After a disappointing season, Auburn University officials have decided to make a leadership change with its women’s basketball program.
Director of Athletics John Cohen announced Thursday that Johnnie Harris is no longer the head coach of the Tigers.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for Johnnie,” said Cohen. “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.”
The Auburn women’s basketball team finished the season at 12-18, including a lost to Florida in the first round of the SEC women’s basketball tournament in Greenville, SC Wednesday.
Auburn University officials say a national search for a new women’s basketball coach will begin immediately.
