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	Memphis, Lady Vols sweep TSWA awards GoVolsXtra -- (May 12, 2008) -- It was a clean sweep for Memphis in men's basketball and Tennessee in women's basketball for the annual awards given to the top coaches and players in the state of Tennessee by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association awards.
	Coaches turn bikers to raise breast cancer awareness GoVolsXtra -- (May 10, 2008) -- Lady Vols assistant coach Holly Warlick and former assistant turned UCLA head coach Nikki Caldwell are hittin’ the road.
	Lady Vols hire Charles-Furlow GoVolsXtra -- (May 7, 2008) -- Deadra Charles-Furlow has been hired as an assistant coach on the Lady Vols basketball team, UT announced on the Lady Vols website today.
	Staley overtaking Warlick for South Carolina job GoVolsXtra -- (May 7, 2008) -- Temple coach Dawn Staley is emerging as the front-runner to fill the women’s basketball head coaching vacancy at South Carolina.
	Warlick has second interview at South Carolina GoVolsXtra -- (May 3, 2008) -- Holly Warlick went for a second interview Friday with South Carolina about its women’s basketball head coaching vacancy.
	Lawmakers honor Summitt GoVolsXtra -- (May 2, 2008) -- NASHVILLE - Lawmakers have passed a resolution honoring University of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt, who led the Lady Vols to the 2008 NCAA championship.
	Hatchell withdraws name from South Carolina search GoVolsXtra -- (May 2, 2008) -- North Carolina women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell has withdrawn her name as a candidate to take over at South Carolina.
	Glory Johnson, Stricklen named to USA Today's All-USA team GoVolsXtra -- (May 2, 2008) -- Any contractor in town who will work off a high schooler’s weekly allowance, head Glory Johnson’s way.
	Tennessee issues DVD on Lady Vols' season GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 30, 2008) -- Tennessee will issue a DVD commemorating the Lady Volunteers’ path to their eighth national title.
	Warlick talks to South Carolina GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 29, 2008) -- Already down one assistant, Tennessee is facing the possibility of losing another coach from its women's basketball staff.
	UT kept track of UConn's recruiting since 2005 GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 28, 2008) -- The complaints that Tennessee lodged concerning Connecticut’s women’s basketball recruiting practices were cumulative in nature and not based on a singular, seismic event.
	Lady Vols alleged UConn violations Tennessean -- (Apr. 28, 2008) -- KNOXVILLE — Tennessee filed more than 30 pages of documents with the Southeastern Conference in 2006 complaining of the recruiting practices of Connecticut's women's basketball program.
	Summitt signs off on divorce GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 27, 2008) -- Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt and R.B. Summitt signed divorce papers Friday, officially ending their marriage after more than 27 years.
	Lady Vols working on finishing academic work GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 23, 2008) -- Professional basketball careers are not stopping five Tennessee players from earning their degrees.
	Gatorade and adidas sign Parker to endorsement deals GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 23, 2008) -- Let the endorsements begin. Gatorade and adidas announced Tuesday that it has signed University of Tennessee women's basketball player Candace Parker to endorsement deals.
	Elzy joins staff at Kentucky GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 15, 2008) -- Kyra Elzy, a former standout with the Tennessee Lady Vols, has left the Kansas women's coaching staff to become an assistant coach at Kentucky.
	Other Voices: Writers sing UT praises in chorus GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 12, 2008) -- What other newspapers said about the Lady Vols championship: Tennessee in as underdogs, then out as top dogs
	Caldwell waiting to hear back from UCLA GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 12, 2008) -- Last week was a great one for Nikki Caldwell. There's a chance this week might be pretty good as well for the Tennessee women's basketball assistant coach.
	Parker wins Wooden Award for second consecutive year GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 12, 2008) -- Parker, who led the Lady Vols to their second-straight national championship on Tuesday, won John R. Wooden Award as college basketball’s top player for the second straight year.
	Baugh suffers torn ACL GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 11, 2008) -- Vicki Baugh’s freshman basketball season at Tennessee ended with a national championship and a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee.
	2008 WNBA DRAFT BOARD, ROUND 1 -- (Apr. 11, 2008) -- The Los Angeles Sparks won the 2008 WNBA Draft Lottery and have the first overall pick.
	After losing five starters, Lady Vols to rebuild next year Tennessean -- (Apr. 11, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. — The Tennessee women’s basketball team that won the national championship this week looked very much like the Lady Vols program that won the title last year.
	ESPN's NCAA Championship Audience Up 34% UTLadyVols.com -- (Apr. 10, 2008) -- Tuesday night’s NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game on ESPN with Tennessee capturing its eighth national title over Stanford, 64-48, was seen by an average of 2,871,000 homes, up 34 percent from last year (2,137,000).
	Blogger Buzz: Celebrating the Lady Vols GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 10, 2008) -- Sportswriters, bloggers are in awe of the Lady Vols and the record of coach Pat Head Summitt..
	Poll: Who do you consider the greatest Lady Vol player of the all-time? GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 10, 2008) -- The Tennessee Lady Vols have had great basketball players throughout their history. Who do you consider the greatest player of the all-time?
	UT recruits learn lessons of defense GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 10, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. - The Tennessee Lady Vols didn't just win their eighth national championship Tuesday night. They also might have laid the foundation for the next title.
	Store to pay $400K in rebates GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 10, 2008) -- Ashley Furniture HomeStore customers are getting nearly $400,000 in rebates after the University of Tennessee Lady Vols clinched their eighth NCAA basketball championship on Tuesday.
