The 2025-26 women’s basketball season will be the second for Tennessee under head coach Kim Caldwell.
The Lady Vols have five freshmen on roster this season. All five Tennessee freshmen play guard: Jaida Civil, Lauren Hurst, Mia Pauldo, Mya Pauldo and Deniya Prawl. The 6-foot-3 Hurst also plays forward.
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Caldwell discussed the Lady Vols’ five freshmen at SEC media days in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday.
“I think our newcomers have elevated the level of our practice,” Caldwell said. “Anyone can have a great practice. You can’t show up and just walk in the gym. You have to show up ready or you’re going to get your tail kicked.
“We have five freshmen. They’re doing a great job. They’re tough. They are not scared of anyone. They’re not scared to talk, to lead. They win our sprints. They have been great. If you don’t show up ready, and in the right mindset to practice, a freshman is going to, again, make you look bad.”
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