Lady Vols basketball signed one of the best players in the country this past cycle, Oliviyah Edwards. Out of Tacoma, Washington, Edwards was named a McDonald’s All-American as one of the top recruits.
Edwards ranks as the No. 2 player in the class on ESPN and No. 5 on 247. She’s considered one of the players with the biggest upside, as well. With the ability to play all over the floor and the athleticism to dunk as a high school player, she’s the dream fit for Kim Caldwell’s system.
Now, during McDonald’s All-American Game practices, Edwards is showing off her athleticism. She threw down a dunk with ease during a practice session ahead of the game.
The McDonald’s All-American Game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31. It’s a doubleheader with the boy’s game.
5 STAR Oliviyah Edwards just dunked at the end of @McDAAG practice 🤯 @EdwardsOliviyah pic.twitter.com/s63yQZWEfl
— Overtime (@overtime) March 29, 2026
Tennessee commit Oliviyah Edwards threw down dunks after McDonald’s AA practice 😤 @EdwardsOliviyah @McDAAG pic.twitter.com/GWjjhwW83X
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) March 28, 2026
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Edwards committed to Tennessee during her official visit in September. She was being recruited by top schools across the country at the time, including South Carolina and Dawn Staley. She saw what she needed to during her trip, though, and pulled the trigger.
“Oliviyah will come in and make an impact on both ends of the court,” Caldwell said. “Her versatility and play-making ability will set her apart. She is a high character person, and we couldn’t be happier for her to join our program.”
The Lady Vols have landed another big-time signing in the class, as well. Four-star Gabby Minus is in the boat and ranks as the No. 47 player in the class by 247.
