheryl Swoopes Kate Achter Swoopes was fired during the offseason after three seasons with the Ramblers, and a 31–62 overall record, following a university investigation into allegations of mistreatment of players. A total of six players transferred out after her first two seasons, and Loyola granted transfer requests from 10 of the 12 returning players from the 2015–16 team.http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-loyola-fires-sheryl-swoopes-spt-0704-20160703-story.html Loyola fires Sheryl Swoopes after investigating claims of player mistreatment Shannon Ryan Chicago Tribune July 4, 2016 July 16, 2016 Swoopes was replaced by Xavier assistant Achter.http://www.loyolaramblers.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/071916aab.html Kate Achter Named Loyola Head Women's Basketball Coach Loyola Ramblers July 19, 2016 September 1, 2016 August 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160824165611/http://www.loyolaramblers.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/071916aab.html dead ManhattanJohn OlenowskiSonia BurkeHeather VulinOlenowski was relieved of his post as the HC.Olenowski's Contract Not Renewed http://www.gojaspers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12500&ATCLID=210777188 2016-04-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20160610051101/http://www.gojaspers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12500&ATCLID=210777188 2016-06-10 dead Burke was appointed to be the Interim HC after Olenwski was let go.Sonia Burke Appointed Interim Women's Basketball Coach http://www.gojaspers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=52466&SPID=5440&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210784587&DB_OEM_ID=12500 Heather Vulin was named the next coach of the Lady Jaspers of Manhattan.Vulin Named Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.gojaspers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=52466&SPID=5440&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210910131&DB_OEM_ID=12500MassachusettsSharon DawleyTory VerdiDawley was fired at the end of the season,Sharon Dawley Relieved of Coaching Duties http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/030616aaa.html 2016-04-12 2016-03-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20160309094842/http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/030616aaa.html dead and replaced by Eastern Michigan head coach Verdi.Tory Verdi Named Massachusetts Women's Basketball Head Coach http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040916aaa.html 2016-04-12 2016-04-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20160412131210/http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040916aaa.html dead McNeese StateBrooks Donald-WilliamsKacie Cryer Donald-Williams left to take an assistant's position at Alabama,Brooks Donald Williams leaves McNeese for Alabama job http://mcneesesports.com/news/2016/4/7/womens-basketball-brooks-donald-williams-leaves-mcneese-for-alabama-job.aspx?path=wbball and was replaced by top assistant Cryer.Kacie Cryer promoted to lead Cowgirl Basketball program http://mcneesesports.com/news/2016/4/8/womens-basketball-kacie-cryer-promoted-to-lead-cowgirl-basketball-program.aspxMississippi Valley StateElvis RobinsonJessica KernRobinson was fired at the end of the season,MVSU replaces women's basketball coach Elvis Robinson http://www.swac.org/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210689008 with Furman assistant Kern named as his replacement.Jessica Kern Named as Head Women's Basketball Coach http://mvsusports.com/news/2016/4/4/jessica-kern-named-as-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspx?path=wbball Montana Robin Selvig Shannon Schweyen Selvig announced his retirement during the 2016 offseason after 38 seasons and 865 wins with the Lady Griz.http://gogriz.com/news/2016/7/27/womens-basketball-his-work-is-done-selvig-announces-retirement.aspx His work is done: Selvig announces retirement University of Montana Athletics July 27, 2016 September 1, 2016 Schweyen, who had been involved with the Montana program since 1988—first as arguably the greatest player in Lady Griz history, and then as an assistant for 24 seasons—was elevated to the top spot.http://gogriz.com/news/2016/8/10/womens-basketball-schweyen-named-new-lady-griz-coach.aspx Schweyen named new Lady Griz coach University of Montana Athletics August 10, 2016 September 1, 2016Morgan StateDonald BeasleyEd DavisBeasley has accepted another position at Morgan State,Ed Davis Named Interim Coach For Women's Basketball http://www.morganstatebears.com/news/2016/6/19/ed-davis-named-interim-coach-for-womens-basketball.aspx?path=wbasket Ed Davis has succeeded Donald as the Interim Coach.NebraskaConnie YoriAmy Williams Yori resigned amid a university investigation into alleged mistreatment of players,Connie Yori resigns as Nebraska women's basketball coach https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15140413/connie-yori-resigns-nebraska-cornhuskers-women-basketball-coach and was replaced by Nebraska alum and South Dakota head coach Williams, fresh off the