Avery Mills details commitment to Lady Vols basketball, Kim Caldwell
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Key Points:
- Avery Mills, a transfer guard from Liberty, has committed to the Tennessee Lady Vols, becoming the first commitment under coach Kim Caldwell's portal cycle.
- Mills cited Coach Kim Caldwell's character and coaching style as the primary reasons for her decision, emphasizing the welcoming and encouraging environment she experienced at Tennessee.
- The legacy of Pat Summitt and the prestigious history of Tennessee women's basketball played a significant role in Mills' choice to join the program.
- Mills averaged 15.3 points per game at Liberty with a 42.7% three-point shooting percentage, earning First Team All-Conference and Conference USA All-Freshman Team honors in 2024.
- Mills sees a strong fit in Caldwell’s system, highlighting her shooting ability and gritty playing style, and she identifies as a woman of faith and leadership, aiming to contribute both on and off the court.
