Katrina Merriweather hired as Memphis women’s basketball coach
Merriweather had a winning record in each of her five seasons at Wright State and will be tasked with turning around a Memphis program that won just four games in 2020-21.
Topic: Melissa McFerrin
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March 2021
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The latest on the Memphis women’s basketball coaching search
The Tigers’ search for Melissa McFerrin’s replacement could wrap up soon, and potential candidates range from high-major assistants to mid-major head coaches.
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February 2021
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Who’ll replace Melissa McFerrin at Memphis? Here are 7 coaches to consider
With McFerrin’s retirement as women’s basketball coach, the Tigers have some good local and regional candidates to think about.
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Memphis women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin retires
University of Memphis women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin announces her retirement after a tenure marred by abuse allegations and a lack of consistent on-court success.
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January 2021
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Memphis women’s basketball adds DePaul transfer guard
Maya Stovall is not eligible to play for the Tigers this season.
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November 2020
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Memphis women’s basketball opener postponed
The Tigers’ opponent, Southern Illinois, announced Friday it is entering a coronavirus-related pause.
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Madison Griggs shot the lights out last year. Where does she go from there?
Memphis native and Tigers guard Madison Griggs shattered records as a freshman last season.
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September 2020
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From Cameroon to Memphis, Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu’s gamble pays off
The Tigers have given the player her chance to spread her wings.
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July 2020
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U of M athletics announces cost-reduction measures because of COVID-19
In coronavirus' wake, the University of Memphis athletics department is cutting 14% from administrative and sports operational budgets and personnel savings for the 2020-21 school year. Some coaches and administrators, however, are stepping in to financially support the department and the Tiger Scholarship Fund.
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February 2020
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Memphis’ sharpshooting freshman guard exceeds expectations
Memphis guard Madison Griggs' sharpshooting has even surprised coach Melissa McFerrin.
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October 2019
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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September 2019
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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.
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Memphis basketball: Date released for 2019 Memphis Madness
Memphis fans should clear space on their calendar in early October.
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July 2019
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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April 2019
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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.
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March 2019
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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.
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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.
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February 2019
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Three successful women headline Daily Memphian seminar
The Daily Memphian Women and Business Seminar features Beverly Roberston, Gina Sweat and Melissa McFerrin.
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November 2018
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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.
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