
Avery Strickland Hurst Eyes Fifth College Season After Legal Boost
Avery Strickland Hurst re‑enters the transfer portal seeking a fifth year after legal changes, reflecting on her Tennessee stint, Belmont breakout, and future plans.
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Avery Strickland Hurst re‑enters the transfer portal seeking a fifth year after legal changes, reflecting on her Tennessee stint, Belmont breakout, and future plans.

Chamique Holdsclaw and Candace Parker were enshrined together in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, reflecting a shared legacy that spans collegiate dominance, Olympic gold, WNBA championships, and community advocacy.

The 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony celebrated the achievements of Parker, Delle Donne and the coaches who shaped a generation, highlighting the sport’s growing cultural impact.

Tennessee will open the season with exhibition games, travel to face UConn in December, host UCLA in November, and meet Kentucky twice, while other SEC foes appear once each.

The Lady Vols announce a demanding out‑of‑conference slate with games against UConn, Virginia Tech and other top programs, highlighted by the return of former players to Blacksburg.

The Hokies will host Ole Miss on Dec. 1 and Tennessee on Dec. 3, 2026, as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge, seeking to extend a favorable series history while confronting a four‑year NCAA Tournament drought on the men's side and a recent first‑round exit for the women.

The 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge schedule features Virginia Tech's men's team facing Ole Miss and the women's squad taking on Tennessee, continuing a rivalry that has seen the Hokies dominate recent meetings.

The Lady Vols have announced a flurry of offers to top high school prospects, adding transfers and an international freshman to a roster that already boasts 14 pledges for the 2026‑27 season.

A sweeping overhaul of the Lady Vols roster brings 13 transfers and two freshmen, guided by a new defensive-minded staff eager to cultivate a relentless, unconventional style of play.

The Lady Vols add a complementary coaching mind to their staff, recruit a wave of portal talent, and aim to rebound from a winless stretch in the NCAA tournament.

Kim Caldwell appointed Denise Jilka as executive director of basketball operations, tapping a decade‑plus insider to lead logistics, academics and travel, while new assistants and a video strategist join the roster.