She's an athletic guard with handles and great court vision. "It is always good to get an offer from your home state," Harrison said. Destiny has a magnetic personality that will be great for our team and Tennessee fans., From Jonesboro Rocky TopDestiny Salary is our newest Lady Vol#GoLadyVols x @BrizZy15_ pic.twitter.com/unAZGcSnGH, Lady Vol Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) November 14, 2019, The two women represent the first high school signees of the Kellie Harper era. The Tennessee Lady Vols are undefeated after a comeback to force overtime against Texas. She is a terrific shooter and has a high basketball IQ. Three days after a big win on the basketball court, the Tennessee Lady Vols scored an equally big victory on the recruiting front. NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive Tennessee Volunteers Basketball news aggregator, bringing you the latest University of Tennessee headlines from the best Volunteers sites and other key national and regional sports sources. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Transfer Waiver Tracker for 2021-22 Season, Transfer Waiver Tracker for 2020-21 Season, Whos In, Whos Out for the 2020-21 Season, Transfer Waivers Granted for 2019-20 Season, Power 5 Transfer Additions for the 201920 Season, Transfer Waivers Granted for 2018-19 Season, Extra Eligibility Tracker: Players Returning to Current School, Programs Opting-Out of /Discontinuing Season. The Lady Vols had recruited the former McDonalds All-American out of high school. Three days after a big win on the basketball court, the Tennessee Lady Vols scored an equally big victory on the recruiting front. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images). KNOXVILLE The Lady Vols basketball program got in on the college basketball signing fever on Wednesday, adding two four-star recruits. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Lady Vol fans can start marking their calendars for the 2021-22 basketball season. Tennessee football is hosting a massive recruiting weekend as the 2022 Vols prepare to face off with Florida. 1 seed, while UCLA moves up to a 4-seed. Email her at cora.hall@knoxnews.com and follow her on Twitter @corahalll. Tennessee Women's Basketball Recruiting 2024 Tennessee Women's Basketball Commitments [none] 2024 Targets Blanca Thomas, 6-5 C, Charlotte Catholic HS (NC) [offered June 2021; finalist, along with Duke, Louisville, Michigan, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Stanford, and Virginia Tech (August 2022)] She is quick with the ball and can set up her teammates or create her own scoring opportunities. 11 forward by ProspectsNation.com. More Stories About The 6-foot guard currently resides in Richmond, Texas, but played high school basketball at Ensworth High School in Nashville. Jackson and Powell, who are both from Detroit, will join high school signee Justine Pissott in coming to UT for next season. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Women's Basketball More Links Schedule Roster News Stats History Thompson-Boling Arena More Women's Head Coach History Head Coach Kellie Harper Coach Pat Summitt: 1952-2016 2022-23 Quick Facts (PDF) 2022-23 Schedule (PDF) 2022-23 Stats (PDF) Gameday Information Media Center Record Book UT in the WNBA Camps Instagram Twitter YouTube Facebook Tess Darby, a 6-foot-1 swingwoman from Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Tenn., first verbally committed to UT back on October 18, but the paperwork is now official. However, the Tennessee Lady Vols added four transfers of their own plus a five-star recruit. 38 overall player in the country and No. On Friday, Westview sophomore Jada Harrison got her fourth SEC offer, and it came from the Tennessee Lady Vols. Tennessee's women's basketball team revealed most of its slate on Wednesday afternoon . 1 player in 2027 commits to Lady Vols, Four-star guard Juke Harris names his top six, Four-star forward Isaiah Abraham discusses his latest offer and recaps visits, Vols' four-star guard signee arrives at Tennessee as early enrollee, Bass Pro Tournament of Champions: 247Sports top five senior Matas Buzelis, more in loaded field stand out, Biggest risers in the updated 247Sports Top 150 rankings for the class of 2023, 2024 shooting guard Larry Johnson breaks out as a high major recruit, Fast-rising RB sees Tennessee as 'very unique place' after first visit, 2025 sensation Akylin Dear recaps visit to Ole Miss, Tennessee basketball learns SEC Tournament fate, LIVE UPDATES: No. @LadyVol_Hoops. 1 South Carolina spoiled Tennessee's pack-the-paint strategy in a 73-60 victory Thursday night. In our Tennessee Lady Vols Forum you can discuss Lady Vols Basketball, Lady Vols Softball, or any other Tennessee Lady Vols athletics. The Muscle Shoals, Alabama averaged 20.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists last season, picking up 65 steals and blocking 49 shots. 