Kellie Harper discusses Knoxville players at SEC media day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Kellie Harper, head coach of Missouri, talked about two players from Knoxville, Tennessee, at SEC media day in Birmingham. Harper emphasized the positive connection between freshman Natalya Hodge and junior Sydney Mains, who previously knew each other during the recruiting process. Hodge, a four-time all-state player, scored over 3,000 points in high school, while Mains, who transferred from FAU, was a three-time Miss Basketball finalist. Both players are expected to make significant contributions to the team this season.
- •Kellie Harper speaks at SEC media day in Birmingham.
- •Natalya Hodge is a highly regarded freshman from Bearden High School.
- •Sydney Mains is a junior transfer from FAU with state championship experience.
- •Both players have established a connection that may aid their transition.
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"Kellie Harper discusses Knoxville players with Missouri at SEC media day.
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