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Tennessee Lady Vols: Ranking five 2019-2020 newcomers by potential impact

By Caleb Calhoun

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 14: A general view of megaphones for the Tennessee Volunteers cheerleaders against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the quarterfinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Georgia Dome on March 14, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 14: A general view of megaphones for the Tennessee Volunteers cheerleaders against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the quarterfinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Georgia Dome on March 14, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Similar to Emily Saunders, Jaiden McCoy comes in here with limited hype as a junior college transfer from Northwest Florida State College. A 6’3″ forward, though, she has more experience than Saunders, and that’s why we were able to put her at No. 4 on this list. It’s likely she sees regular action off the bench for the Tennessee Lady Vols.

However, when it comes to forwards, again, Lou Brown’s return is a big deal on this front. There was hype behind her when she transferred last year, so it’s likely that the sixth-year senior steps in to bring the size that Kellie Harper would otherwise be lacking. After all, her experience is even greater than that of McCoy’s, and that’s especially true at the Division I level.

With the fact that Rennia Davis is already a starting forward, there’s a chance that McCoy plays behind Brown while both players come off the bench, which would even further limit her minutes. And there’s still the chance for Kamera Harris, who averaged just under seven minutes a game in 19 games last year, makes a surge as a senior this year.

But McCoy still provides Harper with options, and that’s a big deal her first year given all the talent she has to replace. Mimi Collins transferring is a big deal at this position. As a result, she still could be a valuable contributor, and we can’t take that away from her. Harper targeted her for a reason.