Apart from setting the basketball court on fire with her game, Candace Parker is also leading the commentator role for the TNT sports network. With her basketball knowledge, reputation as a champion, and connections in the league, the former LA Sparks star has been a popular presence behind the mic.
Her witty takes also steal the headlines, as Parker famously catches Dwyane Wade off guard with a height reveal, which went viral, and fans loved the unexpected moment. But in the recent game, the three-time WNBA champion was at the receiving end of a similar unexpected comment, which she tried to cover up in her own style.
Bruce Pearl Opened On Candace Parker’s College Time Affairs
The former Auburn coach, Bruce Pearl, joins the team as a studio analyst and was at the desk with the WNBA great, covering the Rutgers vs Tennessee game. Midway through the game, the coach opened up about his memory of CP and spoke about her dating life.
“Some stories we can talk about and some stories we can’t talk about, but Candace was a beautiful student athlete at Tennessee. She was dating one of my guys, and she was talking to two of the others at the same time,” Pearl recalled.
While the memory caught the former Tennessee star off guard, she laughed about it. Pearl added, “Candace, you remember there were a couple of times I would come to you and say, ‘Honey, don’t break up with him tonight.’ Right? You remember that. I literally did, and she would be like, ‘OK.’ We had that relationship. Candace was mature beyond her years.”
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Candace Parker also recalled the incident and admitted discussing it with the coach. She added that her relationships during those periods.
While the player was influential off the court, as per Bruce Pearl, she was more impactful on the court. Parker ended her Vols career averaging 19.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.9 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game and recently earned a special honor for her contribution to the NCAA Women’s basketball.
Candace Parker Makes The AP’s All-Time First Team For Women’s College Basketball
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the AP’s national women’s basketball poll, the Associated Press released All-Time first and second teams for Women’s college basketball. While multiple championship winners made the cut for their impact on the sport, Parker also earned a spot in the first team, alongside Caitlin Clark, Diana Taurasi, Cheryl Miller, and Breanna Stewart.
AP released their All-Time women’s college basketball players 👇
— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) October 17, 2025
• Caitlin Clark
• Candace Parker
• Cheryl Miller
• Breanna Stewart
• Diana Taurasi pic.twitter.com/LjHUatlEwL
Playing for the University of Tennessee, Parker led the team to consecutive NCAA championships in 2007 and 2008, and won the MOP award on both championship runs. She was also the first woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament game. Since her switch to the WNBA, Tennessee has yet to win the NCAA title.
While her influence on the WNBA and college basketball speaks for itself, Candace Parker is also the Co-Chair of the Pro Athlete Community Board, which aims to empower athletes in their post-sports careers. This highlights her willingness to help others and the community.