12 Tennessee Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 SEC) defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks (19-11, 8-9 SEC) 75-57 in a lop-sided game in which the Hogs never led. As you can see, Pissott truly is a complete player. Signed. For the second time in as many days, a No. 21 overall and No. Advertise with us Contact Us RTI Team, Kellie Harper signed four players from the class of 2021 to her program on Wednesday, inking a class that ranks fifth nationally according to Collegiate Girls Basketball Report. Harrison, who is a 5-foot-10guard, also hasoffers fromLouisville, Arkansas, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, West Virginia and Middle Tennessee State. Offers come and go, so some offers listed may no longer be on the table, and some offers are erroneously reported. After all, Rennia Davis and Rae Burrell were the two best scorers on Harpers first team, and thats what Pissott is likely to bring to the table. TSSAA girls basketball: Westview advances to state tournament semifinals. Note: The NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility to 2020-21 D-I winter sports athletes (including womens basketball players). Basketball recruiting: Westview's Jada Harrison gets Lady Vols offer HIGH SCHOOL Westview sophomore Jada Harrison receives offer from Tennessee Lady Vols basketball Michael Odom. 49 ranked prospect nationally on ESPN. 2. 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Harrison was named the 2020-21 All-West Tennessee girls basketball player of the year, averaging17.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and2.0 steals, as she led the Lady Chargers to the Class AA semifinals with a 27-2 record. Kaiya is a winner with high character, and I am thrilled she is joining our program.. Zia Cooke scored 19 points and Kierra Fletcher had 15 as No. Tennessee Makes Top Six For Top 30 Recruit . 2 in her position in espnW's Top 100. committed @LadyVol_Hoops pic.twitter.com/nlC0pMi04D, Justine Pissott (@justinepissott) October 9, 2020. A Jackson Sun subscription gets you unlimited access to the best inside information and updates on local preps sports, and the ability to tap into sports news from throughout the USA TODAY Network's more than 200 local sites. The former Mississippi State standout entered the transfer portal earlier this season. In her three-plus seasons at Mississippi State, Jackson averaged 16.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game and shot 44.4 percent from the floor. New Jersey wing Justine Pissott, a four-star on ESPNW recruiting, became the first commitment in the Lady Vols 2022 class. 1 South Carolina women top Tennessee. 1 seed lost. On the court, Karoline is a tough and versatile post player with a college-ready body that will help her score around the basket. Former Vols basketball player Brian Williams is her uncle, and was with her on her visit. 11 overall and No. JavaScript is disabled. C. Cameron Carr Link Academy (Branson, MO) 6-4 / 160. Miles, considered the No. Heres a breakdown of each player that signed with the Lady Vols: Puckett is the highest ranked recruit to sign with the Lady Vols. She is competitive and aggressive on both ends of the court. Greenfield graduate Tess Darby, who is also from Weakley County, recently finished her freshman season with the Lady Vols. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We were not able to host Brooklynn on campus and thus relied on phone calls and virtual presentations to recruit her. Congratulations ladies! On Thursday, she got a huge in for that class, continuing Rocky Tops momentum on the trail. Required fields are marked *, 2014 2023 Rocky Top Insider. Pissott, a 6-4 guard/forward, was named a 2022 McDonalds All-American in January. With two 2020 signees and four commitments for 2021, Kellie Harper has the Tennessee Lady Vols now looking ahead to 2022. Blanca Thomas, 6-5 C, Charlotte Catholic HS (NC) [offered June 2021; finalist, along with Duke, Louisville, Michigan, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Stanford, and Virginia Tech (August 2022)], Imari Berry, 5-10 CG, Clarksville HS (TN) [offered February 2022], Mikayla Blakes, 6-0 CG, Rutgers Prep (Somerset, NJ) [offered May 2022], Tahj-Monet Bloom, 6-3 W/F, Grayslake Central HS (IL) [offered May 2021], Alexandra Blue, 6-2 W, Lake Highland Prep School (Orlando, FL) [offered December 2022], Jaloni Cambridge, 5-7 PG, Enswoth HS (Nashville, TN), Justice Carlton, 6-2 F, Seven Lakes HS (Katy, TX), Morgan Cheli, 6-0 CG, Archbishop Mitty HS (San Jose, CA) [offered June 2022], Joyce Edwards, 6-2 F, Camden HS (SC) [offered May 2021], Kate Koval, 6-5 F, Long Island Lutheran HS (Brookville, NY), Jordan Lee, 6-0 W, St. Marys HS (Stockton, CA) [offered April 2022], Kiyomi McMiller, 5-7 PG, Life Center Academy (Burlington, NJ), Taliyah Parker, 6-1 G, South Grand Prairie HS (TX) {previously attended Putnam City West HS (Oklahoma City, OK)} [offered June 2021], Bryanna Preston, 5-8 PG, Lovejoy HS (Hampton, GA) [offered October 2022], Arianna Roberson, 6-3 F, Clark HS (San Antonio, TX) [offered October 2022], Ava Watson, 5-8 PG, Buford HS (GA) [offered July 2021], Olivia Olson, 6-1 PG, Benilde St. Margarets HS (St. Louis Park, MN) [offered June 2021; Tennessee among 10 finalists announced in August 2022; committed to Michigan, September 2022], See next page for 2025 commitments and targets for Tennessee womens basketball. "SEC basketball is big, and it was all that I watched growing up," Harrison said. The Lady Vols inked signatures from four-star forward Karoline Striplin, four-star guard Kaiya Wynn, four-star guard/forward Sara Puckett, and point guard Brooklynn Miles. 