Katrina Merriweather building new energy in Memphis women’s basketball
University of Memphis Lady Tigers head coach Katrina Merriweather (left) explains a play during practice on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Lady Tigers head coach Katrina Merriweather (left) watches during practice on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Lady Tigers head coach Katrina Merriweather (left) jokes with Makaiya Brooks (right) during practice on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Lady Tigers head coach Katrina Merriweather (left) talks with Emani Jefferson (right) during practice on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Lady Tigers head coach Katrina Merriweather (right) gestures during practice on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The first-year coach is emphasizing building positivity among a mix of Tigers veterans and players from her former school, Wright State.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis Tigers Women's Basketball Katrina Merriweather 2021-22 college basketball Madison GriggsSteven Johnson
Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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