Mickie DeMoss - Tennessee women's basketball assistant

Mickie DeMoss joined the Tennessee staff of Pat Summitt in 1985, serving as an assistant from then until 2003. Mickie DeMoss left Tennessee to take over as Kentucky's head coach in 2003, and also served a stint as an assistant at Texas before returning to the Lady Vols in 2010.

A native of Tallulah, Louisiana, Mickie DeMoss played for Louisiana Tech before entering the coaching ranks. Mickie DeMoss began coaching as an assistant at Memphis State before becoming head coach at Florida until 1983. Mickie DeMoss then spent two years as an assistant at Auburn before coming to Tennessee.

While head coach at Kentucky, Mickie DeMoss led UK to its first back-to-back 20-win seasons in 16 years, was named the SEC coach of the year in 2005-06, and led Kentucky to its first win over a No.1 program, oddly enough over Tennessee.

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• Summitt: It has been a 'great ride' at Tennessee Updated 4/19/2012 at 5:26 p.m. 1 comment

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pat Summitt was relaxed, smiling and even cracking jokes — looking and sounding totally at peace knowing she will never coach her beloved Tennessee Lady Vols...

• Holly Warlick 'thankful' for Summitt, 'honored' as next coach Published 4/18/2012 at 11:28 p.m. 10 comments

  Being a former point guard, Holly Warlick appreciates the value of a good assist.

• Court Adjourned: Pat Summitt steps down after illustrious career Published 4/18/2012 at 9:56 p.m. 10 comments

  In stepping down as Tennessee women's basketball coach, Pat Summitt's new role as head coach emeritus at least helps soften the transition for her. "I think it's real safe landing place for her," said former UT assistant Mickie DeMoss, who ...

• Dean Lockwood says he hasn't been contacted about Michigan opening Updated 4/6/2012 at 6:20 p.m. 30 comments

  Dean Lockwood has been a popular guy lately.

• Mickie DeMoss' exit could start makeover Published 4/2/2012 at 9:00 p.m. 56 comments

  Change is coming to the Tennessee women's basketball coaching staff for next season.

• Mickie DeMoss leaves UT, named to staff of Indiana Fever Published 4/2/2012 at 1:22 p.m. 26 comments

  Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt announced today that assistant Mickie DeMoss was leaving her staff to join the WNBA’s Indiana Fever.

• John Adams: Kansas' turnaround a long time in the making Published 3/23/2012 at 9:52 p.m. 0 comments

  DES MOINES, Iowa — The little-team-that-could storyline has been repeated often in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

• Dela-who? It's Kansas for Lady Vols Published 3/21/2012 at 9:24 p.m. 31 comments

  In March, basketball teams have to stay on their toes and be adaptable. Tennessee's Lady Vols were reminded of that this week. Their mission toward an anticipated NCAA tournament rematch with Baylor now goes through Kansas instead of Delaware.

• Lady Vols No. 2 seed, will play UT Martin Updated 3/12/2012 at 11:16 p.m. 53 comments

  Pat Summitt knows better than to look ahead at this time of the year.

• Mickie DeMoss dealing with living in the moment with Pat Summitt Published 2/18/2012 at 7:36 p.m. 20 comments

  OXFORD, Miss. — Mickie DeMoss has joked of writing a book about her late mother, Wilma.

• Meighan Simmons' showing brought 'energy' to Lady Vols Published 2/15/2012 at 7:28 p.m. 4 comments

  Sophomore's inspired showing boosted team

• No handbook for Holly Warlick's unusual role Published 2/11/2012 at 9:08 p.m. 47 comments

  Holly Warlick can't reach for a book or a manual. There are limits to the experience from which she draws.

• John Adams: Lady Vols lack a loathing for losing Published 2/10/2012 at 9:13 p.m. 24 comments

  The inherent risks in assumptions have been stated well and often. But I still thought I was on solid ground in speculating on the Lady Vols’ upcoming basketball season in late August. The news: Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt had ...

• John Adams: Vanderbilt took advantage of Lady Vols porous defense Updated 2/10/2012 at 9:16 p.m. 20 comments

  NASHVILLE — Tennessee lost another road game and found a new nemesis Thursday night at Memorial Gymnasium.

• Finding flaws with Notre Dame a tough task Updated 1/22/2012 at 7:52 p.m. 38 comments

  SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Finding fault with Notre Dame's play this women's basketball season requires an eye for detail.

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