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Kim Caldwell introduces Nolan Harvath to Lady Vols’ basketball program

Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell introduces Nolan Harvath to the Lady Vols’ basketball program.

First-year head coach Kim Caldwell introduced Nolan Harvath to Tennessee’s basketball program on Thursday. Harvarth will serve as director of women’s basketball sports performance.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Nolan in the past, and he knows what we are trying to accomplish,” Caldwell said. “He sees the vision we have and is dedicated to making sure we are the hardest working team in the country. I know he is going to show up to work focused on ensuring our program is getting better every single day.”

Harvarth served as a member of West Virginia’s strength and conditioning staff from 2020-24.

He worked alongside Caldwell at Glenville State, serving as director of strength and conditioning from 2018-20 and assistant athletic director from 2019-20.

PHOTOS: Kim Caldwell through the years

Kim Caldwell discusses Lazaria Spearman signing with Lady Vols

Tennessee basketball head coach Kim Caldwell discusses Lazaria Spearman signing with the Lady Vols.

Tennessee announced the signing of Miami basketball transfer Lazaria Spearman on Wednesday.

“We welcome Lazaria to the Lady Vol program and are excited about the height and athleticism she brings to our team,” Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell said. “It’s not easy to find someone with her combination of length and ability to play in transition.

“She really clicked with our team and is fun to be around. I can’t wait to have her on the court with us.”

The 6-foot-4 forward appeared in 60 games, including 10 starts, at Miami from 2022-24. She averaged 5.8 points and five rebounds per contest, while also recording 26 blocks and 33 steals.

PHOTOS: Kim Caldwell through the years

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Kim Caldwell discusses Alyssa Latham signing with Lady Vols

Tennessee basketball head coach Kim Caldwell discusses Alyssa Latham signing with the Lady Vols.

First-year head coach Kim Caldwell announced the signing of Syracuse freshman transfer forward Alyssa Latham on Wednesday.

“What a great opportunity it is to welcome an ACC All-Freshman Team member and one of the top first-year players in the country,” Caldwell said. “She has a very bright future ahead of her, and we’re excited she has three years where we can work with and develop her. I look forward to seeing how much her game grows.”

Latham played one season at Syracuse during the 2023-24 campaign. She averaged 8.6 points, seven rebounds and 0.7 assists per game, while recording 42 blocks and 38 steals last season.

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PHOTOS: Kim Caldwell through the years

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Photos of Kim Caldwell through the years

Photos of Lady Vols’ basketball head coach Kim Caldwell through the years.

Kim Caldwell was hired as the Lady Vols’ basketball head coach on April 7 and introduced at Tennessee on April 9.

She is the fourth Tennessee women’s basketball head coach during the NCAA era, joining Pat Summitt, Holly Warlick and Kellie Harper.

Caldwell served as Marshall’s head coach for one season during the 2023-24 campaign, compiling a 26-7 (17-1 SBC) record and advancing to the first-round of the NCAA Tournament. Marshall won the 2024 Sun Belt Conference regular-season and tournament championships

Caldwell also served as head coach at Glenville State in Division II from 2016-23. She compiled a 191-24 record and won the 2022 NCAA Tournament Division II championship.

Below are photos of Caldwell through the years.

Kim Caldwell announces Tennessee coaching staff

Lady Vols’ head coach Kim Caldwell announces Tennessee basketball staff.

Kim Caldwell was introduced as the Lady Vols’ basketball head coach on April 9.

Caldwell announced her Tennessee assistant coaching staff on Tuesday.

Roman Tubner (former associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Alabama), Gabe Lazo (former associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Mississippi State), Jenna Burdette (former associate head coach at Marshall) and Angel Rizor (former assistant coach at Marshall) are part of Caldwell’s staff at Tennessee.

“I am very pleased to welcome our new coaching staff members to Rocky Top,” Caldwell said. “It’s an outstanding group of high-energy coaches that is gifted in the areas of recruiting, teaching, motivating, mentoring and player development. I’m so excited to get our basketball team on the court with this group and can’t wait to see what we can collectively do as a staff to help our current players and future Lady Vols become the best they can possibly be.”

PHOTOS: Kim Caldwell introduced as Tennessee’s basketball head coach

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Photos of Kim Caldwell introduced as Lady Vols’ basketball head coach

A look at photos of Kim Caldwell being introduced as the Lady Vols’ basketball head coach.

Kim Caldwell was introduced as Tennessee’s women’s basketball head coach on Tuesday.

She is the fourth head coach for the Lady Vols during the NCAA era, joining Pat Summitt, Holly Warlick and Kellie Harper.

Caldwell has served as a collegiate head coach for eight seasons prior to being hired at Tennessee. She has compiled a 217–31 record, while winning the 2022 Division II national championship at Glenville State.

Caldwell also won the 2024 Sun Belt Conference regular-season and tournament championships at Marshall.

READ: Kim Caldwell’s offense and defense by the numbers

Below are photos of Caldwell’s introductory press conference as the Lady Vols’ head coach on Tuesday.

Lady Vols hire Kim Caldwell as basketball head coach

Tennessee hires Kim Caldwell from Marshall as the Lady Vols’ next basketball head coach.

Tennessee hired Kim Caldwell as the Lady Vols’ next women’s basketball head coach on Sunday.

“I am honored and humbled to accept the role as head coach of this historic program at the University of Tennessee,” Caldwell said. “I can’t help but reflect on accepting the Pat Summitt Trophy three seasons ago and be moved by the great responsibility and opportunity of now leading and building upon the incredible Lady Vol tradition she built. I am so excited to get to work and can’t wait to see what we all can accomplish together.”

Caldwell served as Marshall’s head coach during the 2023-24 season, compiling a 26-7 (17-1 SBC) record and advancing to the first-round of the NCAA Tournament.

Caldwell also served as head coach at Glenville State in Division II from 2016-23. She compiled a 191-24 record and won the 2022 NCAA Tournament Division II championship.

Caldwell played at Glenville State from 2007-11.

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