	Contract for greatness GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 10, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. - The legacy of Tennessee's senior class will be written with some of the same hyperbole that introduced this group more than four years ago.
	National Championship Press Conference UTLadyVols.com -- (Apr. 9, 2008) -- We haven't had a whole lot of sleep and certainly last night was a very special night. These ladies made it happen with leadership, defensive intensity and the execution on offense.
	Parker selected first in WNBA draft GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 9, 2008) -- PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Fiance Shelden Williams whispered the sweet reminder to Candace Parker. “You dreamed of this,’’ he said. “You’ve wanted this your entire life.”
	Anosike meets goal to avoid fouls in final Tennessean -- (Apr. 9, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. — Tennessee's Nicky Anosike would have been looking for a home in Tampa today if the Lady Vols hadn't beaten Stanford in Tuesday's national championship game.
	Wiggins never gets in rhythm Tennessean -- (Apr. 9, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. — Candice Wiggins tossed up an airball from the top of the 3-point arc early and Tennessee's swarming defense never let Stanford's star find any sort of groove.
	Parker gets plenty of help from rest of team in win -- (Apr. 8, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. -- A look at the difference makers in Tennessee's 64-48 victory over Stanford on Tuesday, which capped back-to-back national championships and the eighth overall crown for the Lady Vols.
	Lady Vols to hold celebration Wednesday GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 8, 2008) -- The Tennessee Lady Vols have brought home their eighth national title in basketball. Come welcome them home at Thompson-Boling Arena on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5. Admission is free.
	It's great at eight: National champions again GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 8, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. - The Lady Vols parlayed a dominant defensive effort into a 64-48 victory over Stanford at the St. Pete Times Forum.
	McMahan, Cain projected to be 100 percent ready GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 8, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. - As the Tennessee Lady Vols ended one season Tuesday night, they received good news for the next season.
	Stanford a near-unanimous favorite to win Tuesday -- (Apr. 8, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. -- Tennessee takes aim at its second consecutive and eighth overall NCAA title Tuesday, while Stanford seeks its third overall crown (and first since 1992). A look at what might be the difference when the Lady Vols and Cardinal clash in the national championship game (ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET).
	NCAA Championship Game Preview UTLadyVols.com -- (Apr. 8, 2008) -- The number one-seeded and #3-nationally ranked Tennessee Lady Vols (35-2 overall, 13-1 SEC) have advanced to the Final Four Championship game for an unprecedented 13th time in the NCAA Tournament and will take on number two-seeded and #4/4-ranked Stanford (35-3, 16-2 PAC 10)
	The career of Candace Parker Tennessean -- (Apr. 8, 2008) -- Tennessee's Candace Parker takes a shot over Earnesia Williams of Texas during the second half at Thompson- Bowling Arena in Knoxville.
	Candace and Candice go back to AAU days Tennessean -- (Apr. 8, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. — When Tennessee's Candace Parker and Stanford's Candice Wiggins became friends as teenagers, they had a problem. Playing on AAU teams and in other all-star summer league programs, they would both answer when their name was called.
	Can UT halt Stanford's arsenal? GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 7, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. - Stanford has scored 180 points in its last two NCAA women's basketball tournament games. Tennessee has barely reached triple figures at 100.
	Hornbuckle's heroics lead Lady Vols to title game -- (Apr. 7, 2008) -- THE GAME WINNER: With 7.1 seconds remaining and Tennessee trailing 46-45, Candace Parker took the inbounds pass and dribbled the length of the floor.
	Foul night: 36 percent effort at the line dooms Lady Tigers -- (Apr. 7, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. -- Tennessee takes aim at its second consecutive NCAA title Tuesday thanks to a last-second putback by Alexis Hornbuckle.
	Adams: Lady Vols 'found a way to win' GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 7, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. - Tennessee All-American Candace Parker had missed 21 shots before her team prepared for its last shot with seven seconds to play in the NCAA Women's Final Four semifinal game at the St. Pete Times Forum Sunday night.
	Summitt has only praise for Chancellor GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 6, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. - Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt's relationship with LSU coach Van Chancellor didn't inspire any Final Four controversy. These two are too close for that.
	List of players of the year GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 6, 2008) -- List of players who have been AP's Women's College Basketball Player of the Year.
	Parker named AP player of the Year; Summitt says best ever GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 6, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. — Candace Parker’s legacy was in fine shape Saturday.
	Women's national championship may come down to the role players GoVolsXtra -- (Apr. 6, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Candice Wiggins, Candace Parker, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles have led their teams to the Final Four with All-America performances in the NCAA tournament.
	Star power boosts this women's Final Four Tennessean -- (Apr. 6, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. — Few would dispute that women's college basketball needs identifiable faces — familiar players whom fans recognize.
	Parker says injured shoulder is 'getting better every day' Tennessean -- (Apr. 6, 2008) -- TAMPA, Fla. — A day after Tennessee's Candace Parker said her injured left shoulder felt "80 percent" healed, she said Saturday it felt even better.

