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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 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.
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.