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sports1 year ago

"Tennessee Parts Ways with Lady Vols Coach Kellie Harper After 5 Seasons"

Tennessee has fired Kellie Harper as the Lady Vols coach after five seasons, citing the need for a change despite her contributions as a three-time national champion student-athlete. Harper's coaching tenure included a 108-52 record, but the program seeks a leader to bring them back to national title contention. Harper expressed gratitude for the opportunity to coach at her alma mater, and her departure marks the second coaching change in the SEC this offseason.

via The Associated Press|
#coaching-change#kellie-harper#lady-vols
sports1 year ago

Tennessee Lady Vols Seek New Leadership After Firing Kellie Harper

Kellie Harper has been fired as the head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols after failing to advance past the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. The program has struggled to recruit top talent and has fallen behind rivals South Carolina and LSU. Harper's replacement will face high expectations to return the Lady Vols to their former glory, and the administration must decide whether to hire someone with a connection to the program's past or go in a new direction.

via ESPN|
#coaching#kellie-harper#lady-vols
sports1 year ago

"Tennessee Women's Basketball Coach Kellie Harper Fired After 5 Seasons"

Tennessee has fired women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper after five seasons, during which the team went 108-52 with four postseason appearances but no Sweet 16 finishes. Athletic director Danny White cited the need for a change in leadership, signaling the program's desire to return to the top. Harper, a former Lady Vol and three-time national champion student-athlete, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to coach at her alma mater. The university will now begin a nationwide search for her replacement.

via The Athletic|
#coaching-change#kellie-harper#sec
sports1 year ago

"Lady Vols Seek New Head Coach After Firing Kellie Harper"

Kellie Harper has been fired as the head coach of the Lady Vols women's basketball team at the University of Tennessee after five years. The decision was announced by Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White, who praised Harper's contributions to the program. A nationwide search for a new coach is set to begin immediately, and Harper expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the team. During her tenure, she led the team to 16 postseason appearances and back-to-back NCAA Sweet 16s.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#coaching-change#kellie-harper#lady-vols
sports1 year ago

"University of Tennessee Fires Women's Basketball Coach Kellie Harper After Five Seasons"

Tennessee has fired women's basketball head coach Kellie Harper after five seasons, aiming to revitalize a program that has not reached a national championship since Pat Summitt's tenure. Despite winning 20 or more games four times, Harper was unable to elevate the team beyond the Sweet 16, and her buyout was reduced to 50% of her annual compensation. The decision follows Tennessee's recent struggles in the NCAA tournament and a shift in the SEC's women's basketball landscape, marking the end of Harper's tenure at her alma mater.

via ESPN|
#kellie-harper#lady-vols#ncaa
sports1 year ago

"University of Tennessee Athletics Fires Women's Basketball Coach Kellie Harper After Five Seasons"

Tennessee Athletics announces that Kellie Harper will not return as head coach for the women's basketball team next season. Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White thanked Harper for her contributions and announced a nationwide search for a new head coach. Harper, a three-time national champion point guard and UT graduate, led the team to multiple postseason appearances during her five-year tenure.

via University of Tennessee Athletics|
#coaching-change#kellie-harper#ncaa-tournament
sports1 year ago

"Kellie Harper's Next Move After Lady Vols' March Madness Disappointment"

After a disappointing early exit from the NCAA tournament, Tennessee Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper faces a pivotal offseason as the team loses key players and looks to improve its performance. With the departure of senior stars Rickea Jackson and Jasmine Powell, Harper must focus on recruiting and developing new talent to maintain the team's progress. The Lady Vols will need to address their frontcourt and scoring needs, as well as improve their high school recruiting to secure sustainable success in the future.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|
#basketball#kellie-harper#lady-vols
sports1 year ago

"Key Moments and Matchups in Lady Vols' March Madness Journey"

Lady Vols basketball coach Kellie Harper expressed disbelief and frustration after a controversial timeout call impacted their NCAA tournament loss to NC State. Harper recalled a similar situation in a previous game and emphasized the fine margins in high-stakes matchups, acknowledging that one mistake or missed opportunity can change the outcome.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|
#basketball#controversial-timeout#kellie-harper
sports1 year ago

"Kamilla Cardoso's Miracle Buzzer-Beater Keeps South Carolina Undefeated"

Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper explained that leaving Kamilla Cardoso open at the top of the arc was part of a defensive strategy to prevent a pass to the paint, but it ultimately cost them the game as Cardoso made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give South Carolina a 74-73 win in the SEC Tournament semifinal. Despite strong performances from Rickea Jackson and Jewel Spear, Tennessee suffered their third loss to South Carolina in three weeks, with this game being the closest any team has played against the undefeated Gamecocks.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|
#kamilla-cardoso#kellie-harper#lady-vols
sports2 years ago

MTSU Hands Kellie Harper First In-State Loss with 73-62 Victory over Lady Vols Basketball

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) defeated the Lady Vols basketball team 73-62, marking coach Kellie Harper's first loss to an in-state opponent in 16 games. MTSU's Jalynn Gregory scored a team-high 22 points, including five 3-pointers, while MTSU outshot Tennessee from behind the arc. Tennessee was without star forward Rickea Jackson and junior forward Jillian Hollingshead. MTSU swung the momentum in their favor with an 8-0 run before halftime and dominated the rebounding battle. Tennessee's Karoline Striplin had a career-high 29 points, but no other Lady Vols scored in double figures.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|
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