2025-2026 Way Too Early Playing Time Predictions

[chuckiepoo]

In addition to TV timeouts, we saw so many fouls called in many SEC games that we lost much of the "aerobic toll" that the system should put on teams. Hopefully our improved footspeed will result in fewer fouls called (as if there was some logic to many of those calls).

Reviews for time remaining and out of bounds reviews. The officials were extremely generous to Tennessee’s opponents in these circumstances.

 

[Volfan2012]

Cooper 22
Spearman 20
Barker 20
Mia 18
Whitehorn 18
Robertson 15
Boyd 15
Latham 14
Wolfenbarger 11
Mya 11
Prawl 11
Civil 10
Wynn 9
Hurst 6

Will see some bigger numbers for SEC games and top non conference games, but in the others expect we will see huge minutes for the freshmen and others that will raise their averages for the entire season. I really think Mia will play more than Boyd unless Boyd has really improved her perimeter game. Prawl could take minutes away from Whitehorn, but that could be later in the season. I don't see Robertson falling under fifteen minutes she can really play and with all the talented people she has to play with this season that will show. Eventually come SEC that 14 will be more like ten. I can definitely see Wynn and Hurst suffering minutes come SEC and two other players will join them and it will be based on non conference play. Both Latham and Wolfenbarger could play more that I give them here or it could be Prawl with more as she is really talented and will get more adjusted as the season progresses.

I could see players like Cooper, Spearman, Barker, and Whitehorn all in the high teens after the non conference as I can see them in some of the non conference games play only 15 to 18 and possibly sitting out whole second halves if it is a blowout type game. Come SEC see huge minutes for Cooper, Spearman, Barker, Whitehorn, Latham, Robertson, Boyd, MIa Pauldo, and Wolfenbarger. Depending on how they play in non conference players like Mya, Prawl, and Civil could take minutes from some of that nine. The only two I see really at the end of the bench come SEC play are Wynn and Hurst this based on how Wynn was playing the last we saw her and Hurst just seems to have to many in front of her to get much time in SEC play.

Actually any of the fourteen could come out of non conference play with a spot in what will probably be a ten player rotation only six or seven are actually totally solid to be in that ten. All fourteen can play so will be interesting to see the progression in the non conference and players will separate themselves either to the rotation or to the bench when SEC rolls around.

 

[KnoxLikeUs]

It’ll be interesting to see what changes/adjustments are made to the full-court press and the half court defensive system. I think with the new additions and the entire core returning from the S16 team the defense could be as special as the offense was in year 1.
GBO!

In addition to TV timeouts, we saw so many fouls called in many SEC games that we lost much of the "aerobic toll" that the system should put on teams. Hopefully our improved footspeed will result in fewer fouls called (as if there was some logic to many of those calls).

 

[37620VOL]

Nice breakdown @Volfan2012

 

[37620VOL]

4.3 minutes per game will be quite an achievement for Edie.

That was last year's actual results, for comparison purposes only

 

[1morevol]

That was last year's actual results, for comparison purposes only

My bad. I didn't pay enough attention to the heading on that chart.

 

[th2421]

That was last year's actual results, for comparison purposes only

If you add up each player's minutes per game last year, it adds up to 213.5 as Ayodele, Strickland, E. Darby, and Wells each played anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 of all the games, and then a few players missed 1-2 games here and there.

It's going to be hard to play 14 players every game but this year feels different in that there won't be that huge drop-off in talent after the 10th player.

 

[KingBlue]

way too early playing time predictions:

based off of caldwell's objective to score 10pts more a game
the question i asked myself is who on this team can really get buckets

*mia pauldo - checks all the boxes
can facilitate, push pace and score with the best of them
not a better point guard on the team. superstar in the making

*nya robertson - straight bucket getter
her overall skill set and speed are taylor made for caldwell's system
wouldn't be surprised if she leads the team in scoring

*talaysia cooper - no worries. picks up where she left off

*ruby whitehorn - should be more comfortable in caldwell's system
scoring wise she's rock steady from the middie and paint, but noticeably doesn't take a lot of threes
if she can up her 3pt attempts and makes, she could have a huge year scoring the ball

*janiah barker - at texas a&m she was super dynamic and a matchup nightmare
if caldwell can unlock that version of her game again, very high ceiling
arguably be the best player on the team

offensively speaking, imo, those five have the necessary attributes to get major minutes
they're athletic. they can handle the ball. they can play make. and they can score from all over

next five:

*zee spearman - everything is lining up for this to be her breakout season
if she can put it all together offensively and be consistent, this could be a special year for tennessee
imo, she's the x-factor in the lady vols reaching the final four

*deniya prawl - out of all the freshmen, her game is the most well-rounded
she can do a little bit of everything and at her size, when aggressive, is hard to stop
by the time she graduates, she could be one of the best players in the program's history

*jaida civil - alien. expect paranormal activities

*kaniya boyd - like zee, this could be her breakout year
when aggressive, she has proven to be an excellent finisher at the rim
if she can expand her offense beyond facilitating, she can become a real difference maker

*alyssa latham - a sleeping giant. sacrificed a lot of her game to do the dirty work last season
this year i'm expecting her to be way more aggressive offensively
there's no reason she can't average double digits like she did as a freshman at syracuse

wild cards:

