Auburn University announced a change in leadership for its women’s basketball program Thursday, parting ways with head coach Johnnie Harris after four seasons.
Athletic director John Cohen said the decision followed a thorough review of the program.
“After a thorough review of our women’s basketball program, I have made the difficult decision that a leadership change is in the best interest of Auburn University,” Cohen said in a statement. “I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for Johnnie. Having worked with her for more than a decade at two institutions, I know Johnnie is an exceptional person with a great basketball mind. I thank Johnnie for the way she represented Auburn and for her contributions to our women’s basketball program. While these decisions are never easy, the program must move in a new direction.”
Harris was hired ahead of the 2021-22 season and led the Tigers to a 12-18 finish this year, including a 3-13 mark in SEC play. She went 58-63 in her four seasons with Auburn and made one NCAA Tournament.
A national search for the program’s next head coach will begin immediately, the university said.
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