Holly Rowe Addresses Lady Vols Basketball Program Statement
On a significant day for the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball program, freshman guard Jaida Civil announced her decision to transfer. This marks the latest development in a troubling trend for the team.
Jaida Civil Transfers from Lady Vols
Jaida Civil, who was eligible to return for the 2026-27 season, shared her decision on social media. “This has been the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make,” she wrote. After much consideration and prayer, Civil opted to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
A Wave of Transfers
Civil is not alone in her decision. She joins several teammates who are also leaving the program, including:
- Deniya Prawl
- Alyssa Latham
- Kaniya Boyd
- Lauren Hurst
- Mia Pauldo
- Mya Pauldo
- Talaysia Cooper
Additionally, 2026 signee Oliviyah Edwards has requested to be released from her national letter of intent.
Holly Rowe’s Concerns
Following these announcements, ESPN’s Holly Rowe addressed the situation on social media. She expressed her disappointment regarding the current state of the Lady Vols. “What Danny White is allowing to happen to Lady Vols hoops is making me so sad,” Rowe stated. “Gut-wrenching to watch him let one of the greatest programs in women’s sports history disintegrate. I am devastated.”
The alarming trend of transfers raises concerns about the future of the Lady Vols basketball program. As the NCAA transfer portal remains open, the impact of these departures could shape the course of the team’s upcoming seasons.
