From the looks of how Tennessee and Rick Barnes are operating in the transfer portal, it's starting to feel like Final Four or bust for the Vols. Jalen Haralson has committed, joining a loaded list. Countless eyes are on Juke Harris pulling the trigger soon, but can the same be said for Terrence Hill Jr. too?
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Lost in the flurry of portal news and rumors, the VCU transfer has made his way to Knoxville for an official visit and Barnes is making him a top priority. The expectation is that Hill could be ready to shut down his recruitment in the coming days. Because of this, we also have him on 'commit watch' moving forward.
Rick Barnes is 4-for-4 in the NCAA Transfer Portal so far.
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The next big target: VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr. He arrived in Knoxville for his official visit yesterday afternoon.
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Tennessee is hoping to land Terrence Hill Jr. and Juke Harris this week
The sophomore guard is drawing plenty of interest, which is not a surprise after he was fantastic during the NCAA Tournament. He made a HUGE name for himself in the first round, as he helped power the Rams to an unforgettable upset win over North Carolina.
In that game, the guard connected on 13-of-23 shot attempts for a game-high 34 points. Whenever VCU needed him to drill a big-time jumper, he was there to deliver. Will he be bringing his talents to Knoxville for next season?
That's very much in the cards, as Tennessee is giving him a lot to think about. The same can be said for Harris, who is also considering North Carolina and Michigan. The Wolverines were previously the favorites to land the Wake Forest transfer's services, but that's no longer the case - UT is the leader on On3, with a 53 percent chance to sign him, while Michigan is down to 46 percent.
Thus far this transfer cycle, Tennessee has received commitments from Haralson, Miles Rubin, Dai Dai Ames and Tyler Lundblade. If Harris and Hill decide to pick the Vols next, the fanbase would be over the moon. And you know what, it wouldn't be too early to start dreaming about the Vols reaching the Final Four for the first time in program history either.
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