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Feb 13, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Saint Louis Billikens forward Paul Otieno (25) defends against Loyola Chicago Ramblers center Miles Rubin (24) during the second half at Joseph J. Gentile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes stays hot as Tennessee lands Loyola Chicago big man

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Apr 12, 2026

Rick Barnes strikes again as Tennessee lands stud Transfer Portal PG

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Apr 11, 2026

Jahmai Mashack proves the doubters wrong once again

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Apr 11, 2026

Tennessee, Rick Barnes battling UNC and Ohio State for big-name transfer target

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Apr 11, 2026

Trojans Thomas Dowd (1) is handed the trophy following their 77-61 victory over the Eagles during the Georgia Southern vs Troy men’s Sun Belt Conference Championship basketball game at the Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Florida on March 9, 2026.

Tennessee battling SEC rivals for perfect-fit power forward transfer

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Apr 10, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) loses control of the ball against VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) goes for a layup during the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Predicting 2 Tennessee basketball Transfer Portal commitments this week

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Apr 10, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes walks off the court after losing a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2026.

Rick Barnes can’t strike out with this top portal visitor on campus

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Apr 9, 2026

Tennessee basketball coach Kim Caldwell yells instructions to her team during an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri on Feb 12, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Lady Vols grab a key guard as roster overhaul continues for Kim Caldwell

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Apr 9, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes reacts to a call during the second half against the Miami (OH) RedHawks during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tennessee’s portal crisis leaves Rick Barnes no choice but to pay

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Apr 9, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Troy Henderson (24) reacts after a play against the Texas A&M Aggies during overtime at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Tennessee lands key return as Troy Henderson anchors backcourt

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Apr 8, 2026

VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6)

Tennessee wastes no time targeting one of the top transfer PGs in the country

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Apr 8, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes during a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game between Tennessee and Iowa State at the United Center in Chicago on March 27, 2026.

The biggest Transfer Portal need Rick Barnes must address is obvious

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Amari Evans (1) shoots in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball's roster reset intensifies after a freshman's sudden departure

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward DeWayne Brown II (6) shoots in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

DeWayne Brown’s loyalty could be the spark Tennessee desperately needed

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward J.P. Estrella (13) takes a free throw during the second half against the Miami (OH) RedHawks.

Tennessee fan favorite in the transfer portal could get a quick call from Gerry McNamara

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball 2026 Transfer Portal tracker: Rick Barnes' Final Four push begins

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Apr 7, 2026

Tennessee forward Jaylen Carey (23) yells out in celebration during the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game against Iowa State at the United Center in Chicago on March 27, 2026.

Tennessee forward Jaylen Carey enters portal, Vols face roster overhaul

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Apr 6, 2026

Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell (3) signals the made-3 during a NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game against Michigan at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026.

Rick Barnes faces an uphill battle with Tennessee losing do-it-all guard

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Apr 6, 2026

Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella (13) signals a close shot during the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game against Michigan at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026.

Rick Barnes loses key post presence leaving Tennessee with urgent needs in frontcourt

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Apr 6, 2026

Tennessee guard Clarence Massamba (4) dribbles the ball during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Tennessee State Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 20, 2025.

Tennessee’s future takes a blow with young talent entering portal

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Oscar Goodman (5) and Tennessee Volunteers guard Amari Evans (1) battle for the ball in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Which underclassmen could take a leap for Tennessee in 2026-27?

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Apr 3, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets center Mouhamed Sylla (6) in action against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

3 Transfer Portal targets Tennessee must be aggressive in landing

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V. (5) brings the ball up court against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Forgotten Tennessee guard will enter the transfer portal again

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Apr 2, 2026

Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade (8) lays the ball up for a basket past MTSU guard Justin Bufford (4) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Tennessee basketball starts off portal season with a blue-chip addition

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) communicates a play while defended by Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Ja’Kobi Gillespie sends strong message to transfers about Tennessee basketball

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) drives the ball in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during the Elite Eight.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie's message for Rick Barnes proves what his homecoming season meant

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Apr 1, 2026

Tennessee guard Mia Pauldo (13) shoots the ball during a NCAA basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 19, 2026.

Pressure building fast as Lady Vols lose two more players to Transfer Portal

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Apr 1, 2026

Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee Volunteers

Ja'Kobi Gillespie's All-Transfer honor must have Vols fans excited for this offseason

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Apr 1, 2026

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