Lady Vols Gear Up for 2026‑27 Season with Record‑Breaking Recruiting Class
Tennessee’s women’s basketball program is reshaping its future as high‑profile recruits line up visits and commitments ahead of the upcoming season.
Aug 26, 2026
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Five‑Star Wing Qandace Samuels Narrows College List, Eyes Tennessee
Ranked No. 12 nationally, Samuels chooses ten programs, including the Tennessee Volunteers, as she eyes a future where her versatile wing skill set aligns with the program’s vision.
Aug 16, 2026
Top 2029 Guard Laine Lyles Tests Tennessee’s Recruiting Pitch on Unofficial Visit
Laine Lyles, a 15‑year‑old guard from Indiana, spent a weekend in Knoxville meeting Coach Kim Caldwell and the Lady Vols staff, while the program eyes a future class that currently has no pledges.
Jul 26, 2026
NCAA’s Five-Year Eligibility Rule Could Reshape Tennessee Women’s Basketball
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.
Jul 13, 2026
Tennessee Lady Vols Gear Up for 2026‑27 SEC Basketball Campaign
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.
Jun 16, 2026
Kim Caldwell begins his third season leading Tennessee’s Lady Vols
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.
Jun 16, 2026
Tennessee Lady Vols Secure 14 New Commitments in Ambitious Recruiting Drive
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.
May 26, 2026
Tennessee Lady Vols Unveil Revamped Roster for 2026‑27 Season
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.
May 19, 2026
Tennessee Lady Vols Unveil Completely New Roster for 2026‑27 Season
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.
May 19, 2026
Lady Vols Unveil Completely New Roster for 2026‑27 Season
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.
May 19, 2026
Kim Caldwell Secures Commitment from Top Freshman Gabby Minus Amid Roster Shifts
Coach Kim Caldwell reflects on Gabby Minus's decision to stay with Tennessee, highlighting the recruit's resilience, ranking, and potential influence on the team's future.
May 16, 2026
Top Recruit Avery Arije Weighs Tennessee in Elite Six
Five‑star guard Avery Arije, ranked No. 15 in the 2027 class, has listed Tennessee among her top six schools, joining UCLA, South Carolina, UConn, Texas and USC. Her potential impact and the Vols’ recent roster moves add intrigue to the upcoming recruitment cycle.
May 12, 2026
Kim Caldwell’s 25‑Day Roster Overhaul Sets Lady Vols Up for a New Era
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.
May 11, 2026
Tennessee Lady Vols Build Elite Transfer Class Ahead of New Season
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.
May 11, 2026