The University of Tennessee is one of 34 NCAA Power Four programs, including one of only seven from the Southeastern Conference, to earn academic recognition from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.
The Lady Vols earned “Special Mention” status for their collective 3.285 grade point average as part of the WBCA’s 2025-26 Academic Team Honor Roll. It marks the second straight season Kim Caldwell‘s program has earned the distinction. Earlier this summer, the UT women placed 12 members of their 2025-26 roster on the SEC Academic Honor Roll.
The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes college women’s basketball teams across the nation in their respective divisions that carry the highest combined GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. A team must have a combined GPA of 3.0 or better and be nominated by its head coach who must be a member of the WBCA to be recognized. The 2025-26 season is the 31st in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.
“The WBCA is pleased to recognize those women’s basketball programs that have committed themselves to excellence on the court and in the classroom,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. “The 119 ranked teams we honor this year across all five collegiate membership divisions strive to achieve all-around success and we commend their efforts. Congratulations!”
