Mia Pauldo, Mya Pauldo entering transfer portal to leave Lady Vols basketball
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Key Points:
- Tennessee freshman twins Mia and Mya Pauldo have entered the transfer portal after one season with the Lady Vols basketball program under head coach Kim Caldwell.
- Mia Pauldo earned SEC all-freshman team honors, averaging 10.4 points and 2.5 assists in 23.4 minutes per game, while Mya averaged 1.8 points in 10.1 minutes per game.
- The Pauldo twins were part of a highly ranked recruiting class led by Caldwell, which also included Lauren Hurst, Jaida Civil, and Deniya Prawl, with Hurst and Prawl also planning to transfer.
- The Lady Vols ended the season with an eight-game losing streak and a first-round NCAA Tournament exit, after which Caldwell took responsibility for the team's struggles and cited her challenge in motivating players as a key issue.
- Caldwell emphasized her focus on recruiting players who demonstrate strong effort and commitment as she prepares for her third season coaching Tennessee.
