2026 Lady Vols Recruiting

[alexvol]

It’s common for teams to have a down recruiting year after signing a big class like we did last season.

LSU hasn’t recruited as well for the same reason this cycle. They can’t make any promises on playing time and have a full, talented roster.

Big Oh was the only player we really NEEDED to sign in this class because we’re losing a lot of size and needed to replace it with some young talent. The rest of what we need (one/two more forward and a shooting guard) can be picked up from the portal.

Money down there in Cajun country has to be devoted in the main to buying out fired football head coaches ....

 

[J-Dog 1313]

I’m not sure if you’ve seen it but if not check out the article on Jaida Civil published today by KnoxNews.
Mia Pauldo was selected as the #4 Impact Freshmen by ESPN. Deniya Prawl was selected as the #6 incoming freshmen by CBS Sports.
Three McDonald’s All-Americans. Lauren Hurst and Mya Pauldo are straight grinding too. This group has received nothing but praise from Coach Caldwell and her staff from day 1

Simply, the 2025 Class is special. Period. GBO.

 

[Mafiaboss]

Money down there in Cajun country has to be devoted in the main to buying out fired football head coaches ....

 

[mcannon1]

2026s offered by TN (# Hoopgurlz ranking):
* offer or reoffer by Kim posted

#9 Jaci Abii* to Notre Dame
#18 Kelsi Andrews to SC
#36 Leelee Bell* to OU
#10 Addison Bjorn not top 7
#37 Amari Byles to Notre Dame
#8 Brihanna Crittendon*
#2 Oliviyah Edwards* to Tennessee!
#12 Autumn Fleary* to Duke
#16 Bella Flemings* to Duke
#25 Sanai Green* to Duke
#13 Maddyn Greenway to Kentucky
#1 Saniyah Hall to USC
#4 Kate Harpring* to N. Carolina
#7 Jayla Jackson to Maryland
#11 Trinity Jones to Clemson
#29 Lola Lampley* to LSU
#24 Jenica Lewis not top 5
#62 Gabby Minus*
#38 Kamora Pruitt to NC State
#30 Bella Ragone to Notre Dame
#3 Olivia Vukosa* to UCONN
#6 McKenna Woliczko* to Iowa

 

[jsiggy]

Pretty sure we eliminated her not the other way around. She’s been doing WAY too much. Keeps adding new visits based on whoever will write her the biggest check. Not Kim’s kind of kid. She’ll play at multiple schools, almost a guarantee just based on her recruitment being such a mess.

Big time agree!

 

[J-Dog 1313]

Big time agree!

Any word on Gabby Minus. GBO.

 

[VolBall09]

Any word on Gabby Minus. GBO.

Rumor is still we are the front runner. Baylor making a hard push.

 

[Putbacks]

Rumor is still we are the front runner. Baylor making a hard push.

What’s the rumor on Sara Okeke? She would be be more than OK in my book. She would Okeke!

 

[VolBall09]

What’s the rumor on Sara Okeke? She would be be more than OK in my book. She would Okeke!

Tennessee and UConn reportedly the only schools involved on her.

I’m hoping that it helps we have a Spanish speaking coach. Gabe has been most involved in her recruitment from what you can tell on socials.

 

[ron1989]

Tennessee and UConn reportedly the only schools involved on her.

I’m hoping that it helps we have a Spanish speaking coach. Gabe has been most involved in her recruitment from what you can tell on socials.

Man do anybody else on our staff recruit besides lazo we gone be in heap of trouble if he ever decide to leave dude is ELITE…..lol jk we are going to be fine but it seems like every recruit high school and portal mentions him

 

[lvocd]

What’s the rumor on Sara Okeke? She would be be more than OK in my book. She would Okeke!

We see what you did there!

 

[teamladyvols1997]

Looks like Jerzy Robinson is down to SC and LSU. Was hoping she didn’t come to the SEC. Dang it

 

[VolFanGBO]

Man do anybody else on our staff recruit besides lazo we gone be in heap of trouble if he ever decide to leave dude is ELITE…..lol jk we are going to be fine but it seems like every recruit high school and portal mentions him

he's a damn good coach!

 

[VolBall09]

Looks like Jerzy Robinson is down to SC and LSU. Was hoping she didn’t come to the SEC. Dang it

Rumors say she’s almost certainly going to SC. Great player.

 

[Orange_Mamba]

If rumors are SC, I’ll put a 5 pc on LSU. For her brand I can definitely see Mulkey selling the superstar route outside of the court. Have Jerz pickup the mantle after Fla’ leaves.

 

[VolBall09]

If rumors are SC, I’ll put a 5 pc on LSU. For her brand I can definitely see Mulkey selling the superstar route outside of the court. Have Jerz pickup the mantle after Fla’ leaves.

The rumors I’m reporting aren’t just rumors.

 

[Volfan2012]

The rumors I’m reporting aren’t just rumors.

No her Dad loves the SC coaches so I think it is a no brainer she will go there unless the LSU bag makes her go that way.

 

[tennparker3]

Tennessee and UConn reportedly the only schools involved on her.

I’m hoping that it helps we have a Spanish speaking coach. Gabe has been most involved in her recruitment from what you can tell on socials.

Tennessee and UConn are not the only schools involved, just the ones people are hearing the most. SC and LSU have been mentioned as well.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Money down there in Cajun country has to be devoted in the main to buying out fired football head coaches ....

Rumor has it that Mulkey is part owner in a midwifery service which donates exclusively to Lady Tigers basketball.

 

[xtpsrh08123]

Don't lose hope people.... We are still a major player for Bri and still in the hunt for trinity

You lie so much lol I laugh every time you come with these imaginary tips but I respect it

 

[Coach Jumper]

You lie so much lol I laugh every time you come with these imaginary tips but I respect it

That was eleven days ago , when we were still in the hunt

 

[Hooper22]

Gabby will make her decision on Saturday. I would say we are the favorites if I had to take a guess, but could be wrong on this one.

 

[vols90]

That was eleven days ago , when we were still in the hunt

So are we still in the hunt or no?

 

[Mafiaboss]

So are we still in the hunt or no?

I don’t have insider information. However, her mother’s Instagram is loaded with pictures from her visit to Knoxville, and it seems promising that she’ll come here, imo.

 

[VolBall09]

I don’t have insider information. However, her mother’s Instagram is loaded with pictures from her visit to Knoxville, and it seems promising that she’ll come here, imo.

Those posts were about Jones and she committed to Clemson. We told her to kick rocks a month ago.

Gabby Minus and Sarah Okeke are the main players we are in on right now.

Bri Crittendon is a possibility but seems like she has a lot of suitors, a lot of visits and will probably go where she gets the most bag for her buck. Her boyfriend is at Colorado and they’ll have money to throw at an in state kid.