Coyotes' WNIT victory.Nebraska Names Williams Women's Basketball Coach https://huskers.com/news/2016/04/11/nebraska-names-williams-womens-basketball-coachNew MexicoYvonne SanchezMike Bradbury Sanchez was fired at the end of the season,Sanchez relieved of duties as Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.golobos.com/news/2016/3/18/sanchez-relieved-of-duties-as-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspx and replaced by Wright State head coach Bradbury.Mike Bradbury named Women's Basketball Coach http://www.golobos.com/news/2016/3/31/mike-bradbury-named-womens-basketball-coach.aspxNorfolk StateDebra Clark Larry Vickers Clark was fired in midseason on January 20.Norfolk State makes women's basketball coaching change http://wavy.com/2016/01/20/norfolk-state-makes-womens-basketball-coaching-change/Vickers was named interim head coach, and the Spartans removed the interim tag on March 9.Vickers Appointed NSU Women's Basketball Coach http://www.nsuspartans.com/news/2016/3/9/vickers-appointed-nsu-womens-basketball-coach.aspx?path=wbballNorthern KentuckyDawn PlitzuweitCamryn Whitaker Plitzuweit left for the South Dakota opening.Plitzuweit announced as South Dakota head coach http://nkunorse.com/news/2016/4/22/womens-basketball-plitzuweit-announced-as-south-dakota-head-coach.aspx Northern Kentucky Norse April 22, 2016 April 22, 2016 Whitaker, a former assistant at Kentucky and Dayton, was named as her replacement.NKU WELCOMES CAMRYN WHITAKER AS @NKUNORSEWBB HEAD COACH http://nkunorse.com/news/2016/5/6/womens-basketball-nku-welcomes-camryn-whitaker-as-nkunorsewbb-head-coach.aspxNorthwestern StateBrooke & Scott StoehrJordan Dupuy The husband-and-wife coaching team left when Brooke took the Louisiana Tech opening.Stoehrs resign as Brooke Stoehr takes over at alma mater http://www.nsudemons.com/news/2016/4/18/womens-basketball-stoehrs-resign-as-brooke-stoehr-takes-over-at-alma-mater.aspx Southern Miss assistant Dupuy was named as their replacement.NSU to introduce Jordan Dupuy as head women's basketball coach on Tuesday http://www.nsudemons.com/news/2016/5/9/nsu-to-introduce-jordan-dupuy-as-head-womens-basketball-coach-on-tuesday.aspxPrairie View A&MDawn BrownRavon Justice Brown was fired after the seasonPVAMU Announces Brown Will Not Return As Head Coach http://www.pvpanthers.com/news/2016/3/22/BROWN-PRAIRIE-VIEW-WOMENS-BASKETBALL-HEAD-COACH.aspx?path=wbball and replaced by Houston recruiting coordinator Justice.PVAMU names Ravon Justice new women's basketball head coach http://www.pvpanthers.com/news/2016/4/12/wbb_0412201601.aspx?path=wbballPresbyterianRonny FisherTodd Steelman Fisher left for the Campbell job.Ronny Fisher Named Head Coach at Campbell http://www.gobluehose.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89809&SPID=10748&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210864499&DB_OEM_ID=18100Former associate head coach of Maine, Todd Steelman will take the reins at Presbyterian.Blue Hose Name Steelman Women's Basketball Head Coach http://www.gobluehose.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89809&SPID=10748&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210915789&DB_OEM_ID=18100ProvidenceSusan Robinson FruchtlJim Crowley Robinson Fruchtl left to become athletic director at Saint Francis of Pennsylvania.Susan Robinson Fruchtl Resigns As Women's Basketball Coach http://www.friars.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/041216aaa.html 2016-04-15 2016-04-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20160415124613/http://www.friars.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/041216aaa.html dead Jim Crowley was hired from St. Bonaventure.Jim Crowley Named Women's Basketball Coach http://www.friars.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/051016aaa.html 2016-05-11 2016-05-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20160517083706/http://www.friars.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/051016aaa.html dead Robert MorrisSal BuscagliaCharlie Buscaglia Sal Buscaglia retired after 38 seasons and 712 wins.Season, Career Close At UConn in NCAA Tourney http://www.rmucolonials.com/news/2016/3/19/womens-basketball-season-career-close-at-uconn-in-ncaa-tourney.aspx?path=wbball His son and top assistant Charlie took over.St. BonaventureJim CrowleyJesse FlemingJim Crowley left for the Providence opening.After 16 Years As St. Bonaventure's Women's Basketball Coach, Crowley Steps Down To Take Same Position at Providence http://gobonnies.sbu.edu/sports/w-baskbl/2016-17/releases/20160510oflym4 Bonnies alum Jesse Fleming returned as Crowley's replacement after spending the last four seasons as an assistant at Bowling Green.Fleming Welcomed Home To St. Bonaventure Family http://gobonnies.sbu.edu/sports/w-baskbl/2016-17/releases/20160602lmun4b San Francisco Jennifer Azzi Molly Goodenbour After leading the Dons to their first NCAA tournament bid in nearly two decades, Azzi unexpectedly resigned in September after six seasons.http://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/17555694/jennifer-azzi-resigns-san-francisco-dons-women-coach Jennifer Azzi resigns