Potential portal targets for Tennessee basketball

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 31: Head Coach Rick Barnes of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts to a play during the first half of the game against the Auburn Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena on January 31, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Tennessee Volunteers, like every other college basketball team, are currently trying to navigate the transfer portal. As you’ve likely seen by now, the Vols have watched several players enter the portal .

Jaylen Carey, J. P. Estrella, Cade Phillips, and Bishop Boswell, among others, are all looking for a new team for the 2026-27 season.

As of now, the only returning players are Ethan Burg, DeWayne Brown, and Troy Henderson. This is just how college athletics is now, and every team has to deal with it. There will be several new faces brought in via the portal to replace those who are leaving, and the hope is that this roster shuffle will end up making the Vols better.

The Vols have already landed a commitment from Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade and the team has been rumored to be involved with several other players as well. Now, let’s identify some of those other players the Vols could land. Preston Edmead, Guard, Hofstra Preston Edmead was a big reason why the Hofstra Pride made their first NCAA Tournament appearance in over 20 years.