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UConn, Tennessee alums dominate WNBA rosters

I just took a look at the 12 opening-day rosters for WNBA teams and it should not come as a surprise that UConn and Tennessee lead the way with the most alums.There are 11 former Huskies currently on WNBA rosters while Tennessee grads account for 10 roster spots. Duke and Rutgers are next with seven each ... Read More...

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Kyra Elzy to be named assistant women's basketball coach at Tennessee

Kyra Elzy to be named assistant women
A former Tennessee Lady Vol is returning to join the coaching staff of new women’s basketball coach Holly Warlick. Kyra Elzy has decided the leave SEC-rival Kentucky and will fill one of two assistant openings on UT’s staff. The university announced the hire Thursday afternoon. “I am humbled, honored and excited for the ... Read More...

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Q&A With Tennessee Lady Vols Freshman Cierra Burdick About Pat Summitt

Q&A With Tennessee Lady Vols Freshman Cierra Burdick About Pat Summitt
After Pat Summitt's announcement that she'd be stepping down as head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols, many responded with reflections on her career, her role in the growth of women's basketball, and her legacy as one of the greatest coaches in our nation has seen. We had the opportunity to get a few additional thoughts ... Read More...

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Flint native Tonya Edwards recalls playing days with retired Tennessee coach Pat Summit

Flint native Tonya Edwards recalls playing days with retired Tennessee coach Pat Summit
“One of the things (I learned) is just be disciplined in how you attack things, how you go about it and make sure you don’t cut any corners” said Edwards, who played for Summit from 1986 to 1990 and earned MVP awards during the Lady Vols first-ever national championship in 1987. “Always compete to the best of your ... Read More...

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Pat Summitt steps aside as Tennessee coach

Pat Summitt is stepping aside as Tennessee's women's basketball coach and taking the title of "head coach emeritus" with long-time assistant Holly Warlick being promoted to replace the sport's winningest coach. Tennessee released a statement Wednesday announcing the move. ... Read More...

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Voepel: In an emotional matchup, Baylor and Tennessee trying to keep it simple

Voepel: In an emotional matchup, Baylor and Tennessee trying to keep it simple
You don't have to dub in any violin music or add manufactured sentimentality. Monday's regional final matchup between No. 1 seed Baylor and No. 2 seed Tennessee has a lot of very genuine emotional elements. "We talk about it off the court," Tennessee senior Alicia Manning said. "Win or lose, we're probably ... Read More...

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2012 women's NCAA tournament -- Underclassmen push Tennessee Lady Vols to Elite Eight

2012 women
Sophomore Meighan Simmons is growing up game-to-game for Tennessee, yet she still has that little-kid face. She hits a big shot and looks as gleeful as a 6-year-old who just punked a bunch of older kids in a game of marbles … well, if children still played marbles, that is. Actually, some probably still do. You could see Simmons ... Read More...

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Simmons clutch off bench as Tennessee rallies

Simmons clutch off bench as Tennessee rallies
Tennessee was down 14 points against 11th-seeded Kansas, an unheralded bunch that few though could test the mighty Lady Vols. Feisty sophomore Meighan Simmons gave Tennessee the boost it needed to survive and advance to yet another regional final. Simmons scored 16 of her 22 points off the bench in the second ... Read More...