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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.
Head coach Kim Caldwell describes an unusually tight bond among 15 newly assembled players, a chemistry she believes will be the foundation for a deep NCAA Tournament run.
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.
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 Lady Vols are entering a pivotal summer, with 13 transfers, two freshmen, and new assistants Bill Ferrara and Isoken Uzamere joining head coach Kim Caldwell as she prepares for her third year.
The Lady Vols achieved a 3.285 GPA, securing the WBCA Academic Top 25 Honor for the second consecutive season, with 12 players named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.
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 Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team received a WBCA Academic Top‑25 Special Mention for the 2025‑26 season, reflecting a 3.585 cumulative GPA and multiple player recognitions.
After multiple arrests in Georgia, former Tennessee Lady Vols player Lazaria “Zee” Spearman was drafted by the Dallas Wings, released shortly after, and now competes for Savannah Steel in the Upshot League while the university’s basketball program undergoes significant change.
A detailed look at the legal challenges faced by Zee Spearman, her plea agreements, and the ongoing implications for her career in the Upshot League and beyond.
A former Tennessee Lady Vols basketball player was taken into custody in Georgia after a high‑speed chase, revealing a series of alcohol‑related charges and a prior internal handling by coaching staff.
After being dismissed by Tennessee in April, Roman Tubner has signaled his move to the Louisville women's basketball staff, where he will work alongside former teammate Deniya Prawl and a newly assembled coaching cadre.
Roman Tubner, who was dismissed from Tennessee in April, is set to bolster the Louisville women's basketball staff, reuniting with former teammate Deniya Prawl and adding depth to head coach Kim Caldwell's roster.
The University of Tennessee Lady Vols debuted new Adidas basketball uniforms featuring the renamed Summitt Blue, marking a 10‑year deal that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
The University of Tennessee and Adidas announced a 10‑year agreement that names Adidas the official outfitter for Tennessee athletics, revealing new Summitt Blue basketball uniforms to honor the milestone.
The University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball program has rolled out its latest uniform collection, a collaboration with adidas that showcases three distinct color schemes — orange, white, and Summitt Blue. A notable change places the Lady Vols crest above the player’s number on the back of the jersey, with the surname positioned below for easier fan readability. Head coach Kim Caldwell highlighted the partnership’s global reach and its role in investing in the program’s future, while also teasing upcoming alternate jerseys with purple and pink accents.
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.