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Ex-Southern Miss, Memphis coach Joye Lee-McNelis dies

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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.

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Ex-Southern Miss, Memphis coach Joye Lee-McNelis dies at 63

Longtime women's basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis has died at age 63 after a lengthy illness with lung cancer, the Southern Miss program announced Tuesday.

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Joye Lee-McNelis, who led Memphis women's basketball to four NCAA tournaments, dies at 63

McNelis, one of the most successful coaches in Memphis women’s basketball history, died June 24 after a yearslong battle with lung cancer.

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Arrangements announced for long-time USM women’s basketball coach

Arrangements were announced for long-time University of Southern Mississippi women's basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis.

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Legendary Women’s College Basketball Coach Has Tragically Passed Away

Lee-McNelis has battled cancer since her diagnosis in 2017. Despite her fight, she remained a pillar of strength on the ...

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