Toledo Rockets Women's Basketball News

Chris Poellnitz's nomadic basketball journey will soon come full circle. Poellnitz, who attended several area high schools, has verbally committed to play at the University of Toledo for the 2009-10 season.

Bowling Green State University men's basketball coach Louis Orr has announced the addition of Dave Clarke to his staff.

Challenged Champions has given Kendra Schulte a challenge the past two years. As a volunteer for the equestrian center in Ottawa, Schulte works with the youngest riders.

Maryland women's basketball head coach Brenda Frese has announced that Tina Langley is the newest member of the Terrapin staff, joining the Terps as an assistant coach.

“We are excited about adding Mark to our staff”

Former Toledo assistant Mark Vanderslice has joined the Furman men's basketball staff as an assistant coach, it was announced by Paladin head coach Jeff Jackson . via CSTV.com

“But this is an opportunity to prove people wrong with a chance to play (at Toledo). I'm excited about it and I'm ready to take advantage of it.”

After a long, frustrating search for a Division I basketball scholarship, all it took for the University of Toledo to offer one to Stephen Albrecht was two quarters of game tape. via Post Tribune

“There would be some vindication and a sense of relief. And it would be, of course, a feeling of satisfaction for him if this does end up going through for him. He's put a lot of hard work into being a Division I player.”

He's been told he's too skinny and too slow to play Division I basketball, but Crown Point guard Stephen Albrecht may be about to put those doubts to the test. via Post Tribune

“Brian is a terrific and tireless recruiter”

University of Toledo men's basketball coach Gene Cross has hired his assistant coaches, including one holdover from former coach Stan Joplin's staff. via Toledo Blade

“She is an outstanding individual who brings with her a wealth of knowledge and success as a player, both collegiately and professionally. She is a proven winner and will be a great asset to our team.”

Colorado State Head Coach Kristen Holt announced Thursday the hiring of Tia Davis, completing her women's basketball coaching staff for the 2008-09 season. via Colorado State Rams

“I saw Dave build a program from Day One he walked on the campus at DePaul”

Kevin White, the athletic director at Notre Dame, knew that Gene Cross was a head basketball coach waiting to happen. via Toledo Blade

“She wants to use our strengths to help make this program better.”

Tricia Cullop had a favorable setup in Evansville, Ind. The Purple Aces were coming off their first postseason victory in school history, returning six of eight top scorers next year, and her parents lived 60 ... via Toledo Blade

“Overall it's been a great seven years”

Heidelberg College found its new basketball coach in a hurry. Former Orrville coach Marcie Alberts started looking around for a job about a month ago -- a week or so after the season -- and has already found a ... via The Daily Record

According to The Courier & Press the University of Toledo is expected to name Tricia Cullop as new head women's basketball coach in an afternoon news conference Friday. via NBC24.com

“We're anticipating a tremendous level of participation at the Glass Bowl, and it's simply not feasible to do individual student recognition at that time”

From a University of Toledo news release: When work began on the multi-million dollar renovation of John F. Savage Hall, two things were clear: 1) The home of Rocket Basketball would soon be one of the best ... via WTOL-TV Toledo

CBSSports.com reports the University of Toledo has reached a contract agreement to hire Gene Cross as men's basketball coach. via WTOL-TV Toledo

Notre Dame assistant coach Gene Cross will be introduced Friday afternoon as the new head basketball coach at the University of Toledo, a source close to the Irish men's basketball program told the Tribune late ... via South Bend Tribune

Another serious candidate has emerged for the University of Toledo men's coaching vacancy, as former Providence coach Tim Welsh has interviewed on campus this week for the job. via Toledo Blade

Not long after Texas Christian University made it official Saturday afternoon that Jim Christian had become its new head basketball coach, Kent State Athletic Director Laing Kennedy began the process of finding ... via Akron Beacon Journal

Indiana assistant coach Ray McCallum, who has an extensive history in the Mid-American Conference as a player and coach, would like to return to the league and has interest in the vacant University of Toledo ... via Toledo Blade

“If they don't have one of those things on that list, they won't be considered for the position”

About four months after Kevin White became athletic director at the University of Notre Dame, he hired Mike Brey to be his basketball coach. via Toledo Blade