Lady Vols Basketball Lands Sharp Shooting SEC Starting Guard Through Transfer Portal

Tennessee adds Georgia's Rylie Theuerkauf, a 40% 3-point shooter, to the roster.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:08pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a women's basketball game, with the players and court broken down into overlapping geometric shapes in shades of orange, white, and navy blue.The Lady Vols' new transfer addition Rylie Theuerkauf will bring her sharp-shooting skills and SEC experience to Tennessee's rebuilding roster.Knoxville Today

Lady Vols basketball has landed the commitment of Georgia guard Rylie Theuerkauf through the transfer portal. Theuerkauf, a sharp-shooting guard who started 31 games for the Bulldogs last season, will have one year of eligibility remaining at Tennessee. She joins former Georgia teammate Zhen Craft, who also recently committed to the Lady Vols.

Why it matters

The addition of Theuerkauf provides Tennessee with an experienced perimeter scorer and 3-point threat as the Lady Vols look to rebuild their roster after losing all eight potential returners from last season. Theuerkauf's ability to stretch the floor and knock down shots will be a valuable asset for the team.

The details

Theuerkauf, a 5-foot-9 guard from Tenafly, New Jersey, played two seasons at Wake Forest before transferring to Georgia for the 2025-26 season. This past year, she started 31 of 32 games for the Bulldogs, averaging 11.9 points per game on 42.4% shooting from the field and 40.6% from 3-point range. She also contributed 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

  • Theuerkauf just completed her junior season with Georgia.
  • She will have one year of eligibility remaining at Tennessee.

The players

Rylie Theuerkauf

A guard who just completed her junior season at Georgia, where she started 31 of 32 games and averaged 11.9 points per game while shooting 40.6% from 3-point range.

Zhen Craft

A former Georgia teammate of Theuerkauf's who also recently committed to play for the Lady Vols.

Kim Caldwell

The head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team.

Isoken Uzamere

A former Georgia assistant coach who has joined Caldwell's staff at Tennessee.

Katie Abrahamson-Henderson

The former head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs women's basketball team, who recently stepped down.

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What’s next

Theuerkauf will look to make an immediate impact for the Lady Vols next season as they aim to rebuild their roster through the transfer portal.

The takeaway

The addition of Rylie Theuerkauf, a proven 3-point shooter and starter in the SEC, is a significant boost for the Lady Vols as they look to reload their roster and return to national prominence in women's college basketball.