Tennessee basketball adds elite scorer through transfer portal

Tennessee basketball gets its first incoming transfer after Hofstra guard Darlinstone Dubar announces he's coming to Rocky Top. The super senior visited Tennessee over the weekend with Belmont guard Cade Tyson and committed to the Vols on Monday.

Dubar averaged 17.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game last season, shooting 53.9% from the field and 39.9% from three at Hofstra. He's been right at 40% from three the past two seasons and could be a big addition for the Vols.

Tennessee has notably struggled shooting, especially behind the three-point line, and Rick Barnes has emphasized recruiting players who specialize in shooting the deep ball. Dubar is the first of a few Barnes is hoping to bring to Rocky Top to replace outgoing production.

Dubar is also an efficient scorer and has been touted as one of the most efficient scorers in the country. He can score from anywhere on the court and isn't afraid to attack the basket with his size as a guard. It's part of the reason he earned 2nd-team All-CAA last season. Just take a look at his shot chart from last year.

Dubar will be a welcomed addition to the Vols roster. Tennessee is currently going to be without three starters, with Dalton Knecht, Josiah-Jordan James, and Santiago Vescovi graduating. The additions of Jonas Aidoo and Tobe Awaka in the transfer portal put five of Tennessee's biggest producers on the way out of Knoxville.

That's a lot of production to replace, but Barnes seems to be on top of things, with the plan to host at least one of the transfers this week. While there are rumors that Barnes could be preparing for his final season on Rocky Top, he's not going out without a fight.

Dubar is the first transfer to commit to the Vols during the spring transfer portal window, which will close at the end of the month. The Vols will look to add a couple more transfers throughout the rest of this month as they look to rebuild their roster after winning the SEC Championship last season.