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Tennessee basketball 2021-2022 preview: Frontcourt

By Caleb Calhoun

Tennessee’s Handje Tamba (32) looks to pass during a Tennessee men’s basketball practice in Pratt Pavilion, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.Basketball0929 0421
Tennessee’s Handje Tamba (32) looks to pass during a Tennessee men’s basketball practice in Pratt Pavilion, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.Basketball0929 0421 /
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Tennessee’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (2) is seen during a Tennessee men’s basketball practice in Pratt Pavilion, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.Basketball0929 0223
Tennessee’s Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (2) is seen during a Tennessee men’s basketball practice in Pratt Pavilion, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.Basketball0929 0223 /

Incoming freshmen

Brandon Huntley-Hatfield

  • 6’10” 246 pounds
  • Five-star (247Sports, ESPN); Four-star (Rivals)
  • Clarksville, Tenn.

Kennedy Chandler was initially the star of Tennessee basketball’s 2021 recruiting class, but then Brandon Huntley-Hatfield shocked the world by committing to the Vols back in April. That was a huge pickup for Rick Barnes.

Huntley-Hatfield was a unanimous five-star upon his commitment, and the move explained a wave of transfers that happened. He’s the perfect size to be able to play power forward or center in Barnes, so look for him to immediately become a regular contributor.

Jonas Aidoo

  • 6’11” 234 pounds
  • Five-star (Rivals); Four-star (247Sports, ESPN)
  • Durham, N.C.

Initially committed to the Marquette Golden Eagles, Jonas Aidoo followed Justin Gainey to UT. He committed a day before Huntley-Hatfield and provides more depth and promise in the post as a true center. Like Huntley-Hatfield, Aidoo is probably going to make a major impact this year somewhere in the rotation.

Handje Tamba

  • 6’11” 229 pounds
  • Four-star (ESPN); Three-star (247Sports, Rivals)
  • Knoxville, Tenn.

One of the last members of the Vols’ recruiting class, Handje Tamba is a three-star across the board and committed in July. He’s more of a project, but he definitely provides depth. Look for him to be somebody who turns into a star under Barnes in three years.

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