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Tennessee basketball: Ranking every Vols newcomer for 2022-23

By Caleb Calhoun

Dec 12, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; General view during the second half of the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Cincinnati Bearcats at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; General view during the second half of the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Cincinnati Bearcats at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; General view before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; General view before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

D.J. Jefferson. 5. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Freshman. player. 534. Guard

One of three elite prospects in Tennessee basketball’s 2022 recruiting class, D.J. Jefferson brings more depth to the wing at 6’5″ 195 pounds.

We finally get to the rated members of Tennessee basketball’s recruiting class. D.J. Jefferson is a four-star across the board who brings a lot to the table. He’s another wing who could end up seeing a good bit of action, particularly if Rick Barnes sticks with Josiah-Jordan James at the four the way he did the end of last year.

However, Jefferson seems like more of a long-term project at the position. That’s because James could play that role, another highly touted commitment is there, and Jahmai Mashack, a four-star wing who committed to the Vols last year, is still there. Jefferson is basically this year’s Mashack for the Vols.

Now, it does help that Jefferson can play the two or three and isn’t just another combo or scoring guard. He also has a chance to compete with Mashack for the backup wing spot depending on how the roster shakes out. Barnes recruited him for a reason.

No matter what, look for him to see some action, even if it’s just 10 minutes a game. Initially from Richardson, Texas but coming out of Minnesota Prep Academy, there will be plenty of voids for Jefferson to fill if he stays with Tennessee basketball past this year.

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