Katrina Merriweather leaving Wright State to coach Memphis--Dayton Daily News
Breaking: Women’s Basketball Head Coach Merriweather Hired by University of Memphis--WSU Guardian
Merriweather Accepts Head Coaching Position at Memphis--wsuraiders.com
#HLWBB Rising (Featuring a Conversation with Chris Kielsmeier)--HoriZone Roundtable
Ranking the 40 best available college basketball transfers and high school recruits--The Athletic
2. Patrick Baldwin Jr., 6-9 wing/forward, Hamilton High, Sussex, Wis.
Baldwin is one of the best teenage shooting prospects to come around in a long time. His game is smooth and polished, which is why he has been consistently ranked as a top-five player in the class since he was a sophomore. His feel for the game is superb, and at this size he can play on the wing or in the frontcourt. He’s going to average a ton of points and knock down a crazy number of shots because he has such an easy, well-balanced release. He’s a likely lottery pick. His father is the coach at Milwaukee, which is seen as the favorite. But Duke is also in the mix.
31. A.J. Bramah, 6-7 forward, junior, Robert Morris
In 2019-20, Bramah was the best player on a Robert Morris team that won the NEC tournament and was set to return to the NCAA Tournament if not for the cancellation of the season. Then in 2020-21, he came back for his sophomore season and averaged 21 points and 10.3 rebounds in a tougher conference after the Colonials moved up to the Horizon League. He decided to leave in February, though, and looks like he’ll be looking more at the high mid-major level this year, as his final three are Nevada, St. Bonaventure and Western Kentucky. He’d star at all three of those places.
Sweet 16 again for Missouri St. women, 64-39 over Wright St.--Associated Press
Wright State reaches milestone, looking to build on success--Dayton Daily News
Historic season concludes for Raiders on Wednesday in NCAA Second Round--wsuraiders.com
The six biggest questions on college basketball's coaching carousel--ESPN
5. What's the latest on the other big vacancies?
We addressed Indiana above, so we'll start with Marquette. The two names linked right away to the vacancy were Moser and Beilein, and I'd imagine those two will be heavily involved. Former Marquette coach and current Georgia boss Tom Crean is interested but unlikely to have a real shot at the job. As mentioned, Smart could have some interest if he's looking to leave Texas. Other names linked in the past have included Bradley's Brian Wardle, while Cleveland State's Gates could be involved.
DePaul's job has been open for a couple weeks, and it could have a decision soon. Sources told ESPN the university had more than 10 names on its interview list, including Detroit's Mike Davis, New York Knicks assistant Kenny Payne and Pacific's Damon Stoudamire. Payne and Moser have been the two names linked to this job for almost a year. Gates, given his Chicago ties, is involved and is perceived by some industry sources to be the favorite. This could also be a job for Power 5 coaches looking to entertain other opportunities, including Arizona State's Bobby Hurley or South Carolina's Frank Martin.
1. Dennis Gates, Cleveland State Head Coach
Gates just finished his second season at Cleveland State, which ended with 19 wins, a Horizon League Tournament title and the third NCAA Tournament berth in school history. Despite the Vikings going just 11-21 in his first season, Gates won Horizon League Coach of the Year (as he also did this year).
Prior to taking his first head coaching job, the 41-year old Gates worked as an assistant under Leonard Hamilton at Florida State from 2011-2019. If the Gators make a coaching change, Gates has to be high on the list of candidates to replace White.
Cleveland State women's basketball: Destiny Leo lifts CSU to new heights--News-Herald
24. A.J. Bramah, 6-7 forward, junior, Robert Morris
In 2019-20, Bramah was the best player on a Robert Morris team that won the NEC tournament and was set to return to the NCAA Tournament if not for the cancellation of the season. Then in 2020-21, he came back for his sophomore season and averaged 21 points and 10.3 rebounds in a tougher conference after the Colonials moved up to the Horizon League. He decided to leave in February, though, and looks like he’ll be looking more at the high mid-major level this year, as his final three are Nevada, St. Bonaventure and Western Kentucky. He’d star at all three of those places.
RMU 2021-22 Season Tickets On Sale Now--rmucolonials.com
Baker and No. 13 Wright State down No. 4 Arkansas 66-62--Associated Press
Trio of upsets mark 2nd day of women’s NCAA Tournament--Associated Press
After an opening day of top seeds holding serve, the women’s NCAA Tournament became a little less predictable Monday as double-digit seeds BYU, Belmont and Wright State advanced.
Wright State, the Horizon League Tournament champions, figured to have little chance against offensive juggernaut Arkansas, which averaged 83 points a game to lead the Southeastern Conference. The Razorbacks also had dynamic star Chelsea Dungee and had defeated UConn and Baylor this season on the way to the NCAAs.
Yet, the Raiders were not intimidated.
Wright State took an early lead and then rallied after Arkansas went in front in the final minutes. Angel Baker’s 3-pointer with 29.1 seconds gave Wright State the lead for good as a 13th seed won a tournament game for the first time since 2012.
It was also Wright State’s first ever NCAA win in three trips to the tournament. The Raiders will play No. 4 seed Missouri State in the next round after the biggest upset of the first two days of the tournament.
“We stepped up to the challenge,” Baker said.
Pike High School alum Angel Baker leads upset win in women's NCAA tournament--Indy Star
Wright State shocks Arkansas for first NCAA tourney win--Dayton Daily News
Wright State’s Baker on NCAA tourney upset: ‘We stepped up to the challenge’--Dayton Daily News
NCAA Tournament: Merriweather had confidence Raiders could advance--Dayton Daily News
Women’s Basketball: #13 Wright State Upsets #4 Arkansas--Wright State Guardian
Raiders upend Arkansas for first NCAA victory--wsuraiders.com
Hear from the Raiders: Merriweather & Baker talk to national media; Wright State getting national coverage--wsuraiders.com
Women's Basketball set for second round meeting with Missouri State--wsuraiders.com
