
Kaylene Smikle Eyes Full‑Season Return After Knee Surgery
Transfer forward Kaylene Smikle discusses her recovery from a knee injury, her expectations for the upcoming season, and the legacy she brings from Rutgers and Maryland.
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Transfer forward Kaylene Smikle discusses her recovery from a knee injury, her expectations for the upcoming season, and the legacy she brings from Rutgers and Maryland.
The NCAA has adopted an age-based model that grants athletes up to five years of eligibility, a change that could keep several Tennessee players on campus longer and provide the program with added stability.

Guard Avery Mills, a transfer from Liberty, will be sidelined for an extended period after a right knee injury, casting a shadow over the Lady Vols' early preparations.

The Longhorns will host South Carolina and Tennessee, face Texas A&M in a historic home-and-home series, and travel to LSU, Kentucky and Oklahoma, while coach Vic Schaefer voices concerns over the conference's scheduling.

The Longhorns will host South Carolina and Tennessee, welcome back former transfer Zya Vann, and resume a home‑and‑home series with Texas A&M, while coach Vic Schaefer voices concerns over the toughest matchups.

The Lady Vols will enter their third season under Kim Caldwell with a 16‑game SEC slate, new transfers and two freshmen, while facing a mix of home and road challenges across the Southeast.

Tennessee will play 16 conference games, host a mix of traditional rivals and welcome a group of new players, including freshmen Gabby Minus and Irene Oboavwoduo, as the program looks to build on recent momentum.

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.

In her debut press conference, Isoken Uzamere outlined her vision for the Lady Vols, praising Coach Kim Caldwell’s defensive intensity and reflecting on her journey from Nigeria to Tennessee.

The Lady Vols enter the 2026‑27 campaign with a completely new roster, 13 transfers, a freshman signing class and third‑year head coach Kim Caldwell at the helm.
The Lady Vols basketball team has reshaped its lineup for the 2026‑27 campaign, adding 13 transfers and a 2026 signing class. Below is a look at the players, their backgrounds, and the coaching staff driving the transformation.
The University of Tennessee women's basketball team will field a brand‑new lineup next season, featuring 13 transfer players and a freshman wing, as the program rebuilds after losing all eight returning athletes.
Coach Kim Caldwell assembled a 13‑player transfer class in just over three weeks, adding key scorers, defenders and shooters to address last season’s weaknesses.
From Oklahoma State to Florida, the latest wave of transfers brings a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging stars set to influence the upcoming campaign.

The Lady Vols have added 13 transfers and two freshmen, a class that USA TODAY ranks ninth in the nation and second in the SEC, featuring standout players like Kaylene Smikle, Naomi White, Fatmata Janneh and Kennedy Fauntleroy.