Cal transfer Dai Dai Ames commits to Tennessee
A big get.
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 18: Dai Dai Ames #7 of the California Golden Bears dribbles against the UIC Flames in the first half during the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Haas Pavilion on March 18, 2026 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tennessee has its first transfer portal commitment of the offseason. Dai Dai Ames, a 6-2 guard from Cal, has committed to the Volunteers.
Ames will land on his fourth team in as many years after making stops at Kansas State, Virginia and California. BREAKING: Cal transfer guard Dai Dai Ames has committed to Tennessee, @JoeTipton reports 🍊 https://t. co/Im777miSMM pic.
twitter. com/L2KBCbGRjM — Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) April 11, 2026 Ames had a breakout season this year, scoring 16. 9 points per game for the Bears.
His scoring output doubled from his sophomore season with Virginia as Ames shot 46 percent from the field. Ames ended up shooing 37. 6 percent from three-point range, while shooting 85 percent from the free throw line.