University of Tennessee Athletics
Key Points:
- Tennessee women's basketball head coach Kim Caldwell has hired Isoken Uzamere as an assistant coach, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at Georgia, UCF, and Albany.
- Uzamere was recognized in 2023 as one of the "50 Most Impactful High Major NCAA Division I Women's Assistant Coaches" and has contributed to nine NCAA Tournament appearances throughout her career.
- At Georgia, Uzamere worked primarily with post players, aiding in the development of key athletes like Javyn Nicholson, Brittney Smith, and Mia Woolfolk, helping the team achieve multiple NCAA Tournament berths.
- Prior to Georgia, Uzamere helped UCF achieve significant milestones, including their first NCAA Tournament win and conference titles, while mentoring standout players such as Brittney Smith and Nyala Shuler.
- Uzamere began her coaching career at Albany, where she contributed to four America East titles and NCAA Tournament appearances, and holds a B.A. from Hofstra and an M.A. from the University of Albany.