# Candice Storey Lee on Vanderbilt's Rise, SEC Women's Basketball & the Future of College Athletics

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Podcast: [Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chalk-talk-south-women-s-hoops-7831473)
Published: 2026-07-17T19:16:57+00:00
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## Resource

🎙️ Vanderbilt Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee | Building a Championship Culture in College Athletics What does it take to lead one of the fastest-rising athletic departments in the country? In this special episode of Chalk Talk South: Women's Hoops , I sit down with Vanderbilt Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee to discuss leadership, building championship programs, and the incredible growth of women's sports. Dr. Lee shares her journey from Vanderbilt student-athlete to Athletic Director, the vision behind Vanderbilt's athletic success, what makes the Commodores unique in today's college athletics landscape, and how she works alongside coaches to create a winning culture. We also dive into the continued rise of SEC women's basketball , the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, student-athlete development, and where she believes the future of women's sports is headed. Whether you're a Vanderbilt fan, an SEC women's basketball fan, or simply interested in leadership in college athletics, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the most influential voices in the game. 🏀 Topics Covered: Candice Storey Lee's journey to becoming Vanderbilt Athletic Director Vanderbilt's vision and championship culture Leadership and working with head coaches The growth of SEC women's basketball NIL and the transfer portal Student-athlete development The future of women's sports Building success at Vanderbilt Athletics If you enjoyed this interview, be sure to Like , Subscribe , and turn on notifications so you never miss our SEC Women's Basketball coverage, interviews, scouting reports, and analysis. #Vanderbilt #VanderbiltAthletics #CandiceStoreyLee #SEC #SECWBB #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #CollegeAthletics #NIL #TransferPortal #ChalkTalkSouth #Commodores #Leaders…

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