Spearman commits to Lady Vols basketball
Former Miami forward Lazaria Spearman has committed to Lady Vols basketball out of the transfer portal, adding much-needed depth to Tennessee’s frontcourt.
The 6-foot-4 sophomore took an official visit to Tennessee over the weekend and the Lady Vols announced her commitment Wednesday. Spearman was a four-star recruit out of high school and was ranked No. 30 in the 2022 class. She entered the transfer portal after longtime Miami coach Katie Meier retired in March.
“We welcome Lazaria to the Lady Vol program and are excited about the height and athleticism she brings to our team,” new Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell said in a school release. “It’s not easy to find someone with her combination of length and ability to play in transition. She really clicked with our team and is fun to be around. I can’t wait to have her on the court with us.”
Spearman led Miami in rebounding this season, averaging six per game, and grabbed a career-high 15 boards against Mississippi State. The Dacula, Georgia, native averaged 6.3 points on 50% shooting and started in 10 of the 31 games she played in.
Spearman was a freshman when Miami made a run to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2023. The Hurricanes lost to eventual champion LSU 54-42 and Spearman had four points, four rebounds and two blocks in 12 minutes off the bench. She averaged 5.3 points