Kellie Harper receives contract extension
University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday he has extended Lady Vols’ head coach Kellie Harper’s contract through the 2026-27 season.
“I am so proud of the grit, toughness and passion our team played with this season,” Harper said in a UT press release. “Our players were a reflection of a strong culture and sisterhood.
“I’m grateful for the way our administration, the university and our fans embraced this team, and I cherish the privilege of being the head coach at my alma mater. I appreciate the support our administration and Lady Vol Nation provide our staff, our players and my family.”
Danny White, Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Tennessee finished 25-9 during the 2021-22 season and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
“Kellie is an amazing leader for the young women on our team and a wonderful ambassador for our university,” White said in a UT press release. “She operates in a first-class manner, easily connects with people, has a great vision for our women’s basketball program and is clearly taking the steps to accomplish goals that will continue to make us all extremely proud of Lady Vol basketball.
“The job she has done this season in the face of unfortunate injuries within her team has been remarkable and impressive to watch. The ‘next woman up’ mentality she instilled in her players enabled them to overcome some key personnel losses and still advance farther than the program has in some time. I look forward to next season and beyond with great anticipation.”
