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Major transfer portal target for Kim Caldwell leaves no doubt on social media that she visited Tennessee
TL;DR
Tennessee basketball coach Kim Caldwell is pursuing a top forward from the transfer portal, indicating a strong interest in enhancing the team's roster. The Lady Vols are recovering from significant player departures and have recently added new talent.
Key points
- Tennessee is pursuing a top forward from the transfer portal
- The Lady Vols faced a mass exodus of players
- Kim Caldwell has added new talent to the roster
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Tennessee basketball coach Kim Caldwell during the NCAA college basketball game against Winthrop on Dec. 14, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Tennessee appears firmly in the hunt for one of the top forwards available in the transfer portal.
The Lady Vols are finally starting to get back into decent shape roster wise. After a mass exodus that saw every player eligible to return depart via the transfer portal, as well as five-star signee Oliviyah Edwards back out of her letter of intent to Tennessee, there was nowhere to go but up.
Kim Caldwell has certainly righted the ship when it comes to the backcourt. She has added potential impact players, such as Naiomi White (Northern Arizona), Rylie Theuerkauf (Georgia), and Avery Mills (Liberty).
The frontcourt has had some additions as well, such as Theuerkaufâs former Georgia teammate Zhen Craft and Harper Peterson (Stanford).
However, a true scorer near the basket is needed, and Caldwell has the attention of one of the best in the portal. Texas A&M forward Fatmata Janneh visited Tennessee this week, as evidenced by the image she posted on her Instagram story on Monday that shows the inside of the Lady Volsâ facility.
Texas A&M F Fatmata Janneh posts a picture on Instagram from inside the Lady Volsâ facility
Q&A
Who is the major transfer portal target for Kim Caldwell?
The specific name of the major transfer portal target has not been disclosed in the article.
What recent challenges has the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team faced?
The team experienced a mass exodus of players via the transfer portal and the withdrawal of a five-star signee, leaving them in a challenging position.
Which new players have been added to the Tennessee Lady Vols roster?
New players include Naiomi White from Northern Arizona, Rylie Theuerkauf from Georgia, and Avery Mills from Liberty.
