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Lonoke Today
By the People, for the People
Daryl Fimple Named New Head Coach of Arkansas Tech Golden Suns
Veteran high school coach returns to his alma mater to lead women's basketball program
Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:20pm
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The appointment of Daryl Fimple as the new head coach of the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns women's basketball program signals a new era of leadership for one of the most successful Division II programs in the country.Lonoke TodayArkansas Tech University has named Daryl Fimple as the new head coach of its women's basketball program. Fimple, a former Arkansas Tech player and student assistant, returns to the school where his coaching career began after a successful high school coaching career that included 668 wins and six state championships at Lonoke and North Little Rock.
Why it matters
The Golden Suns women's basketball program is one of the most successful in NCAA Division II history, with over 1,100 all-time wins and multiple national championship appearances. Fimple's appointment continues the program's tradition of excellence and brings in an experienced coach with deep ties to the university.
The details
Fimple becomes the seventh head coach in the history of the Golden Suns program. ATU Director of Athletics Abby Davis said Fimple has spent years preparing for this opportunity and brings the knowledge and relationships needed to continue the program's success. Fimple led North Little Rock High School to six state championships and multiple deep postseason runs during his high school coaching career.
- Fimple's appointment was announced on Monday, March 31, 2026.
- Fimple will be introduced during a public event on Wednesday afternoon at Tucker Coliseum.
The players
Daryl Fimple
The new head coach of the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns women's basketball program. Fimple is a former Arkansas Tech player and student assistant, and he returns to the school after a successful high school coaching career.
Abby Davis
The Director of Athletics at Arkansas Tech University, who announced Fimple's appointment as the new head coach of the Golden Suns women's basketball program.
Arkansas Tech Golden Suns
The women's basketball program at Arkansas Tech University, which is one of the most successful in NCAA Division II history with over 1,100 all-time wins and multiple national championship appearances.
What they’re saying
“I am honored to return to Arkansas Tech and am committed to building on the program's success while developing student-athletes on and off the court.”
— Daryl Fimple, New Head Coach, Arkansas Tech Golden Suns
What’s next
Fimple will be formally introduced as the new head coach of the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns women's basketball program during a public event on Wednesday afternoon at Tucker Coliseum.
The takeaway
Daryl Fimple's appointment as the new head coach of the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns women's basketball program brings an experienced and successful high school coach back to his alma mater, where he will look to continue the program's tradition of excellence at the NCAA Division II level.
