​Louisville women’s basketball has added its third assistant coach of the offseason with the hiring of former Tennessee assistant coach Roman Tubner, according to sources. Talia Goodman of On3 was the first to report the addition. Tubner had spent two years with the Tennessee Lady Vols’ program before being let go in April. In addition to Tubner, the Cardinals announced in April that Joanna Bernabei-McNamee, who had most recently been fired from Boston College, would be joining the coaching staff, along with former New Mexico head coach Mike Bradbury. The university confirmed these hires as part of a broader push to strengthen the staff ahead of the upcoming season.
This development completes a recent wave of personnel changes for Jeff Walz’s program, signaling Louisville’s intent to bolster its coaching depth and continuity. Tubner’s background includes experience at Tennessee, where he contributed to the program for two seasons prior to his departure in the spring. His roles and responsibilities within the Tennessee staff will be closely watched by observers and supporters as the Cardinals look to translate that experience into on-court success in the ACC.
Joanna Bernabei-McNamee’s addition brings a familiar name with a track record of recruiting and player development, while Mike Bradbury’s extensive head coaching background at New Mexico is expected to provide strategic leadership and defensive and offensive philosophies that can adapt to Louisville’s system. The combination of these hires aims to create a robust and multifaceted coaching staff capable of guiding the team through a competitive conference schedule and postseason play.
Louisville’s athletics communications team continues to update the broader community about the coaching staff as more details emerge, including the exact responsibilities each assistant coach will hold and how their previous collegiate experiences will feed into Louisville’s game plans and player development initiatives. Fans and followers can expect further updates as the team approaches the upcoming season, with additional press materials and statements outlining the strategic direction for the program under head coach Jeff Walz.
For more information on Louisville football, women’s basketball, and baseball coverage, readers can reach beat writer Alexis Cubit at acubit@gannett.com or follow her on X at @Alexis_Cubit. This article originally appeared in the Louisville Courier Journal, noting Jeff Walz’s strategic hires to bolster the Louisville women’s basketball staff in the offseason.