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Former Lady Vols Twins Commit to Rutgers
Mia and Mya Pauldo will continue their basketball careers at Rutgers after transferring from Tennessee.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:23pm
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The Pauldo twins' transfer from Tennessee to Rutgers represents a significant shift in the college basketball landscape.Jersey City TodayFormer Tennessee Lady Vols basketball freshmen Mia and Mya Pauldo have committed to Rutgers out of the transfer portal. The twin point guards were the first two high school recruits to commit to Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell, but have now decided to continue their careers at Rutgers.
Why it matters
The Pauldo twins were highly touted recruits coming out of high school, and their decision to transfer from Tennessee to Rutgers is a significant move that will impact both programs. Rutgers is looking to build on its recent success, while Tennessee must now replace the talented twin guards.
The details
Mia and Mya Pauldo announced their commitment to Rutgers on April 12, 2026. The twins were the first two high school recruits to commit to Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell, but have now decided to transfer and play for Rutgers instead.
- The Pauldo twins committed to Rutgers on April 12, 2026.
The players
Mia Pauldo
A former Tennessee Lady Vols basketball freshman who has now committed to Rutgers out of the transfer portal.
Mya Pauldo
A former Tennessee Lady Vols basketball freshman who has now committed to Rutgers out of the transfer portal, and is the twin sister of Mia Pauldo.
Kim Caldwell
The head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team, who recruited the Pauldo twins as her first high school recruits.
What they’re saying
“The past is our foundation, the future is our canvas. Same goal, same mission, this time the Jersey way! R U ready?!”
— Mia and Mya Pauldo
The takeaway
The Pauldo twins' decision to transfer from Tennessee to Rutgers is a significant move that will impact both programs. Rutgers is gaining two talented point guards who can help the team build on its recent success, while Tennessee must now find a way to replace the production and leadership the twins provided.
