Just In: Lady Vols Guard Makes WNBA Draft Decision

Rae Burrell has officially declared for the WNBA Draft.

Jack Foster | Mar 29, 2022

Tennessee Lady Vols senior guard Rae Burrell has officially announced her intentions to enter the 2022 WNBA Draft in an Instagram post (see below).

In the message, Burrell also thanks Lady Vol Nation for their support during her four years on Rocky Top.

Burrell's decision to enter the WNBA Draft comes as no surprise, as the Las Vegas native took part in Senior Day against LSU in late February.

Burrell was joined by super-seniors Keyen Green and Alexus Dye as Lady Vols who took part in Senior Day.

Although Burrell still has another year of eligibility left (COVID year), she decides to take the next step in her career after an impressive career in orange and white.

In her collegiate career, Burrell racked up 1,131 points and 458 rebounds with a 40.2 career field goal percentage.

Her senior season had its ebbs and flows, as Burrell suffered a knee injury in the first game of the season that would sideline her for the rest of non-conference play. Although Burrell never seemed to get back to 100 percent, she was crucial to the Lady Vols' postseason success, posting double digits points in four of five postseason matchups to help lead UT to their first Sweet Sixteen appearance in six years. Burrell also set a season-high point total in Tennessee's season-ending loss to Louisville in the Sweet Sixteen.

"It's meant so much," Burrell said regarding her time at Tennessee. "I get to be a Lady Vol for life, and that means a lot to me. I've been here for four years, and it's been a great ride. I'm just very grateful for my team and the people that have helped me along the way."

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Published Mar 29, 2022

JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.