
Olivia Gaines Takes the Helm of North Carolina Central Women’s Basketball
New head coach Olivia Gaines brings a winning record, a mentor‑shaped philosophy, and a vision for holistic development to North Carolina Central’s women’s basketball program.
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New head coach Olivia Gaines brings a winning record, a mentor‑shaped philosophy, and a vision for holistic development to North Carolina Central’s women’s basketball program.

The recent Unsigned Prospect Day at Richard Bland College brought together dozens of high school athletes and college coaches, underscoring a strategic recruitment effort in a changing basketball environment.

Haylee Nocki signed her letter of intent to play basketball for Southwestern Community College in Iowa, bringing her 1,000‑point career and elite defensive skills to a program led by new head coach Ty Curry.

Olivia Gaines, a rising star in women's college basketball, is named head coach of North Carolina Central University, bringing a proven record of winning seasons and aggressive play.

After a series of impressive coaching stops, Olivia Gaines is now leading North Carolina Central University’s women’s basketball program, promising a transition‑heavy system and a culture built on player relationships.

North Carolina Central University announces Olivia Gaines as its new head women's basketball coach, highlighting a career defined by winning records, player development, and a return to the sidelines after a season as an assistant.