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Fatmata Janneh commits to Lady Vols, praises Kim Caldwell's leadership

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Fatmata Janneh commits to Lady Vols, praises Kim Caldwell's leadership

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Fatmata Janneh explains why Lady Vols were choice, calling Kim Caldwell 'Big Boss'

What they're saying

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Fatmata Janneh was sold on Lady Vols basketball after seeing the effort assistant coach Isoken Uzamere made to be at Janneh's recruiting visit.
— Yahoo Sports

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