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Tennessee Dismisses Guard Ruby Whitehorn Days Before Opener After Marijuana Charge

Coach Kim Caldwell cited program standards following an August case resolved through judicial diversion.

Overview

  • Campus police stopped Whitehorn early Oct. 30 and charged her with misdemeanor simple possession after finding marijuana, with a report listing 5.59 grams.
  • She had rejoined the team after a Sept. 5 plea to aggravated trespassing and aggravated burglary that secured judicial diversion with potential expungement after one year.
  • Police said the Aug. 8 incident involved kicking in a front and bedroom door at a woman's residence; Whitehorn told officers she was trying to retrieve her phone and passport.
  • Caldwell issued a statement emphasizing program standards and expressing personal support for Whitehorn despite the decision.
  • Tennessee, ranked No. 8, opens Tuesday at No. 9 N.C. State, and Whitehorn had started 28 games last season with 11.6 points per game.