The University of Tennessee has fired women's basketball coach Kellie Harper after five seasons, following their NCAA Tournament exit. Harper had a successful tenure with a record of 108-52, reaching two Sweet 16s and two second rounds. Speculation arises about potential replacements, with Duke's Kara Lawson among the candidates.
Kellie Harper out as head coach of the Lady Vols. Where does the program go from here and can it return to national prominence? @joerexrode and I discuss now on @1025TheGame https://t.co/XPVtWkzQ3B
Tennessee fires Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper after 5 seasons https://t.co/uos64eSKR8
So does Kara Lawson ditch Duke for Tennessee? Would only feel right for her to take that job and uphold the tradition started by her late mentor and coach Pat Summitt.
not surprised Harper was let go based on rumblings all season but also, not sure what more she could have done the end of this season. Tennessee played darn hard and went through a lot. https://t.co/mhbutjaoEY
Who should Tennessee Women's Basketball hire next? https://t.co/8SdKvoCMBE
After 5 seasons, Kellie Harper is out as the Head Coach at the University of Tennessee. #LadyVolNation #NCAAW @CoachYoungNJ https://t.co/8r4pdnhVNq
Kellie Harper shouldn't be out of a job long. Went 108-52 at Tennessee, didn't finish lower than tied for 4th in SEC, 2 Sweet 16s, 2 second rounds. Last 3 teams she lost to in NCAA tournament - Louisville in '22, Virginia Tech in '23 and NC State in '24 - advanced to Final Four.
5 candidates for Tennessee to replace Kellie Harper, including Duke's Kara Lawson https://t.co/pJfhYeL9cW https://t.co/HmspIowcTM
Tennessee fires Kellie Harper after 5 seasons https://t.co/76K4Zzm6E5 https://t.co/t8y5QfCzSP
Tennessee fires women's basketball coach Kellie Harper week after NCAA Tournament ouster https://t.co/Z2wheOZtYQ