Avery Mills’ Injury Casts Shadow Over Lady Vols’ 2026-27 Campaign
A torn ACL and meniscus will sideline Lady Vols star Avery Mills for the 2026-27 season, forcing the program to lean on veteran depth and rethink its shooting strategy.
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A torn ACL and meniscus will sideline Lady Vols star Avery Mills for the 2026-27 season, forcing the program to lean on veteran depth and rethink its shooting strategy.
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.

Junior guard Avery Mills, a First‑Team All‑CUSA selection last season, will be out for an extended period after a right knee injury sustained during a team workout.

Junior guard Avery Mills will be out for an extended period after a right knee injury, but the Lady Vols expect her to return stronger and wear No. 1 next season.
The Lady Vols guard will be out for a prolonged period after a right knee injury, casting a shadow over a promising season.
A Tennessee guard will miss the upcoming campaign after a right knee injury sustained during a team workout, casting a shadow over the program's transfer‑portal additions.
Avery Mills, a Tennessee Lady Vols guard, will be out for an extended period after a right knee injury sustained in a June 30 workout, as confirmed by Coach Kim Caldwell.

The University of Tennessee’s women’s basketball program has just rolled out a striking new uniform set that swaps the familiar Nike swoosh for the iconic three‑stripe branding of Adidas.

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.

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.

The latest wave of player movements sees powerhouse programs bolstering their lineups while rebuilding teams seek fresh talent, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead.
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.