Harrogate, TN - Lincoln Memorial University is pleased to announce the appointment of Irelynn Davisson as the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach for the upcoming season. With her exceptional experience as both a successful collegiate athlete and a graduate assistant, Davisson brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the program.
 
Davisson's passion for the game, combined with her strong leadership skills, make her a valuable addition to the coaching staff at Lincoln Memorial University. As a graduate assistant at the university during the 2022-2023 season, Davisson demonstrated her ability to organize and motivate athletes, contributing to the development of two Second-Team All-Conference players. She also played a pivotal role in various team activities, including scouting, recruiting, coordinating travel, managing social media, and supervising an academic group.
 
"I am extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to continue my journey here at LMU alongside Coach Carter!" said Davisson.  "I would like to thank Coach Carter for this opportunity and allowing me to continue to work and grow under his leadership.  As a former player, I have a lot of pride and a special appreciation for the program and university. I couldn't be more excited to continue to work and build onto the foundation that the staff has laid for this program. Go Splitters!"
 
"I'm super excited to promote Coach Davisson to the position of assistant coach!" said Head Coach Devan Carter. "She is a tireless worker, someone who has played in our program, and embodies everything we want our players to be about.  Already, she has displayed the ability to recruit, attack tasks, no matter how small, and is no doubt ready for this opportunity.  I'm so proud of watching Coach Irelynn grow from a former player here at LMU, to a graduate assistant at LMU, and now to an assistant coach at LMU. Needless to say, her pride in LMU is immense!" 
 
Prior to her time at Lincoln Memorial University, Davisson enjoyed a successful athletic career as a student-athlete at Belmont Abbey College. Her achievements include being part of the Conference Carolinas Regular Season Championship team in 2019-2020 and the Conference Carolinas and Southeast Regional Championship team in 2020-2021. Davisson's leadership and communication skills were honed during her tenure as a student-athlete, and she gained valuable experience in mentoring and guiding fellow athletes. Davisson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in education from Belmont Abbey College and a Master of Business Administration in Sport Management from Lincoln Memorial University.
 
Irelynn Davisson's appointment as the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Lincoln Memorial University is a testament to her exceptional abilities, strong work ethic, and passion for the game. Her appointment further strengthens the coaching staff, enhancing the university's commitment to athletic excellence and the development of student-athletes.