The former Division II championship-winning coach also took away her players’ shoes. “I told them if we make it to the Sweet Sixteen, they can wear whatever shoes they want,” said Caldwell after her team did just that Sunday night in the Second Round of the NCAA tournament.

Kim Caldwell expected to win right away with Lady Vols basketball, and Tennessee made good on that promise by reaching NCAA tournament Sweet 16 .

Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell made a promise to players if they made the Sweet 16 in March Madness, and they reminded her during Ohio State upset.