Veteran Coach Jim Wiedie Hired as Hiram Women's Basketball Head Coach

Wiedie brings 35 years of experience to lead the Terriers program in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:05am

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Hiram College has announced the hiring of Jim Wiedie as the new head coach of the women's basketball team. Wiedie, a native of Akron, Ohio, is a veteran coach with over 35 years of experience at the Division I, II, and III levels, including successful tenures as the head coach at Indiana State University and the University of Findlay.

Why it matters

Wiedie's extensive coaching background and proven track record of success at multiple levels of collegiate women's basketball make him an ideal fit to lead the Hiram Terriers program. His experience in building winning cultures and developing players both on the court and in the classroom aligns with Hiram's goals for the team.

The details

Wiedie will be coaching his 35th season of women's collegiate basketball in 2026-27, with 22 of those seasons spent as a head coach. He is the winningest coach at Indiana State University (166-118 record) and the University of Findlay (312 career wins), leading those programs to multiple postseason appearances. Wiedie has also coached 18 1,000-point scorers, 50 players who have received postseason awards, and 11 teams that finished in the top-5 of the WBCA Academic Top-25 Honor Roll.

  • Wiedie was announced as the new Hiram women's basketball head coach on Wednesday, April 7, 2026.
  • He will begin his tenure with the Terriers ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The players

Jim Wiedie

The new head coach of the Hiram College women's basketball team, with over 35 years of coaching experience at the Division I, II, and III levels.

Scott Pohlman

The Director of Athletics at Hiram College, who announced the hiring of Wiedie as the new women's basketball head coach.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to have Coach Wiedie lead our women's basketball program moving into 2026-27. His experience and success at all levels of women's collegiate basketball is a great fit for our program, and we look forward to seeing the team thrive both in competition and in the classroom.”

— Scott Pohlman, Director of Athletics, Hiram College

“I am incredibly honored and excited to be named the new head women's basketball coach at Hiram College. I want to thank Director of Athletics, Scott Pohlman, for the trust and belief he's placed in me to lead this program. This is a special opportunity for me to be closer to home, as well as build a program and create a culture that centers around academic and athletic excellence, trust, and accountability.”

— Jim Wiedie, New Head Coach, Hiram College Women's Basketball

What’s next

Hiram women's basketball will continue offseason training this spring before returning to campus in the fall ahead of the 2026-27 campaign in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.

The takeaway

Hiram College has made a strategic hire in Jim Wiedie, a veteran coach with a proven track record of success at multiple levels of women's collegiate basketball. Wiedie's experience in building winning cultures and developing student-athletes both on the court and in the classroom aligns well with Hiram's goals for the women's basketball program.