after six years as San Francisco's coach ESPN.com Associated Press September 15, 2016 September 19, 2016 USF hired former Stanford star Goodenbour from Division II Cal State East Bay, which had hired her from fellow D-II school Cal State Dominguez Hills in June.http://www.usfdons.com/news/2016/9/28/molly-goodenbour-named-head-womens-basketball-coach-Goodenbour-USF.aspx?path=wbball Molly Goodenbour Named Head Coach University of San Francisco Athletics September 28, 2016 October 1, 2016Santa ClaraJR PayneBill Carr Payne left for the Colorado job.Payne to Become Colorado Women's Basketball Coach http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/w-baskbl/2015-16/releases/20160328kn49oh Carr, a former assistant at San Francisco, was hired from Division II Point Loma Nazarene.Carr to Head Women's Basketball Program 15 April 2016 http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/w-baskbl/2015-16/releases/20160414w2mr7wSeattleJoan BonviciniKristen O'Neill PhillipsSuzy Barcomb Bonvicini decided to leave Redhawks after the season.Joan Bonvicini to Leave Seattle University after Seven Seasons http://www.goseattleu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89903&SPID=10774&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210845411&DB_OEM_ID=18200 O'Neill Phillips was named interim coach. After winning her 300th game at Division II Cal State East Bay, Barcomb left to take over the Redhawks HC job.Suzy Barcomb Named Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.goseattleu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89903&SPID=10774&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210898351&DB_OEM_ID=18200South DakotaAmy WilliamsDawn Plitzuweit Williams left for the Nebraska job.Williams to Return to Nebraska http://www.goyotes.com/news/2016/4/11/womens-basketball-williams-to-return-to-nebraska.aspx South Dakota Coyotes April 11, 2016 April 11, 2016 Plitzuweit was hired from Northern Kentucky.South Dakota Names Plitzuweit Women's Basketball Coach http://www.goyotes.com/news/2016/4/22/south-dakota-names-dawn-plitzuweit-as-womens-basketball-coach.aspx South Dakota Coyotes April 22, 2016 April 22, 2016Southeastern LouisianaYolanda MooreAja GibsonErrol Gauff Moore was fired after the season.Southeastern Begins Search for New Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.lionsports.net/news/2016/3/16/southeastern-begins-search-for-new-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspx?path=wbball Top assistant Gibson was named interim head coach. The school went to its men's program for Moore's permanent replacement, with Gauff moving from men's assistant to women's head coach.Southeastern Names Errol Gauff Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.lionsports.net/news/2016/4/2/southeastern-names-errol-gauff-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspx?path=wbballSMURhonda RompolaTravis MaysRompola announced her retirement in February, effective at season's end.Rompola Announces Retirement http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/022216aag.html 2016-04-12 2016-03-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20160324160835/http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/022216aag.html dead The Mustangs hired top Texas assistant Mays.Travis Mays Named Head Women's Basketball Coach At SMU http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040716aak.html 2016-04-12 2016-04-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20160414082629/http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040716aak.html dead Tennessee TechJim DavisKim Rosamond Davis retired at the end of the seasonJim Davis retires as head coach of Tennessee Tech women's basketball team 29 February 2016 http://www.ttusports.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/2_29_Jim_Davis_retires and was replaced by Vanderbilt assistant Rosamond.Kim Rosamond named Tennessee Tech women's basketball head coach 31 March 2016 http://www.ttusports.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/3_31_rosamond_named_coach UC IrvineDoug OliverTamara InoueOliver announced in January that he would retire, effective at season's end.Doug Oliver Announces Retirement At End Of Season http://www.ucirvinesports.com/sports/w-baskbl/2015-16/releases/20160112rfac0a 2016-04-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20160427171907/http://www.ucirvinesports.com/sports/w-baskbl/2015-16/releases/20160112rfac0a 2016-04-27 dead New Mexico State assistant Inoue was named as his replacement.Tamara Inoue Named Head Coach at UC Irvine http://www.ucirvinesports.com/sports/w-baskbl/2015-16/releases/20160420l5sb7p 2016-04-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20160601060137/http://www.ucirvinesports.com/sports/w-baskbl/2015-16/releases/20160420l5sb7p 2016-06-01 dead UCF Joi WilliamsKatie Abrahamson-Henderson Williams was fired at the end of the season,UCF, Williams Part Ways http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aac.html 2016-04-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20160309094323/http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aac.html 2016-03-09 dead and replaced by Albany's Abrahamson-Henderson.All About Abe http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040116aab.html 2016-04-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20160403195513/http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040116aab.html 2016-04-03 dead UNC GreensboroWendy PalmerTrina PattersonPalmer was fired at the end of the season.ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL LEADERSHIP http://www.uncgspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=810490&SPID=137661&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=32200&ATCLID=210801894 She was replaced by Old Dominion assistant Patterson, also a former head coach at Albany and Maryland–Eastern Shore.TRINA PATTERSON NAMED WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH http://www.uncgspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32200&ATCLID=210895998 Vanderbilt Melanie Balcomb Stephanie White Balcomb resigned after the season, citing family reasons, leaving as Vanderbilt's winningest women's coach with 310 wins in 14 seasons.https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15391235/melanie-balcomb-vanderbilt-commodores-head-coach Melanie Balcomb resigns as Vanderbilt coach after 14 seasons Mechelle Voepel ESPN.com April 27, 2016 May 1, 2016 Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White was named as Balcomb's replacement, officially taking over the Commodores once the Fever's 2016 season ends.http://www.vucommodores.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/052416aab.html Stephanie White named head coach of the Commodores Vanderbilt Commodores May 24, 2016 May 24, 2016 May 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160525043430/http://www.vucommodores.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/052416aab.html dead VermontLori Gear McBrideCourtnay PilypaitisChris DayMcBride was fired during the season.UVM fires Lori Gear McBride http://www.wcax.com/story/31567997/uvm-fires-lori-gear-mcbride 2016-04-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20160408013521/http://www.wcax.com/story/31567997/uvm-fires-lori-gear-mcbride 2016-04-08 dead Former UVM player and current assistant Pilypaitis was named interim head coach. Former Penn assistant Chris Day was later named as the permanent replacement.Chris Day Hired as Next Head Coach of UVM Women's Basketball Program http://uvmathletics.com/news/2016/5/11/chris-day-hired-as-next-head-coach-of-womens-basketball-program.aspxVirginia TechDennis WolffBritney AndersonKenny BrooksWolff was fired at the end of the season.Virginia Tech Women's Basketball Coach Dennis Wolff relieved of duties http://www.hokiesports.com/wbasketball/recaps/20160322aaa.html Anderson was assigned as interim head coach, but the permanent job was filled less than a week later by James Madison's Brooks.Kenny Brooks Will Lead Tech's Women's Basketball Program http://www.hokiesports.com/wbasketball/recaps/20160328aaa.html 2016-04-12 2016-04-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20160409003007/http://www.hokiesports.com/wbasketball/recaps/20160328aaa.html dead WagnerLisa CermignanoHeather Jacobs Cermignano was fired after the season.Wagner Announces Change in Leadership of Women's Basketball Program http://www.wagnerathletics.com/news/2016/3/23/wagner-announces-change-in-leadership-of-womens-basketball-program.aspx?path=wbball Wagner also went to Division II for its new hire, luring Jacobs from Adelphi.Heather Jacobs Named Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.wagnerathletics.com/news/2016/4/15/heather-jacobs-named-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspx?path=wbballWisconsinBobbie KelseyJonathan Tsipis Kelsey was fired at the end of the seasonAlvarez: Decision on women's basketball was necessary http://www.uwbadgers.com/news/2016/3/4/alvarez-decision-on-womens-basketball-was-necessary.aspx?path=wbball and replaced by George Washington head coach Tsipis.Jonathan Tsipis named Wisconsin women's basketball coach http://www.uwbadgers.com/news/2016/3/30/jonathan-tsipis-named-wisconsin-womens-basketball-coach.aspx?path=wbballWoffordEdgar I. Farmer, Jr.Jimmy Garrity Farmer, Jr. was relieved of his duties at season's end.Wofford Women's Basketball Coach Resigns http://athletics.wofford.edu/news/2016/3/4/wofford-womens-basketball-coach-resigns.aspxFormer Anderson University (NCAA D2) HC, Jimmy Garrity moving up to take the reins of the Terriers.Jimmy Garrity Named Women's Basketball Coach http://woffordterriers.com/news/2016/4/25/jimmy-garrity-named-womens-basketball-coach.aspxWright StateMike BradburyKatrina Merriweather Bradbury left for the New Mexico opening.Bradbury Accepts Head Coaching Position at New Mexico http://www.wsuraiders.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27000&ATCLID=210846395Katrina Merriweather, former assistant WSU Raiders Coach, was hired as the head coach.Merriweather Named Head Women's Basketball Coach http://www.wsuraiders.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27000&ATCLID=210898687 See also 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season References