Five-Star Lady Vols Basketball Freshman to Enter Transfer Portal
Rocky Top Insider • • sports
Key Points:
- Former five-star freshman Deniya Prawl from the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens in April, as reported by ESPN analyst Andraya Carter.
- Prawl was a highly rated recruit, ranked No. 17 in the 2025 class and a McDonald’s All-American, and averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in her freshman season.
- The Lady Vols finished the season with a 16-14 record, including an eight-game losing streak, and were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament by NC State.
- Head coach Kim Caldwell acknowledged the challenges of roster retention and transfer decisions, noting the transfer portal will likely become increasingly active.
- Prawl is currently the only confirmed player entering the portal, but more departures could be expected before the portal officially opens after the national title game in early April.
