Troy Henderson changes decision, will return to Tennessee
Tennessee will keep a talented young player after all.
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 07: Troy Henderson #24 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates after a made three-point basket during the first half of the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Thompson-Boling Arena on March 07, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images And now for some good news on the Tennessee basketball front — Troy Henderson will be back in Knoxville next season after initially deciding to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday. The freshman guard took to Instagram to announce his decision.
“After spending additional time speaking with my family, thinking further about my future and having a great conversation with coach Barnes and the staff, I’ve realized there’s no place I’d rather be than right here on Rocky Top,” Henderson wrote on Instagram. “Vol Nation, I’m coming back. I can’t wait to take the floor again in front of the best fans in the country.
I’m so excited for all the big things still to come here at Tennessee. ” Since Henderson’s initial decision, Tennessee lost Amari Evans to the transfer portal as well. Perhaps that played into Henderson’s decision to stay with the program.
Whatever the reason, Rick Barnes will take it. Henderson is set to provide Tennessee with immediate rotational depth next season, flashing a real ability to shoot in limited opportunities last season. Troy Henderson’s 2025-26 season Henderson was a late find for Rick Barnes in last year’s cycle.