HANOVER, Ind. – Hanover women's basketball Head Coach John Jones is pleased to announce the promotion of Zoe Watts to Assistant Coach. Former Associate Women's Basketball Coach Ashley Blanch has accepted the Women's Basketball Head Coach position at Franklin College.
 
"I am very excited that Zoe Watts has accepted our full-time assistant coaching position. Zoe brings a great deal of knowledge and energy to the role. She worked very well with the staff and student-athletes last season, and her attention to detail and individual skill sessions with our team will be crucial to our future success," praised Jones.
 
Watts joined the Hanover staff before the 2024-25 campaign. She was a vital component of Hanover's success, contributing to all aspects of the program.
 
Blanch departs the Panther program after four seasons. With Watts and Blanch on staff, Hanover enjoyed tremendous success, going 19-8 the previous season and finishing second in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. They also supported the guidance of All-American and HCAC Female Sport Athlete of the Year Grace Bezold as well as four All-Conference honorees.
 
"I am so proud of Ashley's growth over the last four years at Hanover. It is very rewarding to have another school in the conference recognize her abilities as well. We wish her only the best 23 games a year!" added Jones.
 
The Panthers will square off with Blanch and the Grizzles twice next season. Saturday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 14.