Lady Vols Basketball Transfer Alyssa Latham Commits to ACC School

Latham joins Virginia Tech after two seasons at Tennessee.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:55pm

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Forward Alyssa Latham has announced her next destination after entering the transfer portal following her second season with the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team. Latham will join Virginia Tech as a graduate transfer, where she will have one season of eligibility remaining.

Why it matters

Latham's departure is part of a larger exodus from the Tennessee program, with six players total entering the transfer portal, including four freshmen from last year's signing class. This signals a significant roster overhaul for the Lady Vols under new head coach Kim Caldwell.

The details

Latham played in 27 games for Tennessee last season, starting 16. She averaged 4.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game. The forward shot 53.9% from the field but struggled from three-point range at 21.1%. Latham joined the Lady Vols program after playing her freshman season at Syracuse.

  • Latham entered the transfer portal following her second season with Tennessee.
  • Latham will have one season of eligibility remaining as a graduate transfer at Virginia Tech.

The players

Alyssa Latham

A forward who played two seasons for the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team before entering the transfer portal and committing to Virginia Tech as a graduate transfer.

Kim Caldwell

The head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team, who is overseeing a significant roster overhaul with six players entering the transfer portal.

Roman Tubner

The primary recruiter for Alyssa Latham when she joined the Tennessee program.

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What they’re saying

“After entering the transfer portal following her second season with Lady Vols basketball, forward Alyssa Latham has committed to her new school as a grad transfer. According to a report from Talia Goodman, Latham is joining Virginia Tech.”

— Talia Goodman, Reporter

What’s next

Latham will join the Virginia Tech program for the 2026-27 season, where she will have one year of eligibility remaining as a graduate transfer.

The takeaway

Latham's transfer is part of a larger roster overhaul for the Tennessee Lady Vols, with six players in total entering the portal, including four freshmen. This signals a significant transition period for the program under new head coach Kim Caldwell as she looks to rebuild the roster.