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Georgia Southern's Hana Haden Hired as Memphis Women's Basketball Coach
Hana Haden was hired to replace Alex Simmons after leading Georgia Southern to a 23-8 season and earning Sun Belt Coach of the Year honors.
- On Thursday, Athletic Director Ed Scott announced the University of Memphis hired Hana Haden as the 14th head coach of its women's basketball program.
- Haden joins the Tigers after leading Georgia Southern to a 23-8 record during the 2025-26 season, earning Sun Belt Coach of the Year honors and a WBIT berth.
- The new coach replaces Alex Simmons, who compiled a 30-61 overall record over three seasons with the Tigers, bringing proven postseason success to Memphis.
- An introductory press conference is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, with Action News 5 streaming the event live on their website.
- University leadership expects Haden to elevate the program through her drive and determination, aiming to build a championship-caliber team for Memphis Women's Basketball.
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Hana Haden named head coach at Memphis
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Georgia Southern's Hana Haden hired as Memphis women's basketball coach
Memphis has hired Hana Haden from Georgia Southern as the 14th women’s basketball coach in program history. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the hiring Thursday.
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