One of the Lady Vols basketball program’s top 2026 recruiting targets is set to come off the board in the near future. On Thursday evening, five-star Jacy Abii revealed on her Instagram story that she is planning for a commitment date of Oct. 4.
Abii, a 6-foot-3 wing, listed the Lady Vols, UCLA, Texas, LSU and Notre Dame as her finalists. This puts Tennessee in a good position to land the five-star, although it’ll be up against four other staples in the sport. UT hosted her for her official visit on Sept. 9 alongside Trinity Jones.
Abii is from Fisco, Texas, where she plays for Liberty. She is considered the No. 10 overall recruit in the class, according to 247 composite rankings, the No. 4 power forward and the No. 1 player out of the Lone Star State.
Abii picked up her offer from the Lady Vols on May 16, 2024. She was also offered by Kellie Harper’s Tennessee staff back in April of 2023, before Harper was let go.
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“Abii’s game is continuing to grow and evolve as she matures into her frame,” 247 director of women’s basketball scouting Brandon Clay wrote. “She provided the USA Basketball 17-and-Under roster with frontcourt depth and another talented option capable of controlling the paint. Abii’s unique blend of size and mobility should translate well to the international game. She was able to make the impact needed to affect the game defensively and deliver optimal production. Unfortunately, Abii suffered a significant lower leg injury as the summer concluded, which will likely sideline her for the duration of the 2024-25 school season.”
Tennessee currently holds one commitment in the 2026 cycle, and it’s a big one. The Lady Vols landed the No. 2 player in the class on ESPNW, Oliviyah Edwards. The five-star power forward committed while on her official visit just under two weeks ago.
In Caldwell’s first season as head coach, she inked the No. 2 class in the country, according to ESPNW. This included a trio of McDonald’s All-Americans in Mia Pauldo, Deniya Prawl and Jaida Civil. She also landed top-100 prospects Mya Pauldo and Lauren Hurst.
In the transfer portal, ESPN tabbed the Lady Vols as the best incoming class with UCLA’s Janiah Barker, LSU’s Jersey Wolfenbarger and SMU’s Nya Robertson joining.
