Ruby Whitehorn, the newest Lady Vol

[Vol4gzus]

ChuckiePoo...you love you some British Invasion Rock!

Martin Barre on guitar....the Tullsters rockin'.....saw in ktown with "Thick as a Brick" tour. Again welcome Ruby!

 

[Vol4gzus]

Welcome, Ruby...."bring your love (and game) to K'Town!"

Since you didn't "like" ,my Ruby "love to town" you can keep this as pretty much mirror each other in our post toasties.....Kenny Rogers will approve....he's not available to do so though......

 

[Volsfan2018]

Has Treasure expressed any interest. GBO.

She is following the Gabe, Roman, and Rizor on Instagram. Not sure if she fits our system and the reason why she didnt finish the season at Arizona, but she would be a good backup player to give 10-14 mins.

 

[VolBall09]

She is following the Gabe, Roman, and Rizor on Instagram. Not sure if she fits our system and the reason why she didnt finish the season at Arizona, but she would be a good backup player to give 10-14 mins.

Difference is none of our coaches are following her. I’m sure she’d love to come back to UT now, but again, I’d say no thanks. We have no use for a player like her at the moment.

If we’re taking anyone else it needs to be a big with eligibility or who can play immediately. Hunt would be a waste of a roster spot and a culture gamble imo.

She and her family said LOTS about Tennessee during her initial recruitment. Folks haven’t forgotten, just because we have an exciting new coach doesn’t mean we suddenly want her. They trashed UT plenty and now wanna come back. Nah, no thanks, have fun at Chattanooga or MTSU.

 

[Coach Jumper]

She is following the Gabe, Roman, and Rizor on Instagram. Not sure if she fits our system and the reason why she didnt finish the season at Arizona, but she would be a good backup player to give 10-14 mins.

Difference is none of our coaches are following her. I’m sure she’d love to come back to UT now, but again, I’d say no thanks. We have no use for a player like her at the moment.

If we’re taking anyone else it needs to be a big with eligibility or who can play immediately. Hunt would be a waste of a roster spot and a culture gamble imo.

She and her family said LOTS about Tennessee during her initial recruitment. Folks haven’t forgotten, just because we have an exciting new coach doesn’t mean we suddenly want her. They trashed UT plenty and now wanna come back. Nah, no thanks, have fun at Chattanooga or MTSU.

on this we agree,,NOPE !

 

[Orange-U-Glad]

Some people were concerned about CKC running her 94 foot game with current players. Looks like she will not be content to do that. She’s going after the players who will make this engine hum. I don’t know if she gets it done in one cycle, but it obvious that she knows what wants and is going after it.

 

[VolBall09]

Some people were concerned about CKC running her 94 foot game with current players. Looks like she will not be content to do that. She’s going after the players who will make this engine hum. I don’t know if she gets it done in one cycle, but it obvious that she knows what wants and is going after it.

And clearly she has that closing ability we’ve been missing. To land a player like Spencer during her visit was top notch.

Now with the addition of Ruby she can really cook. Even if we didn’t add anyone else I think this team would be very competitive. Have a feeling we aren’t done though.

 

[AllVols3]

Some people were concerned about CKC running her 94 foot game with current players. Looks like she will not be content to do that. She’s going after the players who will make this engine hum. I don’t know if she gets it done in one cycle, but it obvious that she knows what wants and is going after it.

She's also giving herself some time to recruit '25 and beyond by signing players with multiple years. I'm very impressed with how she's going about it.

 

[Orange.]

I was so excited about Ruby committing yesterday. I woke up even more excited about her today. Go, Ruby! Go LVs! Go Big Orange!

 

[JohnWardForever]

I live 550 miles from Knoxville. I usually travel back at least once, some years twice to watch basketball.

Because Coach Caldwell is building something special, I may sell my house and move back permanently!

Coach Caldwell gets it!

From day ONE, I told yall not to worry about Coach Caldwell.

