A week after new athletic director Damon Evans fired Toyelle Wilson from her position as head women’s basketball coach, SMU announced Adia Barnes as the new head coach of women’s basketball. Five days later on April 9,

Over the last year, SMU has shown a clear commitment to athletic growth. It’s been presented in a number of forms, such as joining the ACC, its historic fundraising efforts and a number of big-time hires from President-elect Jay Hartzell to Athletic Director Damon Evans and even men’s basketball coach Andy Enfield.

Think big. Be bold.” That’s the message echoing through Moody Coliseum as Adia Barnes, one of college basketball’s most respected figures, was officially introduced as SMU’s new women’s head coach. For Mustang fans,