Jewel Spear, a guard for the Tennessee Volunteers women’s basketball team, was named the SEC CO-Player of the Week….
Jewel Spear, a guard for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, was honored as the SEC Women’s Basketball Co-Player of the Week on February 6, 2024. This accolade came after her outstanding performances against Georgia and Missouri, where she averaged 23.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. Spear’s impressive shooting percentages—60.7% from the field and 55.6% from beyond the arc—were pivotal in securing these victories.
Before joining Tennessee, Spear had a distinguished three-season tenure at Wake Forest University. She earned All-ACC honors twice and was named to the ACC All-Tournament Team. During her time with the Demon Deacons, she started 88 of 89 games, averaging 15.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Spear’s scoring prowess is highlighted by her 1,385 career points and 241 three-pointers, ranking her among Wake Forest’s top ten all-time scorers.
Spear’s transition to the Lady Vols has been seamless, as evidenced by her recent SEC honor. Her consistent high-level play continues to be a significant asset to Tennessee’s women’s basketball program.
