George Washington Women's Basketball news

Zeavin Named Director of Operations for GW Women's Basketball

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:13:31 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - Hadley Zeavin, former video coordinator for the WNBA's Detroit Shock, has been named Director of Operations for the George Washington women's basketball program, head coach Mike Bozeman has announced.

Monta񡮡, Aguilar Lead Spain to Olympics Quarterfinal Round

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:38:14 PST

BEIJING, CHINA - Former George Washington women's basketball standouts Anna Montañana '05 and Elisa Aguilar '00 have helped the Spanish Women's National Basketball Team advance to the elimination stage of the 2008 Olympic Games after finishing preliminary round play with a 3-2 record.

Alexander, Rokus and Moore Named GW Women's Basketball Assistant Coaches

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:43:19 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington head women's basketball coach Mike Bozeman has named former Colonials' star Kristeena Alexander, former UMBC assistant coach Katie Rokus and Richard Moore as assistant coaches. The trio has nearly 30 years combined coaching experience.

Mike Bozeman Named GW Women's Basketball Coach

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:17:57 PST

Bozeman Hiring Transcript in PDF Format | Photo Gallery

WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington University Director of Athletics Jack Kvancz has announced that assistant coach Mike Bozeman has been promoted to head coach of the Colonials' women's basketball program. Bozeman, who has been an assistant coach at GW the past three seasons, becomes the eighth head coach in the 34-year history of the program.

GW To Announce New Women's Basketball Coach Tuesday

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:12:17 PST

Watch Press Conference LIVE on GWsports.com

WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington University will hold a press conference Tuesday, June 24, at 1:00 pm to announce the hiring of its new women's basketball coach. The press conference will be held in the Athletic Director's Club of the Charles E. Smith Center and can be viewed live on GW All-Access at GWsports.com.

McKeown Resigns to Accept Head Coaching Position at Northwestern

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:13:56 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - Joe McKeown, head women's basketball coach at George Washington for the past 19 seasons, has accepted the same position at Northwestern University, it was announced by GW Director of Athletics Jack Kvancz and in a press conference in Evanston, IL, Monday. McKeown led the Colonials to 15 NCAA Tournaments, including a regional final (Elite Eight) appearance in 1997 and three regional semifinals (Sweet 16), and 441 victories during his tenure.

Sarah-Jo Lawrence Named Finalist for 2008 Arthur Ashe Jr. Top Female Sports Scholar

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:11:43 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - Former George Washington women's basketball standout Sarah-Jo Lawrence '08 was one of three finalists for Diverse: Issues in Higher Education's 2008 Arthur Ashe Jr. Top Female Scholar Athlete, the award-winning publication announced on May 29. Lawrence was also selected to the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars First Team for women's basketball for the second consecutive season.

Beck, Joens Make Season Debuts in WNBA

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:16:06 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - Former George Washington women's basketball All-Americans Kimberly Beck and Cathy Joens made their 2008 season debuts in the WNBA this weekend. Beck's Seattle Storm squad topped Joens and the Chicago Sky, 67-61, in Seattle, WA, Saturday night.

McKeown Named Assistant Coach for 2008 USA Women's U18 National Team

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:59:42 PST

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - George Washington head women's basketball coach Joe McKeown has been named an assistant coach for the 2008 USA Basketball Women's Under-18 National Team, USA Basketball announced Monday.

Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Tajama Ngongba Named Head Coach at Radford

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:10:51 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington assistant women's basketball coach Tajama (Abraham) Ngongba has accepted the head coaching position at Radford University, the Big South school announced in a press conference Wednesday.

Women's Basketball Announces 2007-08 Team Award Winners

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:43:19 PST

2007-08 GW Women's Basketball Highlight Video

WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington women's basketball team held its annual Awards Banquet in the City View Room of the Elliott School of International Affairs on E Street Monday night. GW President Steven Knapp greeted student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans at the reception and Colonials' head coach Joe McKeown and a number of presenters handed out nine awards to eight different players.

GW Women's Basketball Ranked No. 14 in Final Coaches' Poll

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:50:19 PST

WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington women's basketball team improved two spots to No. 14 in the final ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Top 25 Poll released Wednesday. The Colonials finish in the Top 15 of the coaches' poll for the second straight year after ending the 2006-07 season at No. 11.

GW's Kimberly Beck Taken by Seattle Storm in 2008 WNBA Draft

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:36:10 PST

PALM HARBOR, FL - George Washington senior Kimberly Beck was selected by the Seattle Storm in the third round of the 2008 WNBA Draft held at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, FL, Wednesday. Beck is the fourth player in GW women's basketball history to be selected in the WNBA Draft.

Kimberly Beck Tabbed WBCA Honorable Mention All-American

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:52:48 PST

ATLANTA, GA - George Washington senior Kimberly Beck was named an honorable mention All-American by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Saturday.