UCLA transfer Janiah Barker commits to the Lady Vols
Barker returns to the SEC after playing one season at UCLA. During her junior year, she played in 36 games and averaged 7.4 points, 6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. She won the Big Ten's Sixth Player of the Year.
UT basketball lands five-star commit Nate Ament
The forward spent two seasons at Texas A&M before UCLA. She started 27 games for the Aggies during the 2023-24 season. She averaged 12.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game during her sophomore year. She was also named to the SEC All-Freshman team.
ESPN had Barker as the No. 3 recruit in the class of 2022.
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Baker gives the Lady Vols some much-needed depth at forward. She joins a frontcourt of Zee Spearman, Alyssa Latham and Lauren Hurst.
The 2025-26 season will be her final year of eligibility.
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