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Adia Barnes Named SMU Women's Basketball Coach, Sparks Hope

4/5/2025

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Adia Barnes, celebrated for her remarkable nine-season tenure at Arizona, has taken the helm as the head women's basketball coach at Southern Methodist University (SMU). With a stellar 169-114 record and a trip to the NCAA Championship Game in 2021, Barnes steps in to revitalize SMU after a challenging season, igniting hopes for a brighter future.

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Adia Barnes, celebrated for her remarkable nine-season tenure at Arizona, has taken the helm as the head women's basketball coach at Southern Methodist University (SMU). With a stellar 169-114 record and a trip to the NCAA Championship Game in 2021, Barnes steps in to revitalize SMU after a challenging season, igniting hopes for a brighter future.