12 Facts About Melissa McFerrin

Melissa McFerrin announced her retirement from coaching in February 2021.

Melissa McFerrin grew up in Cassville, Missouri, and participated on the track team in high school, competing in the high jump where she placed first in class A in 1978.

Melissa McFerrin attended the University of Missouri between 1979 and 1983, earning a letter in basketball each of her four years as the starting point guard for the Tigers.

Melissa McFerrin help the team to the Big Eight title in 1983 and two NCAA tournament appearances in 1982 and 1983.

Melissa McFerrin then moved on to Ohio State where she served as an assistant for seven years.

Melissa McFerrin served as the recruiting coordinator during her tenure at Ohio State.

In 1997, Melissa McFerrin moved to the professional ranks, joining the New York Liberty as an assistant coach.

Melissa McFerrin then moved on to the Washington Mystics where she stayed for three years, two of which as the general manager.

In 2002, Melissa McFerrin returned to the college coaching ranks, initially as an assistant coach for the University of Minnesota, and then as an associate head coach for the same team.

In 2004, Melissa McFerrin took on her first head coaching position accepting the position at American University.

Melissa McFerrin was named Patriot League Coach of the year.

Melissa McFerrin became the head coach at the University of Memphis in 2008.