Former women’s basketball players come out in support of coach Melissa McFerrin
University of Memphis women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrin runs her team through defensive drills on Nov. 14, 2018 at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Former U of M women’s basketball players are coming to the defense of McFerrin, who is under investigation for allegations of verbal and physical abuse. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
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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Melissa McFerrin University of Memphis women's basketballJonah Jordan
Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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