Vanderbilt women's basketball enters the new season with high expectations centered around standout player Mikayla Blakes, according to a column by Gentry Estes published in the Nashville Tennessean on October 30, 2026.
The headline "With Mikayla Blakes, all things are possible for this Vanderbilt women's basketball season" reflects optimism about the team's prospects with Blakes leading the way.
Estes, a columnist for the Nashville Tennessean, highlighted Blakes' impact as a key factor for the Commodores' upcoming campaign.
