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Bruce Pearl Reflects on Candace Parker's Legendary College Days

11/29/2025

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Bruce Pearl, the former Tennessee men's basketball coach, spoke about Candace Parker's college years on TNT on Nov. 26, 2025.
Pearl, who coached Tennessee 2005–2011, recalled Parker's relationships with players from 2004–2008 and advised her to maintain them.
Parker laughed and acknowledged the relationship, saying those memories stay in the past.
Parker is a three-time All-American who led Tennessee to national titles and later became a WNBA player and broadcaster.

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Bruce Pearl, the former Tennessee men's basketball coach, spoke about Candace Parker's college years on TNT on Nov. 26, 2025.
Pearl, who coached Tennessee 2005–2011, recalled Parker's relationships with players from 2004–2008 and advised her to maintain them.
Parker laughed and acknowledged the relationship, saying those memories stay in the past.
Parker is a three-time All-American who led Tennessee to national titles and later became a WNBA player and broadcaster.