Remember back in the 2015-2016 season? Diamond DeShields was playing her first season with the Tennessee Lady Vols, and Holly Warlick benched her for a period of time due to her inconsistencies.
Yeah, that seems insane now.
DeShields proved on Thursday in the Lady Vols’ 74-70 home victory over Florida that she is their most valuable player, and she may be the most valuable player in the nation.
Coming off an injury when it wasn’t sure if she would be able to play, Holly Warlick didn’t start her.
But then DeShields came off the bench and, despite not being 100 percent, made every tough play.