Trending Now - Twin Freshman Guards Mia and Mya Pauldo Depart Lady Vols

WHO:

On3 - Tennessee freshman twins Mia and Mya Pauldo are entering the transfer portal.

Rocky Top Insider - Mia Pauldo was a five-star prospect and a McDonald’s All-American; Mya Pauldo was a top-100 recruit and four-star prospect.

On3 - Head coach Kim Caldwell is leading the Lady Vols basketball program.

WHAT:

On3 - Mia Pauldo averaged 10.4 points, 2.5 assists, and started 17 games during the season.

On3 - Mya Pauldo averaged 1.8 points in 10.1 minutes per game and made one start.

Rocky Top Insider - The Lady Vols finished the season with a record of 16-14 and lost to N.C. State in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament.

Rocky Top Insider - The Pauldo twins' departure marks six players entering the transfer portal for Tennessee.

WHERE:

Rocky Top Insider - The Lady Vols lost to N.C. State in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

WHEN:

On3 - The twins announced their decision on Instagram on March 31st, 2026.

Rocky Top Insider - The Lady Vols lost their final eight games of the season, culminating in a loss on March 18th, 2026.

WHY:

On3 - The Pauldo twins expressed gratitude to the coaching staff and teammates, indicating a desire to pursue the next phase of their journey.

On3 - Caldwell noted her inability to get her team to play with the necessary effort, which she identified as a focal point for roster retention and acquisition.

HOW:

On3 - The Pauldo twins announced their decision to enter the transfer portal via Instagram.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 05:33 UTC)

Tennessee freshman twins Mia and Mya Pauldo have decided to enter the transfer portal, marking a significant shift for the Lady Vols basketball program. Mia, a five-star prospect and McDonald’s All-American, averaged 10.4 points and started 17 games this season, while Mya, a top-100 recruit, averaged 1.8 points in just over ten minutes per game. Their departure comes after a disappointing season for the Lady Vols, who finished with a record of 16-14 and lost to N.C. State in the NCAA Tournament, and it adds to the growing list of six players now entering the transfer portal.