Eight Tennessee women’s basketball players are transferring. None are returning

Key Points:

• The Tennessee Lady Vols women's basketball team faces a complete roster turnover next season, with all eight players eligible to return opting to transfer after a disappointing 16-14 season ending in an eight-game losing streak and a first-round NCAA Tournament exit.
• Freshman guard Jaida Civil recently entered the transfer portal, joining several teammates, including twins Mya and Mia Pauldo, who publicly announced their transfers, while some players like Alyssa Latham have already committed to new programs.
• The program also lost top recruit Oliviyah Edwards, who decommitted, leaving Gabby Minus as the only confirmed incoming player for next season.
• Coach Kim Caldwell’s second season saw significant struggles, including historic losses to South Carolina and UConn, culminating in an early tournament exit after a Sweet 16 appearance the previous year.
• Despite the turmoil, Caldwell remains under contract through 2030 with a $4 million buyout, as Tennessee seeks to rebuild its once-dominant women's basketball program.