What Kim Caldwell said after firing Roman Tubner
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Key Points:
- Kim Caldwell announced the firing of assistant coach Roman Tubner after two seasons with the Tennessee Lady Vols, expressing gratitude for his contributions and wishing him well.
- Tubner's dismissal follows the recent resignation of assistant coach Gabe Lazo, who left to join LSU under coach Kim Mulkey; Caldwell quickly hired Bill Ferrara from Florida State to replace Lazo.
- Tubner was initially hired from Alabama to provide SEC experience for scouting and recruiting, but now Caldwell faces filling another coaching vacancy.
- Caldwell’s staff still includes Jenna Burdette, Angel Rizor, and Lexie Barrier, all of whom have longstanding ties with Caldwell from previous coaching roles.
- In Caldwell’s first season (2024-25), the Lady Vols went 24-10 and reached the Sweet 16, highlighted by a win over UConn, but the team struggled in her second season with a 16-14 record and an eight-game losing streak to close the year.
