Tennessee is the only women’s basketball program to have attended all 40 NCAA Tournaments since the birth of the competition in 1982.
Saturday evening, it will participate in its second consecutive Sweet 16.
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The Lady Vols are coached by Kellie Harper, a former Tennessee point guard who is working to maintain the program’s legacy on Rocky Top.
Harper has managed to turn things around in her four years at the helm despite limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and key injuries.
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She learned from the best, having been a starting point guard under NCAA icon Pat Summitt.
Here’s everything you need to know about Harper:
Who is Kellie Harper?
While Harper isn’t the most decorated head coach in history, she has a lengthy resume, one that began on the court.
Harper’s playing career
Harper, 45, was a point guard under Pat Summitt between 1995 and 1999.
Tennessee won NCAA titles in 1996, 1997 and 1998, joining USC (1983-84) as consecutive champions. In 1998, the Lady Vols became the third undefeated champion in history, with Harper, Chamique Holdsclaw and Tamika Catchings as the leaders. Harper was named to the Final Four All-Tournament team in…
