Bella Flemings, No. 16 recruit in 2026 class, commits to Duke over Lady Vols basketball

Five-star guard Bella Flemings has committed to Duke over Lady Vols basketball.

Flemings, who’s ranked No. 16 in the 2026 class, announced her commitment on social media on Oct. 13. Baylor, Miami and TCU were also among her top five schools. She was scheduled to take an official visit to Tennessee on Oct. 9.

The 6-foot prospect out of San Antonio plays at William J. Brennan. Flemings will play for former Lady Vols star Kara Lawson, who was recently named the head coach of the USA Basketball women’s national team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Tennessee has one commitment in the 2026 class. Five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards announced her commitment to the Lady Vols during her official visit on Sept. 13. Edwards, who’s ranked No. 2 in the 2026 class, will be the highest-ranked player to sign with Tennessee since Jordan Horston, who was ranked No. 2 in the 2019 class.

The Lady Vols are also targeting five-star guard Trinity Jones, who’s ranked No. 7; five-star forward Brihanna Crittendon, who’s ranked No. 9; five-star guard Olivia Jones, who’s ranked No. 16; four-star wing Lolä Lampley, who’s ranked No. 29; and four-star wing Gabby Minus, who’s ranked No. 44.

Jones, Crittendon and Minus have already taken their official visits. Lampley is set to take her official visit with Tennessee on Oct. 30.

Cora Hall is the University of Tennessee women’s athletics reporter for Knox News. Email: cora.hall@knoxnews.com; X: @corahalll; Bluesky: @corahall.bsky.social‬. Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks:knoxnews.com/subscribe