 

[Ratvol]

And clearly she has that closing ability we’ve been missing. To land a player like Spencer during her visit was top notch.

Now with the addition of Ruby she can really cook. Even if we didn’t add anyone else I think this team would be very competitive. Have a feeling we aren’t done though.

H U G E difference from our last coaching staff.... I'm really excited about Lady Vols Bball again. Been awhile.

GO LADY VOLS

 

[Rons1989]

From day ONE, I told yall not to worry about Coach Caldwell.

I said the same you could tell just by the intruduction press conference she was a different beast and every interview she has had after that very impressive......when she didnt bring players and only one staff member with her i knew she was about business kellie first year she brought her staff n recruited the same type of players that she wouldve at missouri state....caldwell knows what a tennessee player should look like and she went out and got a great staff....i just heard a interview they asked about next years schedule and she said dnt kno much i delegate that basically its other important things to be worried about.....

 

[glv98]

ChuckiePoo...you love you some British Invasion Rock!

Martin Barre on guitar....the Tullsters rockin'.....saw in ktown with "Thick as a Brick" tour. Again welcome Ruby!

Just for historical accuracy, Tull wasn't a British Invasion Band. Those bands came out in the mid 60s in the immediate wake of the Beatles. Rolling Stones, Kinks, Animals, Zombies, Yardbirds etc were BI. Jethro Tull was in a late 60s early 70s second wave with Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, etc. Love em tho, Locomotive Breath is a classic.

To land a player like Spencer during her visit was top notch.

H U G E difference from our last coaching staff

Also in the interst of historical accuracy, the last staff landed Spear and Wells both on their visits last year, right after getting their superstar to stay another yr. The big question is if the new staff can "close" on high school recruits, which was the other staffs' Achilles Heel. Though they had already gotten a verbal from Nyla.

Some people were concerned about CKC running her 94 foot game with current players. Looks like she will not be content to do that. She’s going after the players who will make this engine hum. I don’t know if she gets it done in one cycle, but it obvious that she knows what wants and is going after it.

Agree. For those of us constantly saying she'll have to modify, she's sure not recruiting that way. I trust she and her experienced staff will be better at making super athletic players into efficient offensive players than the previous staff ever was. Development is going to be key. I also trust their experience in the SEC to know they can't be a one dimensional team. Lazo and Tubner have played So Carolina before.

I also think some of the returning players may be bigger factors than we're giving credit. While the change has surely been hard, esp losing Karo, sometimes the fresh air is unexpectedly invigorating. IMO Jill, Sara, and Kayia might surprise.

Hope I haven't overhyped Ruby in my head, but to me having her is the difference in mid pack SEC and legit being in the fight for 4th or 5th. Pick up another quality post and we can possibly contend for a first day bye in the SEC.

Unless chemistry turns out to be difficult, or shooting woes plaque big time, I can't see this team missing the tourney.

 

[creekdipper]

Just on the basis of a Jewel, a Ruby and a Treasure . . .

We've already had a Diamond.

Now we just need to get a Jade, an Opal, a Jasper, an Emerald, a Sapphire, and an Amazonite.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I said the same you could tell just by the intruduction press conference she was a different beast and every interview she has had after that very impressive......when she didnt bring players and only one staff member with her i knew she was about business kellie first year i she brough her staff n recruited the same type of players that she wouldve at missouri state....caldwell knows what a tennessee player should look like and she went out and got a great staff....i just heard a interview they asked about the schedule and she said dnt kno much i delegate that basically its other important things to be worried about.....

*2 staff members.

 

[feathersax]

Don't take your love to town...take it to the Summitt!

Missed it the first time, but I LIKE it!

 

[Orange.]

Nice article. Welcome, Ruby!

Clemson transfer Ruby Whitehorn commits to Tennessee

Clemson's Ruby Whitehorn has announced her commitment to Tennessee. The sophomore averaged 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds last season.

www.on3.com

 

[Volsfan2018]

Difference is none of our coaches are following her. I’m sure she’d love to come back to UT now, but again, I’d say no thanks. We have no use for a player like her at the moment.

