History of Kim Caldwell in Timeline

Kim Caldwell is an American college basketball coach, currently leading the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers. She gained recognition as head coach at Marshall, earning SBC Coach of the Year and the Maggie Dixon Award in 2024. Caldwell previously coached Glenville State Pioneers, where she secured six regular season conference championships, four conference tournament titles, six NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, and the 2022 NCAA Division II National Championship during her seven-year tenure.

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November 24, 1988: Kim Caldwell Born

On November 24, 1988, Kim Caldwell (née Stephens) was born, later becoming a successful college basketball coach.

1997: Marshall's last NCAA Division I tournament

In 1997, was the last time Marshall made it to the NCAA Division I tournament. In 2024 Kim Caldwell led them to the tournament for the first time since 1997.

2010: Team captain of the Pioneers

In 2010, Kim Caldwell was named team captain of the Glenville State Pioneers, a team that won a WVIAC conference championship and earned a berth to the NCAA Tournament.

2011: WVIAC Student-Athlete of the Year

In 2011, Kim Caldwell earned WVIAC Student-Athlete of the Year honors while playing at Glenville State.

2016: Hired as head coach at Glenville State

In 2016, Kim Caldwell was hired as the head women's basketball coach at her alma mater, Glenville State.

2022: NCAA Division II National Championship

In 2022, Kim Caldwell led the Glenville State Pioneers to win the NCAA Division II National Championship.

March 27, 2023: Named head coach at Marshall

On March 27, 2023, Kim Caldwell was named head coach at Marshall University.

May 2023: Marriage to Justin Caldwell

In May 2023, Kim Stephens married Justin Caldwell, who later became the player development coordinator for the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team.

April 7, 2024: Named head coach at Tennessee

On April 7, 2024, Kim Caldwell was named the head coach at the University of Tennessee.

September 2024: Pregnancy announcement

In September 2024, Kim Caldwell announced her pregnancy.

2024: Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year & Maggie Dixon Award

In 2024, Kim Caldwell was named the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) Coach of the Year and received the Maggie Dixon Award as the top Division I rookie head coach.

2024: SBC Coach of the Year & Maggie Dixon Award

In 2024, Kim Caldwell was named the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) coach of the year and received the Maggie Dixon Award as the top first-year head coach in Division I women's basketball.