Dartmouth College Women's Basketball

Linda Cimino joined the Big Green as the Gail Koziara Boudreaux ’82 and Family Head Coach of Women's Basketball in May of 2023. In 2023-24, Cimino's first ye...

Dan Richeal joined the Dartmouth Athletics as an assistant director for content creation in July 2024. Richeal joins the Big Green staff after spending two y...

Delaney Schafer joined the Dartmouth sports medicine staff as an athletic trainer in 2022, primarily working with football, women's basketball, and women's r...

James joins the Dartmouth College Strength and Conditioning staff in June of 2019 as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. He is responsible for both...

Michaela Nsubuga enters her first season as director of operations. Nsubuga was a dedicated student leader and basketball enthusiast at Dartmouth College, where she served as the Head Student Manager for the women's basketball team for three seasons. A member of the Class of 2025, Nsubuga played a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the program, supporting coaching staff and players with logistics, game preparation and team coordination. Her leadership and organizational skills have made her an integral part of the Big Green's athletic culture. "I've never encountered a more mature, insightful, committed and loyal undergraduate student as I did with Michaela", said Cimino. "She is deeply involved on campus and is a constant presence in intangibles that have a meaningful impact on the Dartmouth community. She has a unique blend of leadership, confidence and organizational skills. Michaela is an efficient, detail-oriented, dedicated and reliable young woman and I'm so happy she is continuing her journey with us." Nsubuga's unique blend of athletic insight, leadership and service positions her as a rising professional with a bright future in sports administration within athletics and will be an excellent full-time addition to the basketball staff. A native of London, England, Nsubuga was a double major at Dartmouth, graduating with a degree in Anthropology Modified with a Global Health and minor in Biology. Before Dartmouth, she attended the Pomfret School in Connecticut,

Shelby Boyle enters her first season with the Big Green in 2025-26 as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Boyle arrives in the Upper Valley after spending five seasons at Boston College. Serving in multiple positions during her time in Chestnut Hill, Boyle most recently led the Eagles recruiting efforts as their recruiting coordinator and assistant coach. After beginning her career at Boston College as a graduate assistant, she was later promoted to the director of player development before becoming an assistant coach. At Boston College, Boyle was instrumental in the development of Andrea Daley and Dontavia Waggoner, both of whom surpassed 1,000 career points. Waggoner was a top defensive player in the country, finishing second in the ACC and ninth nationally with 99 steals. She was third in the league and 11th in the country averaging three steals per a game. Boyle was also pivotal in the development of multiple ACC All-Conference players. In her first season, she helped the Eagles earn their first top-10 win since 2010 with a road triumph at then-No. 9/10 NC State. As one of the youngest recruiting coordinators among the power conferences, Boyle was recognized as a WBCA "30 under 30" honoree in 2024. She was selected to the NCAA Basketball Coaches Academy in May of 2025. She also worked as an instructor at Point Guard College and the Nike Shooting and Skills Camp in Kentucky. "After a thorough national search, I'm thrilled to welcome Shelby to Dartmouth," Cimino sai

Taurian Houston joined Dartmouth Athletics in April 2023 as the Executive Associate Athletics Director for Administration, marking his second tenure with the Big Green. In his current role, Houston provides strategic leadership and coordination across Dartmouth's 35 varsity sports programs. He leads the Sport Administration team and serves as a key liaison across all athletics department areas, including Business & Finance, External Strategy, and Human Resources. He has direct sport oversight of Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving, Baseball, and Softball. Additionally, Houston has administrative oversight of Compliance, Athletics Equipment and Travel Operations. He is a member of the Director of Athletics and Recreation's leadership team and assists with the department-wide strategic planning efforts. He steers the department's Camp and Clinic Committee, which has generated record revenue under his leadership, and plays a pivotal role in advancement initiatives and capital projects that enhance the student-athlete experience. Houston collaborates with several campus partners, including Integrity & Compliance, Safety and Security, Community Standards & Accountability and the Office of General Counsel. As Dartmouth Athletics' Deputy Title IX Coordinator, he works closely with the Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Title IX Office to deliver annual education and training to staff and student-athletes. At the conference l

Zanoviah Walker begins her first season at Dartmouth in 2025-26 after being announced in September of 2025. Walker joins Cimino, Shelby Boyle, Anh-Dao Tran-Lagado and Michaela Nsubuga, who make up the Big Green’s coaching staff. “We’re excited to welcome Novi to the team,” said Cimino. “She is a tireless worker and has learned under a legendary, winning coach. She played collegiately with our current assistant, Shelby Boyle, and played for one of my most trusted friends in the business. Coach Walker is a good fit for our program and our culture. She will primarily work with our point guards and will assist in recruiting, scouting and player development.” Walker comes to Dartmouth after serving as assistant coach at Williams College in Massachusetts since 2023. While with the Ephs, she was in charge of the defensive side of the ball, along with the development of guards and overall player development. She coached and assisted in the development of Arianna Gerig, a two-time first team All-NESCAC honoree and two-time Division III Hoops first team All-Region selection. Walker also recruited, coached and developed Micah Walton, who was runner-up for NESCAC Rookie of the Year. Walker served as recruiting coordinator for the 2024 and 2025 classes, assisted in game scheduling and travel arrangements, managed team equipment orders and more. "I'm incredibly thrilled to join the Dartmouth College women's basketball family,” said Walker. “I’m looking forward to contributing to the cultur