Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
“I’ve done a little bit of everything,” said Memphis Tigers women’s basketball coach Hana Haden, right, standing with athletic director Ed Scott. “I’ve driven the bus, I’ve taped ankles. I’ve taught online PE class.” (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
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Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Can Hana Haden resurrect the Memphis women’s basketball program?
Will Haden turn the Tigers into the vibrant, fun, competitive program it should be?
“Yes,” said LeAnn Snider. “She’s going to have success. She’s a natural when it comes to leadership. She’s a perfectionist. She’s won everywhere she’s been. And she won’t stop until the job is done.”
How can Snider be so confident, you may ask?
She’s Haden’s mom.
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