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Fifteen new players, including thirteen transfers, are set to reshape the University of Tennessee women's basketball roster. Coach Kim Caldwell highlights rapid integration and a clear game plan, while Kaylene Smikle and Jada Eads shed light on individual motivations and the team's efficiency heading into the November season.
The upcoming women's basketball season sees the Lady Volunteers fielding fifteen new players, including thirteen transfers, all eager to prove themselves under a unified game plan.
Jada Eads, a former Seton Hall guard who suffered an ACL tear, has transferred to Tennessee to continue her basketball career, bringing experience and a commitment to rebuild the Lady Vols program.
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.
A look at the new roster, key transfers and the vision shaping the Lady Vols' summer preparations.
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.
The Seton Hall Pirates finished the 2025‑26 season with a 19‑13 record and a tie for third in the Big East, but the loss of key contributors has set the stage for a rebuilding year filled with new faces and renewed ambition.
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.
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.