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This past season, she came to a Lady Vol game and fell in love with our vision for this program. . Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sara was one of the first prospects that was able to come to campus after we were hired at Tennessee, Harper said. 20182023 WBB Blog. Rick . Congratulations to Jackson for a record set in SEC tournament! The No. Tennessee Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper already has one five-star recruit signed for the class of 2022, and she had another on a visit Monday. Disclaimers: The roster information, offers, and commitments are all unofficial. Coach Kellie Harper called and extended the offer to Harrison. I am excited about what she brings to the court next year, because Sara is such a skilled player. 12 Darnell Wright leaned on Tennessee O-line Jalin Hyatt was determined not to 'live off one Revisiting college basketball's top 10 2022 recruiting classes, The Daily Dish: The final Big 12/SEC Challenge is filled with storylines, No. She jumped to 62 then. Basketball STORY: Kellie Harper, Lady Vols eyeing successful run in SEC Tournament. 0.9752. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! Paris Clark, a five-star guard from New York, was in Knoxville this week. Playing in the SEC is something that Harrison has dreamed about. Tennessee's Horston reflects on win against Kentucky, Jackson notes importance of free throws in win vs. UK, Rickea Jackson drills the jump shot vs. Kentucky Wildcats, Harper discusses how UT plays as a confident team, Hot-shooting Lady Vols roll to road win at Kentucky, Jasmine Powell makes a great defensive play for the steal, Cooke, No. Big team win and Horston comes out ready we all come out ready! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. New Jersey wing Justine Pissott, a four-star on ESPNW recruiting, became the first commitment in the Lady Vols' 2022 class. The next opportunity for Clark to sign is April 13. All rights reserved. She is likely to be the heir apparent to those two in Harpers system and could immediately turn into a star. Want to stay informed on the latest high school sports news? The prized perimeter player is rated at four-stars, as well as the No. 63 8 2. You must log in or register to post here. She is a two-time Alabama Sports Writers Association 2A All-State First Team selection (2019, 2020) and a second-team choice in 2018. Reach Michael Odom at michodom@jacksonsun.com or 731-425-9754. Now, Kellie Harper has. She won a state championship in 2018 and was a Class A finalist for Miss Tennessee Basketball that season. She also visited Texas and LSU. https://volswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/14/lady-vols-basketball-signs-two-four-star-recruits/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She visited campus multiple times, which helped her get to know our team and staff. Sunday March 5 He can be reached atddanfleser3@gmail.com. I know the team and fans will gravitate to Brooklynns confident and lively personality.. The Lady Vols are getting someone with less experience but more eligibility. Kaiya is an athletic wing who can score behind the arc or drive to the basket, as well as rebound and defend. Destiny is an athletic and high-energy guard. Pissott isNo. and 5.0 bpg. 1 Gamecocks overcome slow start to down UT, South Carolina improves to 28-0 after topping Tennessee, Zia Cooke, unbeaten No. Tennessee Baseball Vs. Gonzaga 1 p.m. SEC Network+ more, The Chattanooga Mocs moved past VMI by a 92-72 tally to head into the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Championships presented by Ingles. The Lady Vols reached the tournaments second weekend for the first time in six years by rallying in the final minute for a 70-67 second-round victory over Belmont on Monday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. Striplin signed with the Lady Vols out of Hartford, Alabama. Dan Fleser. Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball is in Greenville, SC. Wynn averaged 15.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.3 steals as a junior at Ensworth. Head Coach: Kellie Harper (4th season in 2022-23). as a junior, scoring her 2,000th career point during the 2019-20 season. 