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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.