Amari Evans entering transfer portal
Tennessee’s roster clean out is nearly complete.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Amari Evans #1 of the Tennessee Volunteers dribbles the ball as Dominick Nelson #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones defends during the first half of the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images The transfer portal parade continues out of Knoxville today, and this one might hurt the most for the future of the program. Amari Evans, a promising freshman guard, will enter the transfer portal and hit the open market.
The former 4-star prospect seemed to be a perfect cultural fit with Tennessee and Rick Barnes, flashing big defensive ability and toughness. Many compared him immediately to Jahmai Mashack, who was cut from the same mold as a defense-first guard. Evans won’t see that same four-year development.
The 6-5, 220 pound guard was the 50th ranked player in last year’s recruiting cycle. Evans handled 14. 4 minutes, while scoring 4.
1 points and grabbing 3. 2 rebounds per game. His best offensive outing came against Vanderbilt in a loss, where he scored 24 points.