11/11/2026 2:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
MARTIN, Tenn. – Head coach Kevin McMillan of the University of Tennessee at Martin women's basketball team has announced the signing of two freshmen for the 2027-28 season.
Callie Hales • G • 5-10 • Gilbert, Iowa (Gilbert HS)
Hales had an impressive junior season, garnering All-Conference, All-District and All-State honors. She set three new Gilbert records last season: most 3-pointers in a season (64), most 3-pointers in a game (9), and most assists in a game (11). On Feb. 9, she became the first Tiger in school history to record a triple-double, scoring 17 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists, with five steals and two blocks.
McMillan on Hales: "Callie is an exceptionally strong, high IQ guard who gives us great versatility at both guard positions. She is a fierce competitor and great teammate. Her work ethic, relentless desire to improve and daily discipline set her apart from most and make her a seamless fit for our program and culture."
Jaliyah Kelly • G • 5-7 • Collierville, Tenn. (Collierville HS)
Kelly helped lead Collierville to back-to-back district titles and has earned All-District and All-District Tournament honors. She is a member of the Dragons' 1,000-point club, ranked as the 19th-best player in the Memphis area and considered one of the top six combo guards in Tennessee in her class. Kelly was Collierville's second-leading scorer last season, averaging 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds over 31 games.
McMillan on Kelly: "Jaliyah is a dynamic, athletic guard with the versatility to also play either backcourt spot in our system. She can score at all three levels, sees the floor well and defends at a high level. Most importantly, she is a proven winner who already understands the toughness and commitment it takes to compete in our system."
Callie Hales • G • 5-10 • Gilbert, Iowa (Gilbert HS)
Hales had an impressive junior season, garnering All-Conference, All-District and All-State honors. She set three new Gilbert records last season: most 3-pointers in a season (64), most 3-pointers in a game (9), and most assists in a game (11). On Feb. 9, she became the first Tiger in school history to record a triple-double, scoring 17 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists, with five steals and two blocks.
McMillan on Hales: "Callie is an exceptionally strong, high IQ guard who gives us great versatility at both guard positions. She is a fierce competitor and great teammate. Her work ethic, relentless desire to improve and daily discipline set her apart from most and make her a seamless fit for our program and culture."
Jaliyah Kelly • G • 5-7 • Collierville, Tenn. (Collierville HS)
Kelly helped lead Collierville to back-to-back district titles and has earned All-District and All-District Tournament honors. She is a member of the Dragons' 1,000-point club, ranked as the 19th-best player in the Memphis area and considered one of the top six combo guards in Tennessee in her class. Kelly was Collierville's second-leading scorer last season, averaging 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds over 31 games.
McMillan on Kelly: "Jaliyah is a dynamic, athletic guard with the versatility to also play either backcourt spot in our system. She can score at all three levels, sees the floor well and defends at a high level. Most importantly, she is a proven winner who already understands the toughness and commitment it takes to compete in our system."
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