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Arizona State women’s basketball lands Tennessee’s Ruby Whitehorn
Molly Miller on how Arizona State women’s basketball beat UA Wildcats
The Arizona State women’s basketball program toppled the Arizona Wildcats on Feb. 14, 2026, and head coach Molly Miller broke down what they overcame.
Ruby Whitehorn has found a new home in women’s college basketball.
The former five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American revealed on her Instagram account on Friday that she has joined Molly Miller’s program at Arizona State. Whitehorn is practicing with the team, but will not play this season, instead using her final year of collegiate eligibility to help the Sun Devils next season.
Whitehorn was dismissed from Tennessee in early November, just days before this season started, after her second arrest in a span of less than three months.
She was arrested in late October and charged with simple possession of marijuana, hours after she scored 18 points in an exhibition victory for the Lady Vols over Division II Columbus State. That came after Whitehorn had been arrested on Aug. 8 and charged with domestic assault and aggravated burglary. Whitehorn was suspended indefinitely by Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell, but reinstated to the team in September after pleading guilty to two misdemeanors — aggravated trespassing and aggravated burglary — in exchange for judicial diversion.
A 6-foot guard from Detroit, Michigan, Whitehorn began her career at Clemson where she was voted to the 2023 All-ACC Freshman Team and started in 62 of the 66 games she played in. Last season for Tennessee, Whitehorn averaged 11.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 46.3% from the floor. Whitehorn was fourth on the team in minutes played and scoring, and third in rebounds. Before her dismissal, she was one of three starters set to return from the Lady Vols’ squad that made the Sweet 16 in Caldwell’s first season.
“I’m here to help young people,” Arizona State coach Miller told On3. “Our culture gives Ruby an opportunity to grow and I believe she can be the best version of herself in this environment.”
Miller is in her first season coaching Arizona State. She was hired by the Sun Devils last offseason after an incredibly successful tenure at nearby Grand Canyon where she went 117-38 in five seasons and led the Lopes to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Before that, she won 91 percent of her games over six seasons at Division II Drury and took the Panthers to the Final Four in 2019.
Arizona State won just 10 games last year, but Miller reshaped the roster with the transfer portal. All five starters for the Sun Devils played elsewhere last season, and together they’ve guided Arizona State to a 21-7 record, putting them in contention for a spot in the NCAA Tournament — a stage the program hasn’t been on since 2019.
The Sun Devils are also bringing in an ESPN-ranked top 60 recruit next season in guard Averie Lower out of Iowa. Miller will likely bolster the roster once more when the transfer portal opens officially the day after the national championship game.
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100-degree heat hits busy Arizona wedding weekend in Maricopa
MARICOPA, Ariz. – It’s one of the busiest times of year for weddings in Arizona, usually because the weather couldn’t be better. But this weekend, the heat is changing plans for some couples getting ready to say “I do.”
Marriage is all about adjusting and adapting — something Elle Vanderham and Reece Pocock have had to do. They thought they were going to be married in perfect March weather; instead, they’ll be tying the knot in the 100-degree desert sun.
What they’re saying:
“Everyone comes in March, so we were like perfect, we’ll do it then,” said bride Elle Vanderham. “And then they all got here and everyone is dying.”
Love is heating up in Arizona, and so are the temperatures.
“What’s that saying… when you make plans, God laughs? Yeah, so here we are,” said Dana Schwartz, the bride’s aunt.
Vanderham and Pocock are set to tie the knot this Saturday in Maricopa. The two met when Pocock would come down from Canada for work. They were hoping for mild spring weather, but now they’re preparing for triple-digit heat.
“I’m very ready,” Vanderham said. “I’m just happy I don’t have to wear a felt cap and a suit jacket.”
Schwartz has been helping set up the event. She says changes had to be made to help keep the over 200 guests from all over the world comfortable.
“We brought in coolers and misters. We’re going to have umbrellas for out there,” Schwartz said. “We had to bring in a refrigerated truck because hydration is going to be a big thing. In fact, we had to buy more. You have to adjust the order of things. It’s all you can do.”
Like many Arizonans, they’re taking the heat in stride and rolling with whatever comes — a little preview of married life. Ultimately, they’re just happy to celebrate together.
“I’m very grateful for everyone I have in my corner,” Vanderham said. “And I’m very grateful for all the Canadians who came down even though they knew it was going to be hot.”
What you can do:
If you are attending an outdoor wedding this weekend or any event outdoors, doctors recommend hydrating as much as possible and seeking shade.
The Source: Interviews with Dana Schwartz, Elle Vanderham and Reece Pocock
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Will Arizona center Motiejus Krivas be picked in NBA Draft?
Tommy Lloyd, Koa Peat, Brayden Burries dissect UA’s Big 12 tourney run
Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd, forward Koa Peat and guard Brayden Burries break down their Big 12 tournament win over Houston.
SAN DIEGO — At 7-foot-2, Arizona center Motiejus Krivas is one of the nation’s premier defensive centers. The junior out of Lithuania is a key part of the reason that Arizona forces its opponents to shoot their 2-pointers an average of 7.0 feet from the rim — the 11th highest mark in Division I. But for his NBA Draft stock, the question will be how valuable that skill set is in the modern NBA, given Krivas’ limited impact further from the basket. Here is where he ranks on a handful of notable big boards.
- Tankathon: 51
- The Athletic: 73
- ESPN: 27
- CBS: 30
This season, Krivas is Arizona’s fourth leading scorer, averaging 10.5 points per game on 58.2% shooting. He’s taken just 12 threes on the season, although he has made four of them. As for his impact elsewhere, he’s averaging 8.1 rebounds and an impressive 1.8 blocks per game. His profile is rounded out by 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals per contest.
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