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	Former Tennessee assistant Nikki Caldwell, left, and current assistant Holly Warlick will ride their motorcycles cross-country to raise money for breast cancer research.

Warlick OK with staying put with Lady Vols

KNOXVILLE — Their do-rags are pink. Their motorcycles are painted Tennessee orange. Lady Vols assistant coach Holly Warlick and former assistant turned UCLA head Coach Nikki Caldwell are hittin' the road. Warlick and Caldwell, who both played as Lady Vols and have spent a combined 27 seasons at Coach Pat Summitt's side, embark today on their second weeklong "Cruisin' for a Cause" ride to raise money for breast cancer programs.

The pair rode cross-country last year from Knoxville to Berkeley, Calif., raising more than $50,000. They held events at every stop, where they joined fans and breast cancer survivors to celebrate.
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	Former University of Tennessee standout Semeka Randall. The 2000 UT graduate started all four seasons for Pat Summit and was part of two national championship teams.

Ex-UT standout Randall named coach at Ohio

Ohio University named former University of Tennessee standout Semeka Randall as it new women's basketball coach Friday. "It is my dream job to coach in the state of Ohio," Randall said. "If you look at my previous coaching experiences, you'll see that I've always positioned myself around this state because it's a great place for women's basketball. Ohio is a great school. I like that it urges student-athletes to excel in the classroom and on the court. It's just a great place and I'm looking forward to becoming part of the Ohio basketball family and the Athens community!"

This caps a coaching career for Randall that began in 2002-03 as an assistant at Cleveland State. She then moved on to Michigan State where she was an assistant from 2004-07 then last season at West Virginia. Randall was a Parade All-American at Trinity High School in Cleveland.
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63 UT Student-Athletes Set for Graduation

Sixty-three current Vols and Lady Vols representing 11 sports are graduating from the University of Tennessee on Friday, continuing Tennessee’s athletics commitment to excellence in the classroom. "I'm very proud of the students that are graduating this semester,” said Eric Brey director of the Thornton Center. “They have worked hard off the field to earn their degrees and now have earned the distinction of being University of Tennessee Alumni. They should be very proud of their accomplishments.”

Among the graduates are four members of the 2008 National Champion Lady Vols Basketball Team and current WNBA players Candace Parker, Nicky Anosike, Alexis Hornbuckle and Shannon Bobbitt. "The graduating student-athletes take with them college degrees that prepare them for a life of learning and opportunities,” said Dr. Ruth Darling, assistant vice provost and student success center director.
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	Daedra Charles-Furlow

Daedra Charles-Furlow Hired as Asst. Coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - University of Tennessee head women's basketball coach Pat Summitt announced the hiring today of former UT standout Daedra Charles-Furlow. She will replace former assistant Nikki Caldwell who accepted the head coaching position at UCLA last month. Charles-Furlow spent the last two seasons with the Auburn University's women's basketball program. As an assistant under Nell Fortner, she helped guide the Tigers to a combined 41-25 record and a berth in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.

