Where things stand for Lady Vols basketball, Kim Caldwell after noisy week

Key Points:

• Tennessee Lady Vols basketball is undergoing significant changes with two assistant coaches, Gabe Lazo and Roman Tubner, departing and three players, including leading scorer Talaysia Cooper and freshman guards Mia and Mya Pauldo, entering the transfer portal.
• Gabe Lazo, who played a key role in recruiting top players and assembling highly ranked recruiting classes, resigned and quickly joined Kim Mulkey’s staff at LSU, while Bill Ferrara from Florida State has been hired to fill his position.
• Talaysia Cooper, the team's leading scorer and assist leader, announced her transfer after being benched late in the SEC Tournament, expressing gratitude for her time at Tennessee but seeking a new opportunity for her final year of eligibility.
• Freshman guards Mia and Mya Pauldo also entered the transfer portal, with Mia earning SEC all-freshman team honors and both citing thoughtful decisions to continue their basketball journeys elsewhere.
• Despite these roster upheavals, Tennessee AD Danny White maintains full confidence in Coach Kim Caldwell, who is entering her third season with a 40-24 record and a history of strong recruiting classes, as the program prepares to rebuild.