I know, I know, it's just a RUMOR, but what if...

#26
#26
DD is a mixed bag to me,at times she looks great and other times lackadaisical,you never know which one shows up


of course this is just a rumor
 
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stubbs9 said:
If DD doesn't come back, i wont be a fan anymore. She posted that long IG post about how she wants to be there for the freshmen.
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True, but these are changing times...for many young people today, their word is no longer their bond...even with the understanding [that] practically everyone was on Te'a's side[to let her stay]...this[if the reason] could have really rattled DD...I'm still a fan...she left it on the floor for us 🏀 LVFL...I'm a TRUE believer in "THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON"...it's still SCARY though...😮😓🤤
 
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I don't think DD posted the original Instagram post and skipped the WNBA draft for giggles. Clearly, she intended to return, but something happened that made her decide to move on. Whatever it was, it was clearly big enough for her to make such an extreme move.

There will surely be a flood of those calling her evil personified, but I will not be one of them. She was my favorite player on the team, and I will be saddened to see her go.
 
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I'm happy to see her go. It was clear from the start that UT wasn't a good fit for her and I wish her the best. I'm ready to start cheering on my Lady Vols who WANT to be here.
 
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Thanks Mule. Best of luck to DD. I hope she finds what she is searching for. Perhaps this departure will help in the recruitment of DeCosta?
 
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Diamond DeShields' final act for the Tennessee women's basketball team was a stunning reverse pivot.

Lady Vols coach Holly Warlick announced late Friday afternoon that the redshirt senior guard will not rejoin the team for a final season,

"Diamond has opted to forego her final collegiate season,” Warlick said in a school release. “She earned a degree from UT and now has a chance to play professionally."

Warlick immediately then spun the narrative forward, taking stock in who will be available for next season.

“I am pleased with the commitment of our talented group of returnees and highly-regarded freshman class, and I have been encouraged with the talent, chemistry, attitude, work ethic and intensity that have been displayed thus far during off-season workouts," Warlick said in the release. "Our staff can’t wait to continue building on that. We look forward to welcoming senior Kortney Dunbar and freshman Evina Westbrook to campus for the second summer session and are very excited about the future of this program, both for the upcoming season and in the years to come.”

DeShields announced after the season that she was returning for a final season rather than enter the WNBA draft, which was an option. She submitted a lengthy post to Instragram, saying that she was returning to "develop my game further" and play for championships. She also stressed the intention to be a "big sister" for the four incoming freshmen.

"Giving these four young ladies an opportunity to be themselves, make mistakes and still have the love they need and deserve is my first priority," DeShields wrote.
 
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T_Vol376 said:
Well...if those 10 want to be there...I'm okay. Maybe in the end everything shakes out like it's supposed to. Time will tell...
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Life does have a way of eventually evening out. Here is a big opportunity for players to step up and make a difference.
 
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Rickster said:
Thanks Mule. Best of luck to DD. I hope she finds what she is searching for. Perhaps this departure will help in the recruitment of DeCosta?
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Why would it? Diamond would have been gone by the time Aquira showed up in any circumstance.
 
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T_Vol376 said:
Yep. This could be the start of something good.
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It's definitely an opportunity for the three freshman (excluding KK) to get a lot of PT alongside Tennessee's best, most experienced players. This also works out for MeMe, who would have likely seen reduced PT if DD, Te'a, and Alexa stuck around.

My concern is that this turns into a Kentucky redux and the bad news is not finished...
 
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Amb3096 said:
It's definitely an opportunity for the three freshman (excluding KK) to get a lot of PT alongside Tennessee's best, most experienced players. This also works out for MeMe, who would have likely seen reduced PT if DD, Te'a, and Alexa stuck around.

My concern is that this turns into a Kentucky redux and the bad news is not finished...
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Only other bad news that could happen from here would be if Westbrook doesn't come or Russell leaves and I don't see either happening.
 
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