Tennessee Lands Three Legends on ESPN’s Top 100 Athletes Since 2000 List
Three Tennessee Athletics legends earned a spot in the Top 60 of ESPN’s “Top 100 Professional Athletes Since 2000” list that was released in chunks over the summer. Tennessee earned a nod thanks to a Hall of Fame quarterback and two iconic Hall of Fame players from the Pat Summitt Era. Peyton Manning comes in […]
Former Vol Keon Johnson Hits Overtime Game-Winner in Summer League Opener, Candace Parker Calls the Action
Keon Johnson called “game” on Friday night in Sin City. Candace Parker called for “Rocky Top” to be played. With opportunities winding down in the overtime period of Friday’s NBA Summer League opener between Brooklyn and Indiana, former Tennessee guard and former Summer League champion Keon Johnson hit a game-winning turnaround jump shot to give […]
Candace Parker Entering Presidential Role Following Retirement
Former Tennessee and WNBA superstar Candace Parker has been named the President of Adidas women’s basketball moving forward, first reported by AJ Hess of Fast Company. The former league champion announced her retirement from the WNBA on Apr. 28, 2024. Parker’s relationship with Adidas dates back more than a decade, signing with the shoe/sporting brand […]
Tennessee Legend Candace Parker Announces Retirement From Basketball
Tennessee and WNBA legend Candace Parker is retiring from basketball, she announced on her Instagram on Sunday afternoon. “I’m retiring,” Parker wrote in her post. “I promised I’d never cheat the game & that I’d leave it in a better place than I came into it. The competitor in me always wants 1 more, but […]
LVFL Candace Parker Makes WNBA History
Former Tennessee women’s basketball star Candace Parker made basketball history last night when her Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 70-69 to claim the WNBA Title. The Aces won the best of five series in four games to win the WNBA title. Parker wasn’t on the court for the series after suffering a […]
Tennessee Icon Candace Parker is in a Class of Her Own
Tennessee icon and WNBA superstar Candace Parker is in a class of her own. Following a win against Minnesota on Sunday afternoon, Parker is now the only player in WNBA history with: 6,500+ points 3,000+ rebounds 1,500+ assists 600+ blocks 500+ steals Parker finished the game on Sunday with 11 points on 4-of-9 shooting, six […]
Five Lady Vols on WNBA Rosters as Opening Day Rolls Around
Friday night will mark the start of the 2023 WNBA season as the Las Vegas Aces look to defend their 2022 championship. There are five former Lady Vols that are representing the University of Tennessee on WNBA rosters this season. Former Tennessee legend Candace Parker is now in Las Vegas after signing with the Aces […]
Candace Parker Making Broadcasting History
Former Tennessee Lady Vols basketball star Candace Parker is set to make broadcasting history. The WNBA veteran and all-time great basketball player will be one of the color commentators for this month’s NBA All-Star game. Parker is the first woman to announce an NBA All-Star game broadcast. “I’m a fan, first and foremost, of the […]
Chris Lofton’s No. 5 Tennessee Jersey Hoisted Into the Rafters
Tennessee officially retired Chris Lofton’s No. 5 jersey on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville. During halftime of the Vols’ game against Kentucky, Lofton was brought out for a special celebration on the court as his former teammates, friends, and family watched on. Lofton’s banner was unveiled in front of the sold-out crowd and lifted high into […]
Candace Parker Ties Vol Great For WNBA Playoff Record
Candace Parker recorded her 27th playoff double-double Sunday night, scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the Chicago Sky’s, 76-72, win over the Connecticut Sun. It was a fitting team for Parker to tie the record against considering Tennessee’s long standing rivalry with UConn and Parker’s ongoing beef with Huskies’ head coach Geno Auriemma. […]
