Why Lady Vols guard was benched vs Alabama
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Key Points:
- Talaysia Cooper was benched for the final 16:27 of Tennessee Lady Vols' 76-64 loss to Alabama in the SEC Tournament, a decision described by coach Kim Caldwell as strategic to find effective player combinations.
- Cooper, the team's leading scorer and assist provider, finished with only two points and played just two minutes in the second half before being sidelined, marking a notable absence in a game Tennessee lost by double digits.
- The Lady Vols have now lost seven straight games and face uncertainty ahead of the NCAA Tournament selection, though Caldwell expressed confidence that the team deserves a spot based on their challenging schedule and significant wins.
- The program has faced recent turmoil, including the departure of senior Kaiya Wynn after a dispute over
