Where Tennessee basketball roster stands after first wave of transfer portal additions

Tennessee basketball is rebuilding the roster for the 2026-27 season.

Freshman forward DeWayne Brown II and freshman guard Troy Henderson are the Vols’ only two confirmed returning players. Four of the Vols five starters have either transferred or exhausted their eligibility.

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Tennessee has three incoming high school recruits in 6-foot-8 forward Ralph Scott, 6-6 wing Manny Green and 6-1 guard Marquis Clark.

As of April 15, Tennessee has added four transfers. The Vols have nine players on the roster with six more available slots.

Here’s what Tennessee has done in the offseason, and what it still needs from the portal.

Rick Barnes targeting offense early for Tennessee roster

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes cited lack of offense as a main reason for the Vols’ 95-62 loss to Michigan in the Elite Eight.

Of the Vols’ four offseason additions, three can score in a variety of ways.

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Belmont graduate transfer Tyler Lundblade committed to Tennessee on April 1 as one of the top outside shooters in the country. The 6-5 guard shot 48% from 3-point range in the 2024-25 season, then maintained a 40.6% mark last season on an increased 8.8 attempts per game.

California guard Dai Dai Ames is more of an all-around scorer. Ames averaged 16.9 points for the Golden Bears on 46.4% shooting from the field.

Notre Dame’s standout 6-foot-7 freshman forward Jalen Haralson committed to Tennessee on April 15. He was the Irish’s second-leading scorer, averaging 16.2 points on 51.5% shooting, and primarily did his damage from inside the 3-point arc.

Even Loyola (Chicago) transfer center Miles Rubin has utility on the offensive end. Though he profiles as a defensive rim protector with 2.3 blocks per game, the 6-foot-10 Rubin averaged 11.3 points as a junior and presents a lob threat in the paint.

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Tennessee basketball trending toward experience

Barnes often mentioned how many younger, less experienced players he had on the floor in clutch situations. Tennessee relied heavily…

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