Jaylen Carey enters transfer portal
Another Tennessee big man hits the portal.
Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) shoots in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images The portal train continues to flow out of Knoxville today — the latest entry coming from Jaylen Carey. The former Vanderbilt forward spent just one season with Tennessee and had an up and down season with the Volunteers.
Jaylen Carey is entering the transfer portal to leave Tennessee. Carey is the fifth Vol to head for the portal and the fourth today. Tennessee's front court is turning over with Carey, J.
P. Estrella and Cade Phillips heading elsewhere. https://t.
co/OttODh1jqe — Mike Wilson (@ByMikeWilson) April 7, 2026 The 6-8, 267 pound power forward will be searching for his fourth school in as many years. Carey played 18 minutes per game for Rick Barnes this season, scoring 7. 4 points and grabbing six rebounds on average.