TIGERSMemphis' Melissa McFerrin over the yearsMemphis Commercial AppealMelissa McFerrin celebrates with her team during Memphis Madness held Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.Joe Rondone, Joe Rondone/The Commercial AppealMelissa McFerrin smiles from the sideline during Memphis Madness held Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.Joe Rondone, Joe Rondone/The Commercial AppealMemphis point guard Taylor Barnes (left) with men's basketball coach Penny Hardaway and women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrinBen Solomon/American Athletic ConferenceLady Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin (second left) looks on as her during action against ECU in their conference game at Elma Roane Fieldhouse.Mark Weber, The Commercial AppealAmerican coach Melissa McFerrin talks with guard Nicole Ryan during a timeout in the second half against Holy Cross of the Patriot League women's basketball tournament championship game Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Worcester, Mass. Holy Cross defeated American 56-48 and earned an automatic bid in the NCAA tournament.Greg M. Cooper, APApril 16, 2012 - Incoming University of Memphis Director of Athletics Tom Bowen stands outside the Penny Hardaway Hall of Fame with football coach Justin Fuente, women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrin and men's basketball coach Josh Pastner after being introduced on Monday. The former Athletic Director at San Jose State University will be replacing R.C. Johnson in June.Mike Brown, The Commercial AppealNovember 6, 2013 - Memphis women's head basketball coach Melissa McFerrin works with the Lady Tigers during a practice.Mark WeberMemphis coach Melissa McFerrin, right, speaks to Breigha Wilder-Cochran during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in Hartford, Conn.Jessica Hill, APMemphis head coach Melissa McFerrin watches the action in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn.Mark Humphrey, APMemphis' head coach Melissa McFerrin, right, argues a call with referee Thurman Leggs Jr. during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 in Louisville, Ky.Timothy D. Easley, APMemphis coach Melissa McFerrin gestures as she directs her team against Louisville in a NCAA women's college basketball game in Louisville. Ky., Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.Garry Jones, APMemphis head coach Melissa McFerrin instructs her players while they compete against Louisville in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn.Yalonda M. James, APLouisville head coach Jeff Walz converses with Memphis head coach Melissa McFerrin prior to the start of their NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn.Yalonda M. James, APMemphis head coach Melissa McFerrin watches the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in Storrs, Conn., on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015.Fred Beckham, APMemphis head coach Melissa McFerrin answers a question during the American Athletic Conference women's basketball media day, Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in Orlando, Fla.John Raoux, APHouston head coach Ronald Hughy, center, speaks as East Carolina head coach Heather Macy, left, and Memphis head coach Melissa McFerrin listen during the American Athletic Conference women's basketball media day, Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in Orlando, Fla.John Raoux, APJan 13, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Lady Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin during the first half against the Connecticut Huskies at Elma Roane Field House.Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY SportsUniversity of Memphis Coach Melissa McFerrin talks with player Loysha Morris (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn.Karen Pulfer Focht, APJan 30, 2016; Hartford, CT, USA; Memphis Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin reacts from the sideline against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half at XL Center.David Butler II, David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsJan 30, 2016; Hartford, CT, USA; Memphis Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin watches from the sideline against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half at XL Center.David Butler II, David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsJan 30, 2016; Hartford, CT, USA; Memphis Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin talks with guard Taylor Williams (3) in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies at XL Center. UConn defeated Memphis 83-40.David Butler II, David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsMemphis head coach Melissa McFerrin reacts during the first half of her team's 83-40 loss to Connecticut in an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.Fred Beckham, APLady Tiger head coach Melissa McFerrin dances during Memphis Madness at the FedExForum Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2017.Mark Weber/The Commercial AppealLady Tiger head coach Melissa McFerrin dances during Memphis Madness at the FedExForum Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2017.Mark Weber/The Commercial AppealFeb 25, 2017; Storrs, CT, USA; Memphis Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin watches from the sideline as they take on the Connecticut Huskies in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.David Butler II, David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsFeb 25, 2017; Storrs, CT, USA; Memphis Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin watches from the sideline as they take on the Connecticut Huskies in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. UConn defeated Memphis 91-48.David Butler II, David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsMemphis coach Melissa McFerrin watches her team during a 91-48 loss to Connecticut in an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.Fred Beckham, APDec 31, 2017; Hartford, CT, USA; Memphis Lady Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin watches from the sideline as they take on the Connecticut Huskies in the first half at XL Center.David Butler II, David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2017; Hartford, CT, USA; Memphis Lady Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin watches from the sideline against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half at XL Center.David Butler II, David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2017; Hartford, CT, USA; Memphis Lady Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin watches from the sideline as they take on the Connecticut Huskies in the first half at XL Center.David Butler II, David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsMemphis head coach Melissa McFerrin watches from the sideline during an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Hartford, Conn.Stephen Dunn, APMemphis head coach Melissa McFerrin yells to her team during an NCAA college basketball game against UConn Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Hartford, Conn. UConn won, 97-49.Stephen Dunn, APOctober 04 2018 - Melissa McFerrin, head coach of the Memphis Tigers women's basketball team, speaks during Memphis Madness at the FedExForum on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.Mark Weber/The Commercial AppealJan 24, 2018; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Lady Tigers head coach Melissa McFerrin during the first half against the Connecticut Huskies at Elma Roane Field House.Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY SportsMemphis head coach Melissa McFerrin reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Hartford, Conn.Jessica Hill, APMarch 04, 2019 - Ashia Jones hugs Memphis women's basketball head coach Melissa McFerrin during senior night celebrations before the start of Monday night's game versus the Temple Owls.Brad Vest/The Commercial Appeal