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Former Women’s Basketball Standouts Sign Professional Contracts

Ariel Hearn and Brianna Wright have both signed contracts to play basketball in Germany

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Former University of Memphis women's basketball players Ariel Hearn and Brianna Wright have signed to play basketball overseas as announced by Eintracht Braunschweig Basketball Club.

Hearn was a four-year member of head coach Melissa McFerrin's program from 2012-16 while Wright competed her junior and senior seasons with the Tigers after transferring from Chipola Junior College in 2014.

"I'm extremely proud and excited for Ariel and Brianna to have the opportunity to chase their dreams of playing professional basketball," said McFerrin.