The Great Teams Volume IV-The 2007-08 Tennessee Lady Vols

The Great Teams Volume IV-The 2007-08 Tennessee Lady Vols

Author: Martin Plum October 6, 2025 Duration: 58:16

The first female team that we are breaking down on the "The Great Teams" podcast is a terrific one! Pat Summitt's last national championship team in 2008 finished the journey of going "back to back" with one of college basketball's greatest players, Candace Parker. We break down the roster, the schedule and the journey of this squad with Nate Wall and Jacob Brindle; enjoy!


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