5-Star PF Oliviyah Edwards Commits to Tennessee WCBB over South Carolina, LSU, More

The top women's power forward in the Class of 2026 is going to be a Vol.

Oliviyah Edwards, a 5-star recruit from the Elite Sports Academy in Washington, committed to Tennessee on Saturday.

"I chose the University of Tennessee because I felt welcomed from the very beginning," she told ESPN's Shane Laflin. "The freshman class reached out and made me feel a part of the family right away. Most importantly, I love their style of play and the freedom it gives me on the court. This program has an amazing legacy, and I cannot wait to be a part of it."

Edwards is considered the No. 5 player overall in the Class of 2026, per 247Sports' Composite Rankings. She's the first major 2026 addition for Tennessee, which had the top overall recruiting class in 2025 after landing 5-star small forward Deniya Prawl and four 4-star talents (Jaida Civil, Mia and Mya Pauldo, Lauren Hurst).

Head coach Kim Caldwell led the Lady Vols to the Sweet 16 in her first year on the job. Now, with an influx of talent coming in, she has fans in Knoxville more than a little excited about the future.