Lady Vols basketball walk-on guard Edie Darby medically retiring after three seasons

Lady Vols basketball guard Edie Darby is medically retiring from basketball, she announced April 21.

Darby is the younger sister of Tess Darby, who graduated this year after playing five seasons at Tennessee. Edie Darby has been a walk-on player for the Lady Vols for the last three seasons.

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“Getting to wear ‘Tennessee’ across my chest and be a Lady Vol these past three years has been so rewarding in so many ways,” Darby wrote in an Instagram post. “Playing on the biggest stage in women’s basketball has truly been a dream come true. I am filled with so much gratitude for every moment.”

The 5-foot-7 guard appeared in 31 games and averaged 4.3 minutes over three seasons. She only appeared in eight games this season and averaged 1.8 points and shot 33.3% from 3-point range.

“This game has given me so much – it’s shaped me, challenged me, and given me opportunities I will never take for granted,” Darby wrote. “After a lot of prayer and listening to my body, I have made the decision to medically retire from basketball. It’s a decision I never thought or wanted to make, but it is rooted in faith and trust in the Lord’s plan for what is next.”