Mar 9, 2013; Knoxville, TN, USA; General view Thompson Boling Arena before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Missouri Tigers. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Earlier on Wednesday it was reported that Tennessee agreed to release Larry Austin from his NLI with the school.
Now it appears that Tennessee may also lose SG Jordan Cornish.
I can confirm the rumor @JordanCornish5_ is considering transferring to #SMU. He's actually 6'6, 210 lbs now. Would fill a major hole
— Omar Majzoub (@OmarMajzoub34) April 23, 2014
Cornish is a three-star shooting guard from New Orleans.
This is obviously a guy the Vols need to keep. If he transfers, it would mean that Tennessee only has two incoming player this upcoming season and four scholarships to fill.
It’s not the ideal start for new head coach Donnie Tyndall, but some things you just can’t control.
Update:
Cornish has indeed asked to be released from his scholarship.