1. The Longhorns are coached by Vic Schaefer, who was Mississippi States coach and recruited Jackson to the school. Kellie Harper signed four players from the class of 2021 to her program on Wednesday, inking a class that ranks fifth nationally according to Collegiate Girls Basketball Report The Lady Vols inked signatures from four-star forward Karoline Striplin, four-star guard Kaiya Wynn, four-star guard/forward Sara Puckett, and point guard Brooklynn Miles. Clark putup 18.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.7 steals per game in her pandemic-shortened sophomore season. As a result, she is now considered a wing with elite guard skills, which includes sharpshooting. Puckett is a two-time Alabama Sports Writers Association 6A All-State First Team selection (2019, 2020) and a third-team choice in 2018. Tennessee Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper already has one five-star recruit signed for the class of 2022, and she had another on a visit Monday. The Lady Vols started 18-1 and finished 25-9 overall (11-5 SEC), advancing to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen last season. Disclaimers: The roster information, offers, and commitments are all unofficial. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. Kaiya Wynn grew up in Tennessee, so she understands just how important the Lady Vol program is, Harper said. Tennessee's men's and women's basketball teams will host Market Square Madness Oct. 13. Recruiting STORY: 2025 Rivals250 four-star Georgia OL Mason Short talks recruitment with Vols. 1 South Carolina; 7PM Thurs, ESPN, kelly post game on tess darby tess is a shooter, net looks good for lady vols ball : ball in net looks better by maria cornelius, Sure would love an update on Marta Suarez, Game Thread: UT @ Auburn, Sunday; 12PM, ESPN2 win 83-76, Vote for the Tennessean girls athlete of the week for Feb. 13-18, Looking for 4 tickets for the Ole Miss softball games - GOT TIX, Game Thread : Lady Vols @ Arkansas, Thurs. 2023 women's college basketball projections. She has one season of eligibility remaining. Jasmine Powell, a 5-6 point guard from Minnesota, committed to Tennessee earlier this month. Shes not loading up on athletic combo guards with good size as much as Holly Warlick did but instead relying on a size advantage in the post and outside shooters to create more balance. The Lady Vols defeat Belmont and records sixth straight shutout. 1; 2; 3 . Given the fact that Davis entering her senior year and Burrell entering her junior year, Pissott will join the Tennessee Lady Vols just as Burrell graduates. A wing who could bring both things to the table is a major advantage. 7PM; SEC Network win 87-66, Southeastern 14 You Tube Page Has A Summitt House Podcast On SEC Women's Basketball, Game Thread: Lady Vols v Vanderbilt: Sunday 2PM: SECN+ Win 85-59, Game Thread: Lady Vols at Miss St; 7PM; SEC network. Your email address will not be published. Only threeother Lady Vols have come from New York:Chamique Holdsclaw, Nicky Anosike and Shannon Bobbitt. Saturday March 4 In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. 144 player overall by ProspectsNation.com; she is given a three-star rating and ranked as the No. 29 guard in the nation by espnW HoopGurlz. Jackson, who has one season of eligibility remaining, visited Tennessee in late February. Your email address will not be published. She averaged 13 points and 4.6 assists for the eight games she played this season. Being able to stretch the floor with an outside shot has been key to Harpers focus on the recruiting trail. Coach Harper also had some encouraging words about the four-star signee. Rickea Jackson, a player withAll-SEC credentials, announced her commitment to Tennessee on Twitter, simply saying, Im hereee.. Karoline Striplin was the first player in this class to give us a verbal commitment and ignite this process, Harper said in a press release. She was originally committed to UCLA, but reopened her recruitment in November after 2022 guard Kiki Rice, who's ranked No. According to Maria M. Cornelius of GoVols247, she is not 64 and is just the second player ever out of New Jersey to join the womens basketball Volunteers program. Cora Hallcovers University of Tennessee women's athletics. The official Women's Basketball page for the University of Tennessee Volunteers Please check your email for a confirmation. NCAA Women's Bracketology: 2023 women's college basketball projections. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more. Jacksons decision gives the Lady Vols a second commitment via the transfer portal for next season. Here is a look at her highlight reel. Tess Darby, a 6-foot-1 swingwoman from Greenfield. 1 seeded Lee (24-5) and No. Listed at 62 on the recruiting site, Pissotthails from Red Bank Catholic High School in Toms River, N.J. and is the No.