Former senior guard of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers women’s basketball team, Ruby Whitehorn, has supportive parents, with her mother, Mechelle, being a strong pillar of support for her.
Ruby Whitehorn has been dismissed from the Tennessee Lady Volunteers women’s basketball team by head coach Kim Caldwell.
The dismissal follows her second arrest in less than three months: early Thursday morning, she was reportedly stopped by campus police in Knoxville.
BREAKING: Tennessee Lady Vol coach Kim Caldwell has dismissed senior guard Ruby Whitehorn from the team:
— FOX Sports Knoxville (@FOXSportsKnox) November 2, 2025
“It is my responsibility to protect the high standards of this historic program,” Caldwell said in a statement.
“In light of recent events, Ruby has been unable to reflect… pic.twitter.com/6pdBzvjDct
According to the reports, she was charged with misdemeanor simple possession of marijuana (approximately 5.59 g).
Earlier in Augus,t she was arrested on charges including felony domestic assault and aggravated burglary.
While Father Remains Out of the Media Spotlight, Ruby Whitehorn Was Raised by Mother Mechelle, Whom She Credits for Her Success!
The only parent Ruby Whitehorn has ever mentioned in the media is her mother, Mechelle, along with her godmother, Lisa Bryant, and her grandparents.
While details about Ruby’s father have not been disclosed in the media, she appears to have been raised by her mother, Mechelle.
Me and my Star pic.twitter.com/YJQgjwHkAB
— Mechelle Whitehorn (@MechelleWhiteh1) February 7, 2025
According to her mother’s Facebook profile, her status is listed as single. Although not officially confirmed, it is believed that Ruby was raised by a single mother.
Ruby’s mother, Mechelle Whitehorn, graduated from New Haven High School and later attended Pershing High School in Detroit.
She pursued further education at Michigan Christian College.
While her father remains out of the spotlight, Ruby has often mentioned her mother in interviews and credited her for her support.
Her mother, Mechelle, also seems to be very fond of her daughter, even listing herself on social media as “Ruby’s Mom.”
Following Ruby’s second arrest, her mother has been actively supporting her, sharing posts in the media and thanking the Lady Vols team for their support.
I want to Thank the Lady Vols family for the love and support for My Daughter Ruby . We truly appreciate you for the prayers and giving Us this time.
— Mechelle Whitehorn (@MechelleWhiteh1) November 2, 2025
God bless you All.
As her daughter now faces these legal issues and charges, Ruby’s mother, Mechelle, remains her active supporter.
In Case You Don’t Know
- Ruby Whitehorn has a brother, Angelo Reese.
- Ruby was named Michigan “Miss Basketball” in 2022.