"We are thrilled to have Daedra rejoin the Lady Vol basketball family as an assistant coach," said Summitt. "She loves the program and our university and will bring a great deal of knowledge and experience to our staff and players.
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	Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt, left, and associate head coach Holly Warlick monitor the Lady Vols' game against Purdue.

Warlick OK with staying put with Lady Vols

Holly Warlick drove to work Wednesday, following the same routine she has for the past 23 years as a member of the Tennessee women’s basketball coaching staff. “My car’s on autopilot,’’ she said jokingly.

So is the driver. Warlick will stay that way after South Carolina chose Temple coach Dawn Staley to fill the head-coaching opening for which Warlick interviewed twice. All in all, Warlick is fine with the status quo. “I have a great job right now,’’ the Lady Vols associate head coach said. “There’s no disappointment I’m here, trust me. It (South Carolina) was an opportunity, but I have a good situation here.”
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	Former UT star Candace Parker, right, has already made her presence felt in the WNBA. The league's top draft pick is already proving a popular draw with fans, with increased jersey and ticket sales.

Parker's impact is already slam dunk

NEW YORK — Kathy Goodman admits she was wary of the hype about the impact Candace Parker would have on the Los Angeles Sparks if they selected her with the No. 1 overall pick in last month's WNBA Draft. "I am the cynic of the group," the Sparks' co-owner said in a telephone interview from Los Angeles. "I'm the one that's like, 'Yes I know there's a lot of hype and let's not believe our own hype. This is still going to take some work.' And I have to admit, that even I was pleasantly surprised by the response."

Although Parker has yet to make her regular-season debut with the Sparks, the former Tennessee Lady Vols star is already boosting the team and the rest of the league at the box office, in merchandise sales and on the Web.
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	Kathy Harston

Harston named to Lady Vols coaching staff

Kathy Harston, a longtime assistant under former University of Texas Hall of Fame coach Jody Conradt, has been hired as Basketball Operations Director at Tennessee. Harston replaces Danielle Donehow, who left UT in April to become the Chief Operating Officer of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream.

"We are pleased to have Kathy join our staff," said Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt. "She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in all phases of the game and operations and will be a tremendous asset to the Lady Vol basketball efforts. "Kathy is well-respected individual in the women's collegiate basketball world."
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	Chris Lofton didn't publicize his cancer. He didn't want to make excuses.

Tennessee's Lofton quietly faced and beat cancer

 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Chris Lofton has beaten the odds his entire life. One of the most prolific 3-point shooters in college basketball history, Lofton can still recite all of the things he supposedly wouldn't or couldn't do when he came out of Maysville, Ky., four years ago. "Too short. Too slow. Not quick enough. Couldn't dribble well enough. Couldn't play defense," Lofton rolls off with his easy smile.

When it came time to pick a college, despite earning the prestigious Mr. Basketball honor in the state of Kentucky, Lofton was spurned by the two basketball powerhouses in that state -- Kentucky and Louisville. Undaunted, Lofton headed south and carved out a record-setting career at Tennessee -- one that helped put the Vols back on the basketball map.
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	Former UT star Chris Lofton revealed Thursday that he was treated for cancer after the 2007 season.

Lofton kept cancer quiet

At times this season, it seemed Tennessee basketball star Chris Lofton was fighting to find his shot. In fact, what he was fighting was far more serious. Lofton, 22, underwent surgery and radiation treatments to battle testicular cancer following the end of his junior season, ESPN.com reported Thursday. He is currently cancer-free but must be monitored for a recurrence of the cancer the rest of his life. The university, Lofton and Coach Bruce Pearl issued a statement Thursday confirming the illness but offered few details.

"I would like to thank everyone for respecting my privacy during the past year and I hope that they continue to do so," Lofton said in the statement. "This has been a very difficult time for me and my family but it has brought us closer together. I have been very blessed that we were able to catch everything early so that now I am OK."
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Basketball to Offer Commemorative DVD and Poster

It was another memorable ride for the University of Tennessee Women’s Basketball Team this year as the Lady Vols brought home their eighth National Championship. Fans can relive the magic with the Lady Vols “Sweet Repeat” DVD, a production from the Lady Vol Network. This DVD follows the Lady Vols on their march through a rigorous regular season, the SEC Tournament Championship and the NCAA Tournament culminating in back-to-back consecutive national championships. The approximate ship date will be June 1, 2008.

