132 to 63: Naomi White and Jada Eads share everything about Lady Vols guards’ FAMU debut

Strong debuts in Tennessee uniforms

White scored 16 points on 4-of-9 shooting from 3-point range in 20 minutes. She also had six rebounds, a team-high seven assists and four steals, with no turnovers.

Eads scored 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting in 16 minutes off the bench. She made two threes and contributed four assists and three steals without a turnover; Tennessee was plus-50 with her on the floor.

Gordon shares Lady Vol advice

White said Gordon encouraged the team to value one another and represent the Lady Vols with pride and respect. Eads said Gordon’s praise and promise to cheer for the team through the season were motivating.

A long-awaited first game

Eads described playing with teammates after months of work as rewarding. She also said the group supported her as she returned from an injury. White called her debut a blessing and a surreal moment, saying she had long dreamed of playing in the SEC. She praised coach Kim for helping the team improve and said it was good to see players return from injuries.

Guards describe team approach

White praised Kennedy Fauntleroy and Eads for their control and pace at point guard, along with their ability to find open teammates and score. She said they make good decisions when attacking the basket.

Eads said the team looks to push the ball, then moves into its sets if the floor is not open. She described Tennessee as having many offensive options and said ball movement can create room for a teammate to attack.