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Tennessee Lady Vols roster: Projecting 2019-2020 two-deep depth chart

By Caleb Calhoun

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15: Smokey, the mascot of the Tennessee Volunteers, performs during a time out in the second half against the Wright State Raiders in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at American Airlines Center on March 15, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15: Smokey, the mascot of the Tennessee Volunteers, performs during a time out in the second half against the Wright State Raiders in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at American Airlines Center on March 15, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Center

1. Kasiyahna Kushkituah

6’4″; Junior; Atlanta, Ga.

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It was a tough decision to figure out who would start at center to replace Cheridene Green. Both Kasiyahna Kushkituah and Tamari Key have a ton of talent. And to grow with the program, Kellie Harper would probably want to go with Key. However, Kushkituah has proven that she deserves the shot to start, as she waited her turn behind Green and Mercedes Russell.

Last year, Kushkituah did have 11 starts and averaged about 14 minutes of action. But again, Holly Warlick preferred playing small. Harper will have to play bigger, and that means more minutes for both centers. Kushkituah averaged three and a half rebounds and nearly five points a game in those few minutes, so she is clearly talented. It is now time for her to show that.

2. Tamari Key

6’5″; Freshman; Cary, N.C.

While Kushkituah has the talent and experience, Tamari Key edges her out slightly in potential. So as a freshman this year, she will back her up but see significant action. After all, she is a top 50 player nationally, a five-star herself, and a top 10 player in the post. At 6’5″, she may have the most hype of anybody at center for the Tennessee Lady Vols.

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Anyway, Key will be the backup center ahead of Emily Saunders, a three-star recruit in this year’s class who is also 6’5″. Saunders joins Jaiden McCoy as two post players who will be the true reserve players in the 12-man roster, but they are in line to become rotational players soon enough. The post is just so deep this year, and Key will already be in that rotation.