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Joye Lee-McNelis dies at 63: Former Southern Miss, Memphis women's basketball coach battled cancer for years
Longtime women's college basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis died at the age of 63 after a prolonged battle with cancer, Southern Miss announced. She retired following the 2024-25 season after 21 years coaching at her alma mater. Lee-McNelis also led Memphis from 1991 to 2004, guiding the Tigers to four NCAA Tournament appearances.
Arrangements were announced for long-time University of Southern Mississippi women's basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis.
Lee-McNelis has battled cancer since her diagnosis in 2017. Despite her fight, she remained a pillar of strength on the ...
Joye Lee-McNelis contract. Lee-McNelis was on a three-year contract that paid her an average annual salary of $190,000. It was set to expire on April 30. Joye Lee-McNelis year-by-year record.
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