The University of Tennessee has announced that Kim Caldwell, head coach of the Lady Volunteers basketball team, has been suspended indefinitely due to allegations of misconduct. This decision comes after Caldwell’s recent suspension of three star players following a victory over Alabama, reportedly due to their reactions to the win. citeturn0search0
Caldwell, who took over as head coach in April 2024, has been instrumental in revitalizing the Lady Vols’ program. Under her leadership, the team achieved its best start since the 2017-18 season and secured a notable victory over UConn. citeturn0search1
Prior to joining Tennessee, Caldwell had a distinguished coaching career. She led Marshall University to a 26-7 record in the 2023-24 season, earning accolades such as the WBCA’s Spalding Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year and the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year. citeturn0search4
The indefinite suspension of Coach Caldwell has raised concerns among fans and the broader basketball community. The university has not yet provided detailed information regarding the nature of the allegations or the duration of the suspension. As the situation develops, stakeholders are awaiting further updates from the university.
navlistRecent Developments in Tennessee Lady Vols Basketballturn0news8