The search for a new women’s basketball coach was a long and arduous one. When Candace Whitaker was fired on New Year’s Day, many thought this gave Kirby Hocutt ample time and opportunity to have first dibs on the best coaches available. Lady Raider fans will be hoping that Marlene Stollings is the person for the job.
Stollings was Minnesota’s coach for the past four seasons leading them to the WNIT once and the NCAA tournament twice including a second round appearance this past year. Before Minnesota, Stollings spent two years at VCU where she led the Rams to their most recent WNIT appearance.