Wbb '22-23

[swilsonsp4]

Here is Laurie Pirtle's coaching history. She had a long career at UC, with a 310-301 record. Her Cats went to the NCAA Tourney four times. She did get to coach two seasons in the Big East before Mike Thomas relieved her. She didn't have postgame radio commitments, so he didn't have to pull the plug on her microphone.

Laurie Pirtle Coaching Record | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

[Lobot]

We have hired Katrina Merriweather, who was previously at Memphis as HC. Katrina is a UC alumni and former player.

[bearcatbret]

Here is an article confirming the hire. On a sad note, one of the Memphis players has been charged with assault by Bowling Green Police due to an incident in the post-game handshake line. Memphis women's basketball coach Katrina Merriweather expected to be hired at Cincinnati (yahoo.com)

[GoBearcats31]

Official
https://gobearcats.com/news/2023/3/2...ead-coach.aspx

[bearcatjd]

She sounds like a great hire for WBB!

[Lobot]

Odd timing that we were talking about Pirtle being the last generally successful coach here and then Cunningham goes out and hires one of her formers players.

[Bearcatdave72]

By all accounts seems to be a fantastic hire.

[GoBearcats31]

Introductory press conference streaming live at noon - wonder if she will be "fired up"

https://twitter.com/GoBEARCATS/statu...C8nfmqg8UtAAAA

[GoBearcats31]

Via Justin Williams:

-6-yr, $3.15 mil deal
-Deal starts at $500k in Yr1, up to $550k in Yr6 (2028-29)
-Staff salary pool starts at $650k, up to $700k; Increased investment over prev regime
-Cincinnati agreed to pay $250k buyout to Memphis

See his Twitter for more (e.g. screenshots)

[GoBearcats31]

We have hired Katrina Merriweather, who was previously at Memphis as HC. Katrina is a UC alumni and former player.

Some staff additions

Ashley Barlow, assistant coach coming from Memphis
Abby Jump, assistant coach coming from Memphis (NKY native)
Kabrina Merriweather, assistant coach -- and sister -- coming from Memphis
Michal Miller, director of player personnel coming from Memphis (was video coordinator there)

[GoBearcats31]

Clark-Heard joining Mississippi State's staff in what appears to be a non-coaching position
https://247sports.com/college/missis...ky--210387921/

[Lobot]

Jada and Jadyn Scott have transferred up the road to Miami as grad transfers per Miami U.