Ole Miss' Coach Yo Responds to Accusations of Tampering in Landing Lady Vols Transfer Talaysia Cooper

Ole Miss' Coach Yo Responds to Accusations of Tampering in Landing Lady Vols Transfer Talaysia Cooper

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Key Points:

  • Former Lady Vols star Talaysia Cooper announced her transfer to Ole Miss to finish her college basketball career, sparking renewed attention on past tensions between Tennessee and Ole Miss coaches.
  • The tension stemmed from a handshake incident after Tennessee's loss to Ole Miss, where Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell did not engage with Ole Miss coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin beyond the handshake, leading to speculation about tampering accusations.
  • McPhee-McCuin publicly dismissed the tampering rumors on social media, urging fans to stop spreading the narrative.
  • Cooper was Tennessee's top scorer and assister in the 2025-26 season and had a standout performance against Ole Miss, scoring 30 points in their matchup.
  • Ole Miss coach McPhee-McCuin expressed confidence that Cooper will excel with a fresh start and aims to prepare for a professional career as Cooper enters her final college season.

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