*mya pauldo - not as decorated as her twin sister but just as talented
three level scorer, natural playmaker and a non-stop motor

*jersey wolfenbarger - finally in a system that can utilize her size and versatility
big enough to bang in the post and skilled enough to play on the perimeter
at 6'5" she could be tennessee's version of aruza stevens

*lauren hurst - not enough film on her to give an honest opinion

*kaiya wynn - if fully recovered, i consider anything she's able to provide as a bonus

the difference in this years team is not only the athleticism
but it's the number of players who can create their own shot, which is tremendous

on paper, this team reminds me of caldwell's glenville st teams from 2021-23
didn't have a bunch of shooters but she had great guards who got to the basket at will

and another thing i expect to be similar to caldwell's glenville st teams is the transition offense
the lady vols should get way more fast break points with this roster

offensively this team has the capability to get close to caldwell's desired 100pts per game
even without having real shooters, they're that talented

anywho, that's my two cents and i'm probably way off
but nonetheless i enjoyed the exercise

cheers!!

 

[chuckiepoo]

way too early playing time predictions:

based off of caldwell's objective to score 10pts more a game
the question i asked myself is who on this team can really get buckets

*mia pauldo - checks all the boxes
can facilitate, push pace and score with the best of them
not a better point guard on the team. superstar in the making

*nya robertson - straight bucket getter
her overall skill set and speed are taylor made for caldwell's system
wouldn't be surprised if she leads the team in scoring

*talaysia cooper - no worries. picks up where she left off

*ruby whitehorn - should be more comfortable in caldwell's system
scoring wise she's rock steady from the middie and paint, but noticeably doesn't take a lot of threes
if she can up her 3pt attempts and makes, she could have a huge year scoring the ball

*janiah barker - at texas a&m she was super dynamic and a matchup nightmare
if caldwell can unlock that version of her game again, very high ceiling
arguably be the best player on the team

offensively speaking, imo, those five have the necessary attributes to get major minutes
they're athletic. they can handle the ball. they can play make. and they can score from all over

next five:

*zee spearman - everything is lining up for this to be her breakout season
if she can put it all together offensively and be consistent, this could be a special year for tennessee
imo, she's the x-factor in the lady vols reaching the final four

*deniya prawl - out of all the freshmen, her game is the most well-rounded
she can do a little bit of everything and at her size, when aggressive, is hard to stop
by the time she graduates, she could be one of the best players in the program's history

*jaida civil - alien. expect paranormal activities

*kaniya boyd - like zee, this could be her breakout year
when aggressive, she has proven to be a excellent finisher
if she can expand her offense beyond facilitating, she can become a real difference maker

*alyssa latham - a sleeping giant. sacrificed a lot of her game to do the dirty work last season
this year i'm expecting her to be way more aggressive offensively
there's no reason she can't average double digits like she did as a freshman at syracuse

wild cards:

*mya pauldo - not as decorated as her twin sister but just as talented
three level scorer, natural playmaker and a non-stop motor

*jersey wolfenbarger - finally in a system that can utilize her size and versatility
big enough to bang in the post and skilled enough to play on the perimeter
at 6'5" she could be tennessee's version of aruza stevens

*lauren hurst - not enough film on her to give an honest opinion

*kaiya wynn - if fully recovered, i consider anything she's able to provide as a bonus

the difference in this years team is not only the athleticism
but it's the number of players who can create their own shot, which is tremendous

on paper, this team reminds me of caldwell's glenville st teams from 2021-23
didn't have a bunch of shooters but she had great guards who got to the basket at will

and another thing i expect to be similar to caldwell's glenville st teams is the transition offense
the lady vols should get way more fast break points with this roster

offensively this team has the capability to get close to caldwell's desired 100pts per game
even without having real shooters, they're that talented

anywho, that's my two cents and i'm probably way off
but nonetheless i enjoyed the exercise

cheers!!

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[Knoxville Nation]

Ya left out Lazaria…

Fixed

 

[37620VOL]

My minute perdition for 2026-2027 season correction... left out Zee on 1st
Coop 22
Ruby 22
Zee 22
Boyd 18
Latham 20
Barker 15
Roberson 8
Wynn 9
Hurst 4
Jersey 8
Mya 10
Mia 15
Jada 17
Prawl 10

Nice breakdown, a little surprising on Barker.

I can't see her playing less than 20 minutes per game. She's elite, game-changing even - unmatched strength, speed, defense, rebounding, scoring. I see her and Coop as 1a and 1b this year.

 

[J-Dog 1313]

Nice breakdown, a little surprising on Barker.

I can't see her playing less than 20 minutes per game. She's elite, game-changing even - unmatched strength, speed, defense, rebounding, scoring. I see her and Coop as 1a and 1b this year.

I agree that Barker will get more than 15 minutes. She is elite and will play a huge role for the LVs this upcoming season. GBO.

 

[Knoxville Nation]

Nice breakdown, a little surprising on Barker.

I can't see her playing less than 20 minutes per game. She's elite, game-changing even - unmatched strength, speed, defense, rebounding, scoring. I see her and Coop as 1a and 1b this year.

She is not healthy right now and has a lot of catching up to do.

 

[Volfan2012]

She is not healthy right now and has a lot of catching up to do.

We have to hope she gets there she is one that is going to potentially make a huge difference and we take a step down if she is not 100 percent playing over 20 minutes.