Key Point Summary – Ruby Whitehorn

• Ruby Whitehorn arrested on felony burglary and domestic assault charges
• Police say she kicked in two doors during an alleged dispute
• Victim claims she feared Whitehorn would harm her
• Whitehorn says she acted in self-defense to retrieve her phone
• Court appearance scheduled for Tuesday

Senior Season Overshadowed By Arrest

Tennessee women’s basketball standout Ruby Whitehorn faces a sudden off-court crisis. Police in Knox County arrested the 22-year-old on Friday, charging her with felony aggravated burglary and domestic assault. The arrest comes just weeks before her senior season, sending shockwaves through the Volunteers program.
According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute at a Knoxville residence.

Altercation Sparks Inside And Outside

Court records reveal that the victim told police she first saw Whitehorn in a parking lot near her home. Moments later, glass shattered. The victim went outside, allegedly to retrieve her dog after it got loose, and encountered Whitehorn. The situation escalated quickly.
The victim says she accidentally grabbed Whitehorn’s phone, mistaking it for her own, before running inside. Whitehorn allegedly kicked in the front door, chased her upstairs, and then kicked in a locked bedroom door.

Destruction And Fear Inside The Home

Once inside the bedroom, Whitehorn allegedly smashed a glass mirror, grabbed her phone, and left. The victim claims she feared Whitehorn would harm her during the ordeal. Police say she was visibly shaken when they arrived.
Whitehorn told officers the victim attacked her first in the parking lot and that she only entered the home to recover her phone. However, officers determined Whitehorn was the aggressor.

University Responds As Case Builds

“We are aware of the situation and are continuing to gather additional information,” a Tennessee spokesperson told the Knoxville News Sentinel. The arrest has already raised questions about Whitehorn’s future with the team, though no disciplinary action has been announced.
Whitehorn, a former Clemson player, transferred to Tennessee two years ago. Last season, she averaged 11.6 points per game, becoming one of the Volunteers’ top scorers.

Court Date Set Amid Uncertainty

Whitehorn is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Legal experts say a felony burglary conviction could carry serious prison time if the case goes to trial.
For now, the focus remains on how the charges — and the controversy — will affect her final college basketball season.