Memphis Tigers Hire New Women's Basketball Head Coach

Hana Haden joins the program after leading Georgia Southern to a successful season

Apr. 1, 2026 at 4:05pm

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The University of Memphis has hired Hana Haden as the new head coach of the women's basketball program. Haden comes to Memphis after a successful stint at Georgia Southern, where she led the team to a 23-8 record and a spot in the WBIT tournament in the 2025-26 season. She was also named the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year.

Why it matters

The women's basketball program at the University of Memphis has struggled in recent years, so the hiring of a new head coach with a proven track record of success is an important move to help turn the program around and build excitement around the team.

The details

Hana Haden joins the Tigers after spending the last several seasons as the head coach at Georgia Southern University. In the 2025-26 season, she led the Eagles to a 23-8 overall record and a 16-22 conference record, earning the team a spot in the WBIT tournament. Haden was also named the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year for her efforts.

  • Haden was hired as the new head coach on April 1, 2026.
  • She led Georgia Southern to a 23-8 record in the 2025-26 season.

The players

Hana Haden

The new head coach of the University of Memphis women's basketball program, joining the team after a successful stint at Georgia Southern University.

Ed Scott

The Athletic Director at the University of Memphis who announced the hiring of Hana Haden as the new women's basketball head coach.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to welcome Hana Haden to the University of Memphis and our women's basketball program. Her track record of success and ability to develop student-athletes make her the perfect fit to lead our team to new heights.”

— Ed Scott, Athletic Director, University of Memphis

What’s next

Haden will be formally introduced as the new head coach during a press conference on April 5, 2026.

The takeaway

The hiring of Hana Haden as the new women's basketball head coach at the University of Memphis represents an important step in revitalizing the program and building towards future success on the court.