After signing the No. 2 class in the country for the 2025 cycle, Kim Caldwell and the Lady Vols are trying to get off to a strong start for 2026.

Tennessee extended a scholarship offer to Leelee Bell, a 2026 forward out of North Dakota.

She picked up her offer on Friday afternoon after talking with Caldwell.

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The Lady Vols join a long list of schools to offer Bell. Since May began, Bell picked up offers from Tennessee, Alabama, USC, North Carolina, Florida State, Indiana, LSU and Auburn.

She also landed previous offers from the likes of Rutgers, Arizona State, Pitt, Iowa State, Arizona, Penn State, Ohio State, Arkansas, Wake Forest, Kansas, Cal, Miami, Utah, Iowa, Clemson, Michigan, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Maryland, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Nebraska, TCU, Louisville, Purdue, Wisconsin, Marquette and Mississippi State.

She has taken visits to Utah, Iowa, Wisconsin, Marquette and Saint Thomas.

Bell stands at a listed 6-foot-3 and plays forward. Her mobility and athleticism with her size makes her a solid fit for Tennessee's system.

She plays for Minot High School in North Dakota while also competing with Minnesota Star Hill. This month with the program, she has turned heads during the Adidas 3SSB Circuit.

Tennessee currently has no commitments in the 2026 class. The Lady Vols are fresh off of signing the No. 2 freshman class in the country, according to ESPNW, though.

This includes three McDonald's All Americans leading the way via Mia Pauldo, Deniya Prawl and Jaida Civil, who all rank inside the top 20.

Lauren Hurst and Mya Pauldo also join the squad as four-star recruits inside the top 60.

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