There are 19 article(s) tagged Melissa Mcferrin:

• February 2020

  • Memphis’ sharpshooting freshman guard exceeds expectations

    Memphis guard Madison Griggs' sharpshooting has even surprised coach Melissa McFerrin. 

    By Jonah Jordan February 03, 2020

• October 2019

  • McFerrin wants to put investigation behind her, prepare for 2019 season

    Coach Melissa McFerrin wants to put the investigation into her program behind her and focus on the Memphis Tigers’ 2019-20 season 

    By Jonah Jordan October 14, 2019

  • Changes in culture recommended for Tiger women’s basketball program

    A report by an external firm has made a number of recommendations regarding changing the atmosphere surrounding the Memphis women's basketball program.

    By Clay Bailey October 10, 2019

  • Women’s basketball: Athletic administration also to blame, according to investigation

    The Pictor Group's investigation of the Memphis women's basketball program pinned several problems on the athletic administration. 

    By Drew Hill October 10, 2019

  • McFerrin hopes mix of young and old can push Tigers to better season

    Coach Melissa McFerrin hopes a mix of youth and veterans can lead the Tigers to their best season in recent memory. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 03, 2019

• September 2019

  • Memphis women’s basketball announces 13-game nonconference slate

    The University of Memphis women's basketball team, entering the season with the highest-ranked recruiting class in Melissa McFerrin's tenure, plays seven home games on its nonconference schedule.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 12, 2019

  • Memphis basketball: Date released for 2019 Memphis Madness

    Memphis fans should clear space on their calendar in early October. 

    By Drew Hill September 02, 2019

• July 2019

  • Former women’s basketball players come out in support of coach Melissa McFerrin

    Less than a month after the University of Memphis announced an investigation has been launched into the women's basketball program for claims of abuse and racial insensitivity by coach Melissa McFerrin, several former players are denying the allegations and coming out in support of the coach.

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill July 25, 2019

  • Emails provide timeline for Melissa McFerrin’s contract negotiations

    Emails between university officials show women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrin wanted to negotiate a new contract as early as January. 

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan July 07, 2019

  • Former players say abusive conditions existed under women’s basketball coach McFerrin

    Nine former players under University of Memphis women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrin have come forward with allegations of mistreatment and abuse, and exit interviews show many players had issues with the coach.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan July 04, 2019

  • University of Memphis initiates external review of women’s basketball program after allegations

    The University of Memphis issued a statement confirming the women's basketball program is undergoing an independent external review. 

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill July 03, 2019

• April 2019

  • Top 35 recruiting class earns Memphis women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin more time

    With a top recruiting class on the horizon accompanying hopes for better results, Melissa McFerrin earns a two-year contract extension from the University of Memphis.

    By Don Wade April 26, 2019

• March 2019

  • Video: ‘Women and Business 2019’ seminar highlights

    Three Memphis leaders who are excelling in vastly different fields share their perspectives on life and career in the video highlights from the Women and Business 2019 seminar.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 04, 2019

  • Women and Business panelists give career, life advice

    Beverly Robertson, Gina Sweat and Melissa McFerrin give career advice to a mostly female audience at The Daily Memphian's Women and Business Seminar.

    By Elle Perry March 01, 2019

• February 2019

  • Three successful women headline Daily Memphian seminar

    The Daily Memphian Women and Business Seminar features Beverly Roberston, Gina Sweat and Melissa McFerrin.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 22, 2019

• November 2018

  • Hard-to-read Shutes ready to continue success at University of Memphis

    Nobody at the breakfast table knew what school Jamirah Shutes would choose for college, not even her parents. Missouri, Ole Miss and Purdue were putting pressure on the 5-foot-7 guard from Brownsville to commit. The school 45 minutes away from her and her family still had a shot, though.

    By Jonah Jordan November 23, 2018

  • Young Tigers ‘needed’ challenge from close win in season-opener

    When the young and inexperienced Memphis women’s basketball team eked out a  68-67 win over Jackson State this week, it was a learning experience.

    By Jonah Jordan November 13, 2018

• October 2018

  • McFerrin enters 11th season with hopes of better record, upgraded facilities

    When women’s basketball head coach Melissa McFerrin signed her original contract with the University of Memphis in 2008, she immediately wanted to make changes, particularly to the Elma Roane Fieldhouse.  

    By Jonah Jordan October 13, 2018

  • Memphis Tigers announce Madness schedule

    The Memphis Tigers released the schedule for Thursday night’s long-anticipated Memphis Madness event at FedExForum, the christening of coach Penny Hardaway’s inaugural season.

    By Jonah Jordan October 04, 2018