The Lady Vols are finalizing their 2026-27 basketball roster, adding two freshmen and several transfers. Incoming players include Gabby Minus and Irene Oboavwoduo, along with transfers from various colleges.
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Lady Vols are finalizing their 2026-27 basketball roster
Two incoming freshmen: Gabby Minus and Irene Oboavwoduo
Multiple transfers from various colleges joining the team
Kim Caldwell is in her second season as head coach
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Kim CaldwellGabby MinusIrene OboavwoduoHarissoum CoulibalyZhen CraftFatmata JannehAvery MillsHarper PetersonKaylene SmikleRylie TheuerkaufNaomi White
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2026-27 Lady Vols basketball roster
The Lady Vols continue to assemble their 2026-27 basketball roster after Kim Caldwell's second season as Tennessee's head coach.
Tennessee's 2026-27 roster will feature two incoming freshmen in Gabby Minus and Irene Oboavwoduo. Minus is a 6-foot-1 guard and forward from Hebron Christian Academy in Dacula, Georgia. Oboavwoduo is a 5-foot-10 guard from Manchester, United Kingdom.
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers dribbles the ball as Bella Hines #3 of LSU Tigers defends during the second half at Neville Arena on February 8, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers shoots over Bella Hines #3 of LSU Tigers during the second half at Neville Arena on February 8, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers drives towards the basket against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on January 22, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers lays the ball up against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on January 22, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers drives towards the basket against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on January 22, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Auburn guard Harissoum Coulibaly (3) moves the ball around the court as Middle Tennessee State guard Savannah Davis (14) guards her during the women's NCAA game on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at MTSU.
Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) tries to block a pass by Auburn guard Harissoum Coulibaly (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Memorial Gymnasium Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Vanderbilt guard Aubrey Galvan (3) looks to pass the ball as Auburn guard Harissoum Coulibaly (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at Memorial Gymnasium Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt won, 81-53.
Ole Miss Rebels center J'adore Young (10) and Ole Miss Rebels forward Cotie McMahon (32) box out Auburn Tigers guard Harissoum Coulibaly (3) Thursday, March 5, 2026, during the SEC Tournament second round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Harissoum Coulibaly
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers dribbles the ball as Bella Hines #3 of LSU Tigers defends during the second half at Neville Arena on February 8, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Harissoum Coulibaly
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers dribbles the ball as Bella Hines #3 of LSU Tigers defends during the second half at Neville Arena on February 8, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Harissoum Coulibaly
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers shoots over Bella Hines #3 of LSU Tigers during the second half at Neville Arena on February 8, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Harissoum Coulibaly
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers drives towards the basket against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on January 22, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Harissoum Coulibaly
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers lays the ball up against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on January 22, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Harissoum Coulibaly
Harissoum Coulibaly #3 of the Auburn Tigers drives towards the basket against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on January 22, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Harissoum Coulibaly
Auburn guard Harissoum Coulibaly (3) moves the ball around the court as Middle Tennessee State guard Savannah Davis (14) guards her during the women's NCAA game on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at MTSU.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Harissoum Coulibaly
Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) tries to block a pass by Auburn guard Harissoum Coulibaly (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Memorial Gymnasium Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Harissoum Coulibaly
Vanderbilt guard Aubrey Galvan (3) looks to pass the ball as Auburn guard Harissoum Coulibaly (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at Memorial Gymnasium Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt won, 81-53.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Harissoum Coulibaly
Ole Miss Rebels center J'adore Young (10) and Ole Miss Rebels forward Cotie McMahon (32) box out Auburn Tigers guard Harissoum Coulibaly (3) Thursday, March 5, 2026, during the SEC Tournament second round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Justine Pissott #13 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Justine Pissott #13 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts after a three point basket against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Zakiyah Johnson #11 of the LSU Tigers battles for the ball against Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh takes a selfie before talking with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Justine Pissott #13 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Justine Pissott #13 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts after a three point basket against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Reed Arena on January 11, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies drives against Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Zakiyah Johnson #11 of the LSU Tigers battles for the ball against Fatmata Janneh #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Reed Arena on January 22, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh takes a selfie before talking with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
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PHOTOS: Lady Vols basketball transfer commit Fatmata Janneh
Oct. 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama; Texas A&M Aggies forward Fatmata Janneh talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
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