Johnson & Wales University Executive Director of Athletics John Parente has announced the hiring of Rob Johnson as head women's basketball coach. Johnson comes to JWU after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach at UMass Dartmouth.

"I want to thank the Executive Director of Athletics, Mr. Parente, and the search committee for this opportunity to lead the women's basketball team here at Johnson & Wales University," Johnson said. "I am very impressed with the university and all it has to offer its student athletes. We have a great core of returning players, and I am excited to begin working with them and I am confident that, with the resources and supportive staff here at Johnson & Wales University, we will build a highly competitive program."

At UMass Dartmouth, Johnson was involved in every aspect of the program and helped guide the Corsairs to be a competitive program in Little East Conference. Prior to UMass Dartmouth, Johnson served as an assistant coach at Regis College and was instrumental in the turnaround, providing his expertise in the areas of team defense, scouting and game preparation.