Lady Vols basketball retains Pat Summitt patch amid new jersey deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:27 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Lady Vols basketball retains Pat Summitt patch amid new jersey deal

Summary

The Lady Vols basketball team will continue to feature the Pat Summitt patch on their jerseys despite introducing a sponsored patch from Axle Logistics. Tennessee will debut the new Adidas jerseys in an exhibition against Florida A&M on October 27, 2026. The sponsored patch marks the first such partnership in the school's history, with a deal valued over $3 million per year, running through the 2030-31 season. A Tennessee official confirmed the Summitt patch's inclusion as the team's uniform design transitions from Nike to Adidas. Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell expressed gratitude for the partnership with Axle Logistics, a Knoxville-based company founded by alumni.

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Key Details

•Lady Vols will debut new Adidas jerseys on October 27, 2026.
•The Team will include the Pat Summitt patch on its jerseys.
•Axle Logistics sponsored patch deal exceeds $3 million annually.
•Partnership with Axle runs through the 2030-31 season.

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4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Will Lady Vols basketball still have patch honoring Pat Summitt on new jerseys?

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Lady Vols basketball will still have the Pat Summitt patch on its Adidas jerseys, even with addition of a sponsored jersey patch from Axle Logistics.
— Yahoo Sports

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