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First-Year Mizzou Assistant Steve Wright Hired by Memphis
- Missouri assistant Steve Wright was hired by Penny Hardaway to join the Memphis Tigers coaching staff.
- Wright spent just one season in Columbia before moving to the American Athletic Conference.
- He previously coached at Duquesne for two seasons and helped the Dukes win the 2025 A-10 tournament.
- Wright also spent three seasons at Bowling Green and began his Division I career at Cleveland State in 2019.
- Gates called Wright well-established in the grassroots of basketball and strong in recruiting.
- Wright is the first assistant coach to leave Gates' staff in the current offseason.
- The report comes from multiple outlets and adds context to Missouri's coaching changes.
- The piece notes Wright's college coaching path across several programs before Memphis.
- The article quotes Missouri coach Dennis Gates on Wright's fit and recruiting ability.
- The hire adds to Memphis' ongoing changes in their coaching staff this offseason.
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