Lady Vols Basketball: Kim Caldwell Rebuilds With New Roster
Transfer portal movement
The transfer portal opened Monday, April 6, at 11:30 a.m. ET. Jaida Civil was the final player to announce her intention to leave, doing so Monday morning.
- Deniya Prawl — Fr. G — entered the portal.
- Kaniya Boyd — R-So. G — entered the portal.
- Lauren Hurst — Fr. G/F — entered the portal.
- Mia Pauldo — Fr. G — entered the portal.
- Mya Pauldo — Fr. G — entered the portal.
- Talaysia Cooper — R-Jr. G — entered the portal.
- Jaida Civil — Fr. G — announced transfer Monday.
- Alyssa Latham — Jr. F — listed with Virginia Tech.
Signing status and departures
Five-star signee Oliviyah Edwards has requested her release. That move makes her future at Tennessee uncertain.
With Edwards asking for release, only four-star Gabby Minus remains officially signed for next season.
Seniors and other exits
- Janiah Barker — Sr. F — out of eligibility.
- Zee Spearman — Sr. F — out of eligibility.
- Nya Robertson — Sr. G — out of eligibility.
- Jersey Wolfenbarger — Sr. F — out of eligibility.
- Ruby Whitehorn — Sr. G — dismissed before the season; now listed at Arizona State.
Coaching staff changes
Caldwell has also reshaped her staff. Assistant Roman Tubner was fired, creating an opening.
Gabe Lazo left to become UCF’s head coach. Bill Ferrara has replaced Lazo on Tennessee’s staff.
Outlook
Lady Vols Basketball must rebuild quickly. Kim Caldwell faces a substantive roster overhaul and staff rebuilding task.
Recruiting and transfers will determine the new roster. Filmogaz.com will monitor updates as the program retools for the coming season.
