Review: Title IX Issues in Memphis Women's Basketball

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An external investigation concerning allegations of mistreatment and verbal abuse within the University of Memphis women's basketball team concluded there is “a negative culture and atmosphere surrounding the program,” but did not recommend the firing of coach Melissa McFerrin, according to a report released Thursday.

As reported by The Commercial Appeal of Memphis, the investigation determined that the program’s poor culture was due, in part, to the deterioration of the relationship between McFerrin and former athletic director Tom Bowen, as well as Title IX disparities between the men’s and women’s basketball programs.

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