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Denise Jilka, a longtime University of Tennessee staffer, steps into a new leadership role as executive director of basketball operations, bringing 12 years of experience in athletics and student‑athlete support.
Denise Jilka, a longtime Tennessee insider, is named executive director of basketball operations for the Lady Vols, bringing 12 years of experience and a softball background from Bradley University.
Tennessee announced Denise Jilka as executive director of basketball operations, highlighting her twelve‑year tenure and the support she received from head coach Kim Caldwell.
The Lady Vols add a complementary coaching mind to their staff, recruit a wave of portal talent, and aim to rebound from a winless stretch in the NCAA tournament.
Kim Caldwell appointed Denise Jilka as executive director of basketball operations, tapping a decade‑plus insider to lead logistics, academics and travel, while new assistants and a video strategist join the roster.
Denise Jilka, who has served the University of Tennessee for over a decade, will now oversee basketball operations, succeeding Catherine Greene, while Maggie Stanley continues to drive the program’s logistical efforts.
The University of Tennessee announces Denise Jilka's promotion to director of basketball operations, highlighting her extensive background in academic services and program continuity.
Long‑time University of Tennessee staff member Denise Jilka has been named director of basketball operations for the Lady Vols, succeeding Catherine Greene, who left for an ACC position. Jilka’s extensive background in academic services and performance psychology positions her to manage team travel, academics and daily scheduling alongside assistant Maggie Stanley.
Denise Jilka, who has spent nearly twelve years at the University of Tennessee, has been named executive director of basketball operations, succeeding Catherine Greene and joining forces with Maggie Stanley to oversee logistics, academics and travel.
Bill Ferrara, who first scouted the Lady Vols in 2006, has accepted a position on Kim Caldwell's coaching staff, citing the program's legacy and Caldwell's laser‑focused leadership as key draws.
Bill Ferrara, a veteran scout, has accepted an assistant role on Kim Caldwell's Lady Vols staff, drawing on a memorable 2006 scouting experience that featured Candace Parker and Pat Summitt's legendary intensity.
After scouting Tennessee as a graduate assistant in 2006, Bill Ferrara was struck by the intensity of Pat Summitt's teams and now aims to help Kim Caldwell lead the Lady Vols back to the Final Four.
The University of Tennessee’s women’s basketball program welcomes Bill Ferrara and Isoken Uzamere, who discuss their offensive philosophies, the influence of Pat Summitt, and the excitement surrounding new player Naomi White.
Bill Ferrara, a veteran offensive architect from Florida State, has been hired to lead the Lady Vols' attack, promising a high‑tempo style under head coach Kim Caldwell.
A record seven players arrive via the transfer portal, marking a dramatic shift in Tennessee's recruitment strategy and promising a new era of competition.
Five‑star guard Avery Arije, ranked No. 15 in the 2027 class, has listed Tennessee among her top six schools, joining UCLA, South Carolina, UConn, Texas and USC. Her potential impact and the Vols’ recent roster moves add intrigue to the upcoming recruitment cycle.
Coach Kim Caldwell assembled a 13‑player transfer class in just over three weeks, adding key scorers, defenders and shooters to address last season’s weaknesses.
The Lady Vols have added 13 transfers and two freshmen, a class that USA TODAY ranks ninth in the nation and second in the SEC, featuring standout players like Kaylene Smikle, Naomi White, Fatmata Janneh and Kennedy Fauntleroy.