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Niele Ivey Joins Grizzlies' Staff, Becomes Ninth Active NBA Female Assistant Coach

Notre Dame's Niele Ivy will become the ninth active female assistant coach in the NBA when she joins the Memphis Grizzlies' staff.

Brad Jones, David McClure, James “Scoonie” Penn and Neven Spahija were also named assistants.

"There is no other place that has impacted me more as a player, coach, and person than Notre Dame. I've gained friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime," Ivey said in a statement. "But the biggest impact that I've had is from the relationship I have with coach McGraw. I'm so grateful for Coach McGraw. She has been so much more than just a coach, mentor, and boss.