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J&J Show: Memphis Pays $1-Million to Unload Women's Coach Simmons
After three seasons with an 18-36 conference record, Memphis fires Alex Simmons amid program struggles and off-court issues; interim coach Shalon Pillow to lead search.
- Memphis announced Monday, March 9, 2026, that it fired Alex Simmons, head women's basketball coach, agreeing to a $1.01 million buyout to end her contract.
- On March 9, 2026, Memphis fired Alex Simmons after a 30-61 record, with off-court turmoil including Paris Gaines's arrest, adding pressure to the program.
- Shalon Pillow will assume interim oversight of the program while the university conducts a national search, Ed Scott, Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, said.
- Athletic director Ed Scott will lead the search amid questions about funding and resources, and Simmons’ contract signed through 2029 includes an offset provision for earnings from new jobs.
- Memphis has not made the NCAA Tournament since 1998, and Simmons, a former Gardner-Webb coach and Tennessee player, arrived after leading Gardner-Webb to the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
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J&J Show: Memphis pays $1-Million to Unload Women's Coach Simmons
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