Ruby Whitehorn is a college basketball player who was dismissed from the University of Tennessee Lady Vols women’s team in November 2025 after two separate legal incidents within a few months.

Quick Scoop: What Happened

  • In late October 2025, Ruby Whitehorn was arrested in Knoxville and charged with simple possession of marijuana after a traffic stop, during which police reported finding about 5.6 grams of marijuana, which is illegal in Tennessee.
  • This came just hours after she played in a Tennessee exhibition game and had one of the standout performances for the Lady Vols.

Earlier Incident In 2025

  • The October arrest was her second run‑in with the law since August 2025; earlier, she had been arrested in connection with a domestic incident and faced charges including aggravated burglary or related offenses (reported as aggravated burglary/domestic assault or misdemeanor trespassing and aggravated vandalism, depending on outlet).[]
  • Following that first August case, she was suspended from team activities and later reinstated before the season.

Dismissal From Tennessee

  • After the October possession charge, Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell announced that Whitehorn was being dismissed from the program, saying she had not upheld the program’s standards and that the decision was made to protect the “high standards” and reputation of the Lady Vols.
  • At the time, Whitehorn was a senior guard who had transferred from Clemson, where she played her first two college seasons, and she was expected to be a key contributor for Tennessee’s 2025–26 season.

Ruby Whitehorn’s Own Statement

  • Following the dismissal, Whitehorn posted a message on social media acknowledging that it had “not been [her] best year,” apologizing for failing to uphold Lady Vol standards, and thanking her coaches, teammates, and fans for their support.
  • She also said she planned to dedicate time to focus on her mental health and to work on “healing and bettering” herself mentally going forward.

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