TheLady Volswill have 13 transfers and two high school signees on roster for their 2026-27 season under third-year head coachKim Caldwell.
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"We had to do it quickly," Caldwell said of assembling Tennessee's roster. "I am really pleased with the work that we put in over three weeks. We wanted to make sure that we constructed our roster in a way that balanced each other, that we had players that could fit in multiple roles and could shoot the ball.
"The biggest thing is we wanted to recruit heart and people that wanted to work hard and people that knew what was at stake. We really tried to hammer that home in our visits of how hard it was going to be and see if they were up to the challenge, and they all were."
Gabby Minus and Irene Oboavwoduo will also be freshmen for Tennessee in Caldwell's third season.
"I think it's pretty clear that we chased production and players that produced, and obviously some things translate better when you jump in levels," Caldwell said. "When you look at three-point shooting, the three-point line doesn't move back. You obviously check out the film, numbers, stats across the board."
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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