Knoxville, Tennessee – tennessee Senior guard has been dismissed ruby whitehorn For the eighth-ranked Lady Vols, women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell said Sunday it was her responsibility to protect the program’s high standards.
“In light of recent events, Ruby has been unable to reflect those standards, and I have made the difficult decision to dismiss her from our team,” Caldwell said in a statement. “I love Ruby and will always support her, but my priority is to maintain the respected reputation of Lady Vols.”
Whitehorn was reportedly stopped early thursday Campus police found him in possession of marijuana. He was charged with misdemeanor simple possession/casual exchange.
Whitehorn was allowed to return to the team after serving a suspension due to an arrest in August. He pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of aggravated trespassing and aggravated burglary in exchange for judicial diversion on September 5. 8 August controversyHis record can be removed after one year.
The 6-foot player from Detroit was arrested after an incident at a woman’s residence, where Whitehorn kicked in the front door and a bedroom door, according to police. Whitehorn allegedly told officers she was retrieving her property as the woman took her phone and passport and then closed the door.
in a statement Posted on Instagram Shortly after the announcement on Sunday, Whitehorn apologized for failing to “uphold the standards of women’s heritage”.
Tennessee opens the season Tuesday night at No. 9 nc state,
Whitehorn started 28 of 34 games for the Lady Vols last season and finished fourth on the team in scoring with an average of 11.6 points. He started his career CLEMSONWhere he started 62 out of 66 games.
He helped Tennessee go 24–10 in Caldwell’s first season. Lady Vols lost texas In the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
