Auburn parts ways with head women's basketball coach Johnnie Harris

Auburn has parted ways with head women’s basketball coach Johnnie Harris, the athletic department announced.

Harris went 58-63 in four seasons at Auburn, making just two postseason appearances. After leading the Tigers to a 16-15 record and an NIT appearance during the 2022-23 season, the Tigers improved to 20-12 last season and made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019.

Statement from athletic director John Cohen:

“After a thorough review of our women’s basketball program, I have made the difficult decision that a leadership change is in the best interest of Auburn University,” Auburn athletics director John Cohen said in a statement. “I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for Johnnie. 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.”

A national search for a new women’s basketball coach will begin immediately.