Netflix revealed that it will release a documentary on the Tennessee Vols women’s basketball team, chronicling their remarkable journey to becoming one of the greatest programs in women’s college basketball history. The documentary is set to drop on April 1st, 2025.
A Legacy of Excellence
The Tennessee Vols women’s basketball team has a storied history of success, with eight national championships under their belt. Their impressive resume includes a perfect 39-0 record in the 1997-1998 season, which ESPN hailed as one of the top ten moments in women’s sports of the 20th century.
National Championships
1998: The Lady Vols won their third consecutive national championship with a perfect 39-0 record.
2007 and 2008: Candace Parker led the Lady Vols to NCAA titles in these years.
Rivalry with UConn
The Lady Vols have a long-standing rivalry with the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies, with both programs being two of the winningest in women’s basketball. The Lady Vols hold the distinction of being the only women’s basketball program to have appeared in every NCAA Tournament.
Pat Summitt: A Coaching Legend
At the helm of the Lady Vols’ success was the incomparable Pat Summitt, who coached the team to national titles in 1987, 1989, and four times in the 1990s. Summitt retired with an astonishing 1,098 wins, the most in NCAA college basketball history at the time. She also coached the U.S. women’s team to an Olympic gold medal in 1984.
Notable Players
The Lady Vols have produced some of the greatest players in women’s basketball history, including:
Chamique Holdsclaw: Helped lead Tennessee to the first three-peat in women’s college basketball (1996-98).
Tamika Catchings: A four-time Olympic gold medalist and 10-time WNBA All-Star.
Candace Parker: Led the Lady Vols to NCAA titles in 2007 and 2008.
Daedra Charles: A key player on the Lady Vols’ 1991 national championship team.
Bridgette Gordon: A member of the Lady Vols’ 1987 national championship team.
Holly Warlick: A player and assistant coach under Pat Summitt.
Cindy Brogdon: A member of the Lady Vols’ 1970s teams.
Dena Head: A player on the Lady Vols’ 1990s teams.
Kara Lawson: A player on the Lady Vols’ 1999-2003 teams.
The Netflix documentary promises to be an inspiring and thrilling look at the Tennessee Vols women’s basketball team’s remarkable history and legacy. Mark your calendars for April 1st, 2025, to witness the story of these trailblazing women who have left an indelible mark on the world of sports.
