Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball player Ruby Whitehorn faces serious charges after a tense event in Knox County, Tennessee. New information is slowly coming out about what took place at a house in North Knox County. This news surprised many fans and made people wonder about what really led to her being arrested.
Ruby Whitehorn charged after late Friday dispute in Knox County TennesseeRuby Whitehorn, a guard for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers , was arrested on Friday, August 8. Court papers say she is charged with aggravated burglary and domestic assault. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a domestic dispute at a North Knox County home. According to the police report, Ruby Whitehorn kicked in the front door and a bathroom door after a fight with a woman outside the house.
Whitehorn started 28 games for Tennessee last season. She transferred from Clemson to join the Lady Vols. Last season, Ruby Whitehorn scored 11.6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds per game. She was let out on bond the day after her arrest.
Her court date is set for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Eric Trainer, Tennessee Lady Vols associate director of women’s basketball, said the team knows about the situation and is looking into it. Police said no injuries occurred during the incident.
Ruby Whitehorn’s arrest raises questions about the incident and her basketball futureRuby Whitehorn told police the fight started when another woman took her phone and passport. Whitehorn said she was trying to get her things back. Police said Ruby was the main aggressor in the fight. She reportedly kicked down doors inside the home and smashed a mirror. Police officers who arrived said she acted violently.