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Barker, Spearman Selected In WNBA Draft
Tennessee Lady Vols stars become 47th and 48th players drafted from the program.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:08am
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The selection of two Tennessee Lady Vols in the 2026 WNBA Draft showcases the program's continued excellence in developing elite women's basketball talent.Marietta TodayJasmine Barker and Tamari Spearman, two standout players for the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team, were selected in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Barker was chosen 29th overall by the Las Vegas Aces, while Spearman was picked 31st overall by the Dallas Wings. This marks the 13th time Tennessee has had multiple players drafted in the same year, though it's the first time since 2018.
Why it matters
The Lady Vols are one of the most successful women's basketball programs in history, having produced numerous WNBA draft picks over the years. Barker and Spearman's selection continues that tradition and highlights the continued talent coming out of the Tennessee program under head coach Nikki Caldwell.
The details
Barker, a 6-foot-4 forward, averaged a career-best 14.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in her lone season at Tennessee in 2025-26. She made 36 three-pointers at a 36.5% clip. Spearman, also a 6-4 forward, put up 10.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game while starting 27 of 30 contests for the Lady Vols. She made a career-high 24 three-pointers.
- The 2026 WNBA Draft took place on Monday, April 14, 2026.
The players
Jasmine Barker
A 6-foot-4 forward who played one season for the Tennessee Lady Vols, averaging 14.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
Tamari Spearman
A 6-foot-4 forward who played two seasons for the Tennessee Lady Vols, averaging 11.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
Nikki (Caldwell) Fargas
The president of the Las Vegas Aces, the team that drafted Jasmine Barker.
What’s next
The 2026 WNBA season will begin in May, and Barker and Spearman will look to make the final rosters of the Aces and Wings, respectively.
The takeaway
The selection of Barker and Spearman in the 2026 WNBA Draft continues the Tennessee Lady Vols' legacy of producing top-tier talent for the professional ranks, further cementing the program's status as one of the premier women's basketball powers in the country.
