The University of Mississippi Athletics
Women's Basketball
Adrienne Motley
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- amotley@olemiss.edu
- Phone:
- 662-915-7592
Adrienne Motley is entering her first season with Ole Miss women's basketball during the 2026-27 season.
Motley comes to Oxford after spending three seasons at Penn State. In her first year with the Lady Lions, she served as the Director of Player Development, assisting on and off the court in the team’s historic run in the inaugural WBIT Final Four, while posting their best overall record in 10 years. She was promoted to assistant coach for her final two years in Happy Valley, where she helped the program earn their first top 10 win since 2012 by taking down No. 9/8 Ohio State during the 2024-25 season.
“I am thrilled to have Adrienne join our program,” said McPhee-McCuin. “She is renowned at player development and has a sharp basketball mind who brings a wealth of experience as an All-Conference player, a WNBA Draft pick, and professional player overseas. I look forward to her positively impacting our program for our players.”
As a collegiate athlete, Motley was a four-year starter for Miami, compiling a total of 1,844 points in 129 contests. She earned honorable mention All-America honors as well as Regional Finalist accolades from the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association, four consecutive placements on All-ACC teams, including two first team nods, and a Senior CLASS Award in her final collegiate season. Success at the NCAA level led her to becoming the 32nd selection of the 2017 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever.
Soon after turning pro, Motley went on to play professionally in Europe. She played for the Lulea Basket (Sweden), Celta Zorka Vigo (Spain), AO Eleftheria Moshatou (Greece), MBK Ruzomberok (Slovakia), and most recently, Rapid Bucharest (Romania). A few of the honors she earned overseas included a 2023 Romanian League Guard of the Year and first team selection, a 2022 Slovakian Extraliga second team honor and a 2019 Spanish Liga Femenina first team award.
Motley gained valuable leadership and community skills through involvement in several organizations. She notably worked as an assistant coach for the Boo Williams Summer League Girls 16U Elite Team and the Minnesota Fury Under Armour Elite Team.
“I am beyond excited to be in Oxford and join the Ole Miss family,” said Motley. “What Coach Yo has built here year after year has already made it a special place. So, I am honored to join such an elite and competitive program. I’m ready to get to work, pour into this team, and represent this program with pride! Hotty Toddy!”
Motley comes to Oxford after spending three seasons at Penn State. In her first year with the Lady Lions, she served as the Director of Player Development, assisting on and off the court in the team’s historic run in the inaugural WBIT Final Four, while posting their best overall record in 10 years. She was promoted to assistant coach for her final two years in Happy Valley, where she helped the program earn their first top 10 win since 2012 by taking down No. 9/8 Ohio State during the 2024-25 season.
“I am thrilled to have Adrienne join our program,” said McPhee-McCuin. “She is renowned at player development and has a sharp basketball mind who brings a wealth of experience as an All-Conference player, a WNBA Draft pick, and professional player overseas. I look forward to her positively impacting our program for our players.”
As a collegiate athlete, Motley was a four-year starter for Miami, compiling a total of 1,844 points in 129 contests. She earned honorable mention All-America honors as well as Regional Finalist accolades from the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association, four consecutive placements on All-ACC teams, including two first team nods, and a Senior CLASS Award in her final collegiate season. Success at the NCAA level led her to becoming the 32nd selection of the 2017 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever.
Soon after turning pro, Motley went on to play professionally in Europe. She played for the Lulea Basket (Sweden), Celta Zorka Vigo (Spain), AO Eleftheria Moshatou (Greece), MBK Ruzomberok (Slovakia), and most recently, Rapid Bucharest (Romania). A few of the honors she earned overseas included a 2023 Romanian League Guard of the Year and first team selection, a 2022 Slovakian Extraliga second team honor and a 2019 Spanish Liga Femenina first team award.
Motley gained valuable leadership and community skills through involvement in several organizations. She notably worked as an assistant coach for the Boo Williams Summer League Girls 16U Elite Team and the Minnesota Fury Under Armour Elite Team.
“I am beyond excited to be in Oxford and join the Ole Miss family,” said Motley. “What Coach Yo has built here year after year has already made it a special place. So, I am honored to join such an elite and competitive program. I’m ready to get to work, pour into this team, and represent this program with pride! Hotty Toddy!”
| COACHING CAREER | ||
| Year(s) | School | Position |
| 2026-Present | Ole Miss | Assistant Coach |
| 2024-26 | Penn State | Assistant Coach |
Tuesday, June 23
Tuesday, June 23
Monday, April 27
Sunday, March 22
