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Tennessee Reinstates Ruby Whitehorn to Lady Vols After Plea Deal

The decision follows a judicial‑diversion plea that reduced felony counts to misdemeanors, setting probationary terms.

Overview

  • Coach Kim Caldwell announced Sept. 23 that Whitehorn is back on the roster after a lengthy suspension, noting she resumed full team activities the week of Sept. 8.
  • Whitehorn pleaded on Sept. 5 to misdemeanor vandalism and aggravated criminal trespass under judicial diversion after an Aug. 8 arrest.
  • Her agreement includes 11 months and 29 days of probation, anger management, and a requirement of no assaultive behavior toward the woman involved, with a court appearance set for Nov. 13.
  • Caldwell said the situation did not reflect well on the program, described the penalty as severe, and emphasized the program would have moved on if Whitehorn had not complied.
  • Whitehorn started 28 of 34 games last season and averaged 11.6 points after transferring from Clemson, making her return significant for Tennessee’s rotation.