LSU star Mikaylah Williams has announced her commitment to join the Tennessee Lady Vols under new head coach Kim Caldwell. Williams, a standout player and one of the top recruits in the country, had initially committed to LSU but decided to make the switch to Tennessee. Her decision comes as a significant boost to the Lady Vols, who are undergoing a rebuilding phase under Caldwell.
Kim Caldwell, who took over as head coach of the Lady Vols earlier this year, has quickly made her mark on the program. She previously led Marshall to a 26-7 overall record and a Sun Belt Conference championship in her first year of Division I coaching. Known for her high-octane offense and pressure defense, Caldwell has brought in several key transfers and recruits, including Williams, to elevate the team’s competitiveness [oai_citation:1,
Tennessee Selects Kim Caldwell To Lead Lady Vol Basketball Program – Chattanoogan.com
](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2024/4/7/485449/Tennessee-Selects-Kim-Caldwell-To-Lead.aspx) [oai_citation:2,Lady Vols waste no time in rebuilding under new Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell – Off The Hook Sports with Dave Hooker](https://offthehooksports.com/2024/05/16/lady-vols-waste-no-time-in-rebuilding-under-new-tennessee-coach-kim-caldwell/) [oai_citation:3,Tennessee hires Marshall’s Kim Caldwell as new Lady Vols head coach | rocketcitynow.com](https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/sports/basketball/tennessee-hires-marshalls-kim-caldwell-as-new-lady-vols-head-coach
Williams’ commitment is a testament to Caldwell’s growing influence and the strong recruiting strategy she has implemented at Tennessee. As the Lady Vols aim to return to their former glory, the addition of a player of Williams’ caliber signals a bright future for the program [oai_citation:4,
Tennessee Selects Kim Caldwell To Lead Lady Vol Basketball Program – Chattanoogan.com
](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2024/4/7/485449/Tennessee-Selects-Kim-Caldwell-To-Lead.aspx) [oai_citation:5,Lady Vols waste no time in rebuilding under new Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell – Off The Hook Sports with Dave Hooker](https://offthehooksports.com/2024/05/16/lady-vols-waste-no-time-in-rebuilding-under-new-tennessee-coach-kim-caldwell/).