If we’re taking anyone else it needs to be a big with eligibility or who can play immediately. Hunt would be a waste of a roster spot and a culture gamble imo.

She and her family said LOTS about Tennessee during her initial recruitment. Folks haven’t forgotten, just because we have an exciting new coach doesn’t mean we suddenly want her. They trashed UT plenty and now wanna come back. Nah, no thanks, have fun at Chattanooga or MTSU.

Those coaches are following her

 

[lvocd]

We've already had a Diamond.

Now we just need to get a Jade, an Opal, a Jasper, an Emerald, a Sapphire, and an Amazonite.

Also a member of the Lady Vols, Luxe Edition: Mercedes Russell.

 

[VolBall09]

Those coaches are following her

Not that I can see. She is following all of them but our only mutual are Lety Vasconcelos and Ruby W. She has her followers set so only she can see them but it will show you mutual if you both follow the same account.

At least Lazo and Tubner are not following her and they seem to be our main faces on the recruiting trail.

 

[Ratvol]

Also in the interst of historical accuracy, the last staff landed Spear and Wells both on their visits last year, right after getting their superstar to stay another yr. The big question is if the new staff can "close" on high school recruits, which was the other staffs' Achilles Heel. Though they had already gotten a verbal from Nyla.

AND THEY ARE GONE LIKE THE WIND IN A HURRICANE.

 

[glv98]

AND THEY ARE GONE LIKE THE WIND IN A HURRICANE.

my post was in answer to a post that said nothing like signing a portal player on their visit had ever happened before. Didn't really seek out a SHOUTED Capt Obv reminder that there's been a coaching change. Wasn't addressed to you.

 

[Ratvol]

my post was in answer to a post that said nothing like signing a portal player on their visit had ever happened before. Didn't really seek out a SHOUTED Capt Obv reminder that there's been a coaching change. Wasn't addressed to you.

Go back and reread your post. My name is there.... #88

 

[lvocd]

Difference is none of our coaches are following her. I’m sure she’d love to come back to UT now, but again, I’d say no thanks. We have no use for a player like her at the moment.

If we’re taking anyone else it needs to be a big with eligibility or who can play immediately. Hunt would be a waste of a roster spot and a culture gamble imo.

She and her family said LOTS about Tennessee during her initial recruitment. Folks haven’t forgotten, just because we have an exciting new coach doesn’t mean we suddenly want her. They trashed UT plenty and now wanna come back. Nah, no thanks, have fun at Chattanooga or MTSU.

I definitely agree with the "culture gamble." She has bounced around quite a lot. I do still feel a bit hurt (for the LV program) by some of what I heard went down years ago when Tennessee was super interested in her, so it wouldn't disappoint me if she weren't on our list of hopefuls now.

That said, sometimes two or three years can make a world of difference in maturity levels of kids this age, so we never know. Her next stop may be where she goes and gives her all in being a great player and teammate.

Still ...

 

[VolBall09]

I definitely agree with the "culture gamble." She has bounced around quite a lot. I do still feel a bit hurt (for the LV program) by some of what I heard went down years ago when Tennessee was super interested in her, so it wouldn't disappoint me if she weren't on our list of hopefuls now.

That said, sometimes two or three years can make a world of difference in maturity levels of kids this age, so we never know. Her next stop may be where she goes and gives her all in being a great player and teammate.

Still ...

Yeah should let bygones be bygones, but it’s hard to forget. There was some really nasty things said about UT from people in her recruitment camp/school. The new coaching staff may not remember but others will.

Would prefer if we passed on her, I don’t think she would break the rotation anyway so I see no reason to bring her in. She likes to hang around the perimeter but has never become a consistent shooter.

As I said earlier, she has NEVER been in peak physical condition which just tells me she’s not into working that hard. Wouldn’t go there if I were our staff.