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Tennessee Lands Sharpshooter Forward Riley Makalusky from WVU
sports28 days ago

Tennessee Lands Sharpshooter Forward Riley Makalusky from WVU

West Virginia forward Riley Makalusky, a 6-foot-2 sharpshooter, committed to Tennessee for the 2026-27 season, giving the Lady Vols another forward as they finalize a 15-player roster with a 13th transfer addition. Makalusky appeared in 38 games for WVU this season, averaging 4.4 points in 13.9 minutes with 42% shooting and 43.2% from three; she previously played two years at Butler, where she averaged 8.1 PPG as a sophomore and earned Big East All-Freshman honors. A Fishers, Indiana native and Indiana All-Star, she enhances UT’s perimeter shooting, as the program has also brought in several other transfers and has no remaining roster spots left for newcomers.

via Rocky Top Insider|
#basketball#lady-vols#riley-makalusky
Lady Vols chase SEC transfer targets after Mills commitment
sports1 month ago

Lady Vols chase SEC transfer targets after Mills commitment

Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell is leveraging the transfer portal after landing Avery Mills from Liberty and will host two more potential contributors—Laila Reynolds (Florida) and Mackenzie Nelson (Virginia Tech)—this weekend. Reynolds averaged 12.9 points per game with limited 3-point shooting (28.6%); Nelson posted 8.0 points and 5.7 assists per game, while Mills is expected to provide outside shooting. The visits could help Caldwell close on one or both players as Tennessee looks to bolster its roster for 2026-27.

via A to Z Sports|
#avery-mills#lady-vols#laila-reynolds
Lauren Hurst departs Tennessee Lady Vols to enter transfer portal after freshman season
sports2 months ago

Lauren Hurst departs Tennessee Lady Vols to enter transfer portal after freshman season

Freshman Lauren Hurst plans to enter the transfer portal after one season with the Tennessee Lady Vols, with the portal opening April 6. She appeared in 24 games (one start), averaging 2.3 points and shooting 41% from three (12-of-29). A Cleveland, Tennessee native, Hurst was part of a highly-touted five-player, No. 2-ranked prep class that included Jaida Civil, Mia and Mya Pauldo, and Deniya Prawl; her brother Grant plays for Tennessee’s men’s program. The Lady Vols closed the season on an eight-game skid and were eliminated by NC State in the NCAA Tournament first round, as coach Kim Caldwell acknowledged roster and system-related struggles.

via On3|
#college-basketball#lady-vols#sports
Second Lady Vols Player Enters Transfer Portal, Deepening Tennessee's Roster Shakeup
sports2 months ago

Second Lady Vols Player Enters Transfer Portal, Deepening Tennessee's Roster Shakeup

The Tennessee Lady Vols are set to lose a second player to the transfer portal as Alyssa Latham announced her intent to enter, joining fellow transfer target Deniya Prawl. Latham, in her second year, appeared in 27 games with 16 starts, averaging 4.7 points and 3.4 rebounds on 53.9% shooting. Tennessee finished 16-14 (8-8 SEC), seeded 6th in the SEC Tournament (lost to Alabama) and 10th in the NCAA Tournament (lost to NC State). The transfer portal opens after the national title game in early April, and coach Kim Caldwell notes roster retention will continue to shape the program.

via Rocky Top Insider|
#alyssa-latham#deniya-prawl#lady-vols
Lady Vols begin offseason overhaul as Prawl and Latham enter transfer portal
sports2 months ago

Lady Vols begin offseason overhaul as Prawl and Latham enter transfer portal

Tennessee’s season ends with a defeat to NC State and the program will overhaul its roster, as Deniya Prawl and Alyssa Latham enter the transfer portal; Prawl (6-foot-2) averaged 4.0 points in 15.5 minutes over 29 games, while Latham (6-foot-2) averaged 4.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 19.2 minutes over 27 games after transferring from Syracuse. The move comes alongside a strong recruiting class that included McDonald’s All-Americans Mia Pauldo and Jaida Civil.

via On3|
#basketball#lady-vols#roster-change
"Kim Caldwell: The Lady Vols' Next Great Basketball Coach"
sports2 years ago

"Kim Caldwell: The Lady Vols' Next Great Basketball Coach"

Tennessee's athletic director, Danny White, sought a coach with the potential to lead the Lady Vols back to national championship contention, and he may have found that in Kim Caldwell. Caldwell, who boasts an impressive coaching record, including a Division II national championship, has been hired with high expectations and a contract clause that would make her the highest-paid coach in women's basketball if she wins a national championship. White believes Caldwell's coaching style and success at Marshall will attract elite talent to Tennessee, and he is confident in her ability to elevate the program.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|
#danny-white#kim-caldwell#lady-vols
"Kim Caldwell Takes the Reins: Revitalizing the Lady Vols Basketball Program"
sports2 years ago

"Kim Caldwell Takes the Reins: Revitalizing the Lady Vols Basketball Program"

Kim Caldwell, the new head coach of the Lady Vols basketball team, expressed her deep understanding of the program's legacy and her commitment to upholding its standards during her introductory press conference. Athletic director Danny White emphasized the thoroughness of the coaching search and the goal of returning the team to national prominence. Caldwell, who previously coached at Marshall, replaces Kellie Harper and aims to continue the program's success, acknowledging the influence of legendary coach Pat Summitt.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|
#basketball#coaching#kim-caldwell
"Kim Caldwell's Move to Tennessee: A Game-Changing Hire for Lady Vols"
sports2 years ago

"Kim Caldwell's Move to Tennessee: A Game-Changing Hire for Lady Vols"

Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White's decision to hire Kim Caldwell, a relatively inexperienced coach with a strong track record at the Division II level, as the new head coach for the Lady Vols basketball program is a bold and risky move. Caldwell's success at Glenville State and Marshall, along with her fast-paced playing style, has raised hopes for the program's future, but questions remain about her ability to recruit top talent and replicate her winning ways at a storied program like the Lady Vols.

via Rocky Top Insider|
#coaching-hire#kim-caldwell#lady-vols
"Kim Caldwell Signs $3.75 Million Deal to Lead Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball"
sports2 years ago

"Kim Caldwell Signs $3.75 Million Deal to Lead Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball"

Kim Caldwell has agreed to a five-year contract worth $3.75 million to become the Lady Vols basketball coach, making her the seventh highest-paid coach in the SEC. The deal includes a clause that would make her the highest-paid coach in Division I women's basketball if she leads Tennessee to a national title. Her buyout is set at 100% of her remaining base pay if she is fired without cause before March 31, 2025, and 50% thereafter. Caldwell replaces Kellie Harper, who was fired after failing to achieve significant success at Tennessee.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|
#basketball#contract#kim-caldwell
"Tennessee Parts Ways with Lady Vols Coach Kellie Harper After 5 Seasons"
sports2 years ago

"Tennessee Parts Ways with Lady Vols Coach Kellie Harper After 5 Seasons"

Tennessee has fired Kellie Harper as the Lady Vols coach after five seasons, citing the need for a change despite her contributions as a three-time national champion student-athlete. Harper's coaching tenure included a 108-52 record, but the program seeks a leader to bring them back to national title contention. Harper expressed gratitude for the opportunity to coach at her alma mater, and her departure marks the second coaching change in the SEC this offseason.

via The Associated Press|
#coaching-change#kellie-harper#lady-vols