Fatmata Janneh commits to Lady Vols, praises Kim Caldwell's leadership
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Fatmata Janneh committed to the Lady Vols basketball team shortly after her official visit in April, impressed by assistant coach Isoken Uzamere's dedication. Janneh, a 6-foot-2 senior forward transferring from Texas A&M, appreciated Caldwell's transparency about the challenges ahead. The Lady Vols are in the process of rebuilding their roster after several players entered the transfer portal following a 16-14 season.
- •Janneh visited the Lady Vols in April before committing two days later.
- •She averaged 11.4 points and 9.7 rebounds last season at Texas A&M.
- •Caldwell highlights the need for hard work and transparency in her program.
- •Janneh claims Caldwell's nickname is 'Big Boss' due to her leadership style.
- •The Lady Vols need to recover from last season's roster turnover.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Fatmata Janneh explains why Lady Vols were choice, calling Kim Caldwell 'Big Boss'
"Fatmata Janneh was sold on Lady Vols basketball after seeing the effort assistant coach Isoken Uzamere made to be at Janneh's recruiting visit.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- WNBA•Aug 6, 2026, 10:46 AMIndiana Fever injury report: Is Caitlin Clark playing today vs. Aces?
- WNBA•Aug 6, 2026, 10:20 AMSophie Cunningham changes her mind after trans comments spark outrage
- WNBA•Aug 6, 2026, 10:13 AMWNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for July 31
- WNBA•Aug 6, 2026, 10:10 AMMegyn Kelly insists Caitlin Clark and Colin Kaepernick are different
- WNBA•Aug 6, 2026, 10:06 AMWhere to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces
- WNBA•Aug 6, 2026, 6:47 AM‘COWARD Trying to Run From Drama She Started’ — WNBA World Rips ‘MAGA Grifter’ Sophie Cunningham Amid Trans-Athlete Controversy
