Northwest Nazarene hires women’s basketball coach

Brian Holsinger was introduced as the NCAA Division II program’s sixth head coach Monday.

He brings 16 years of experience to the Crusaders’ bench, a career that included a two-year tenure as the head coach at NAIA Division I Montana Tech, as well as a season as the associate head coach at Washington State.

“Brian is a very talented coach and recruiter who has proven he can develop winners on the court,” NNU Athletic Director Kelli Lindley said. “I have no doubt he has the work-ethic, character, and skills needed to establish a championship caliber NCAA Division II team here at NNU.”

Holsinger played college ball at Pacific (Ore.) before transfering to Western Washington to finish his degree.

This story was originally published March 21, 2016 at 11:26 PM with the headline "Northwest Nazarene hires women’s basketball coach."