Fans can also order the official 2008 Lady Vol Basketball National Champions Poster. This special edition poster features Coach Pat Summitt cutting down the net, the Lady Vols celebrating, the 2007-2008 back-to-back national championship trophies and reproduction autographs from the 2008 National Champion Lady Vols. Fans can pre-order the DVD or order posters at www.volnetwork.tv.
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	UConn Coach Geno Auriemma, right, claims Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt, left, ended their teams' series because of alleged recruiting violations by UConn....Geno knows....

Auriemma: Summitt said UConn cheated

STORRS, Conn. — Connecticut women's basketball Coach Geno Auriemma said the regular-season series against rival Tennessee was canceled because Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt accused the Huskies of a recruiting violation. Auriemma, speaking to reporters on campus Tuesday, said Summitt "doesn't have the courage to say it publicly."

UConn officials said in March they self-reported a secondary violation of NCAA rules in connection with a 2005 ESPN studio tour that the women's basketball office arranged for then-top recruit Maya Moore. Tennessee canceled the 12-year series with UConn last summer, even though UConn had already signed a contract to extend the annual game through the 2008-09 season.
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	Pat took another championship from me, I won't forget that as long as I live. Sassafras! I can't believe it...Come on Geno straighten up....no since of crying over spilt milk...Geno knows....

Auriemma unloads on Summitt

Although women's basketball season ended two weeks ago, it was open season on Pat Summitt and Tennessee Tuesday. Connecticut women's coach Geno Auriemma took aim and fired. At a press conference in Storrs, Conn., to wrap up the Huskies' season, Auriemma unleashed some lingering resentment toward the Lady Vols basketball coach over Tennessee's decision last spring to end the regular-season series between the two schools.

The spark that reignited Auriemma was a question about Summitt always saying, "Geno knows" when asked why UT ended the series. "Pat knows,'' he said. "I don't have to say anything. Pat knows. She knows why we're not playing. There's nothing for me to say. I'm not the one that made the decision not to play. So she should just tell you why instead of saying, 'Geno knows.' I do know. I already told you. She accused us of cheating at recruiting.
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	As much as she did for Webb School, Glory Johnson still wishes she could've done more to prevent a two-point loss to Ensworth in the Division II-AA state championship game.

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Glory Johnson's acreage on Cloud Nine has been Texas-sized for some time now. She's been named an All-American by Parade and McDonald's, the state player of the year by Gatorade. She signed a basketball scholarship to play for the most storied collegiate basketball coach and program in women's basketball.

Caldwell paused for a moment and then continued with "and we won't be having cell phones going off in meetings." While Caldwell takes charge of her new brood, Tennessee will be trying to find her replacement, someone capable of filling multiple roles. Both parties have their work to do. "Tennessee's loss,'' UT coach Pat Summitt said, "is UCLA's gain."
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	Nikki Caldwell

Caldwell named coach at UCLA, leaves void at UT

Nikki Caldwell introduced herself as the new women's basketball coach at UCLA Thursday with a timely assist from guard Tierra Henderson. The former Tennessee assistant coach was describing her coaching philosophy during a Thursday afternoon press conference in Los Angeles when Henderson's cell phone went off.

Caldwell paused for a moment and then continued with "and we won't be having cell phones going off in meetings." While Caldwell takes charge of her new brood, Tennessee will be trying to find her replacement, someone capable of filling multiple roles. Both parties have their work to do. "Tennessee's loss,'' UT coach Pat Summitt said, "is UCLA's gain."
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	Nikki Caldwell

UCLA Hires Caldwell as Head Coach

Nikki Caldwell, one of the top assistant coaches in the nation, has been named the head women’s basketball coach at UCLA, Bruin Senior Associate Athletic Director/Senior Women’s Administrator Petrina Long announced today. Caldwell will be introduced at a press conference in UCLA’s Hall of Fame press room at 4:45 pm. ET. Caldwell, who becomes the fifth women’s basketball coach in UCLA history, has served as an assistant coach at two-time defending NCAA champion Tennessee for the past six seasons.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nikki to the Bruin family,” said UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero. “She is bright, articulate and an outstanding coach and recruiter who is a rising star in her profession. Nikki has been a winner as a student-athlete and an assistant coach and is the perfect person to make our program nationally competitive on a regular basis.”
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