Missouri Basketball Recruiting: Tennessee transfer Jaylen Carey commits to Tigers
The Tennessee transfer can rebound with the best of them, and he should provide needed toughness on the interior.
Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) grabs a rebound 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 It’s your first surprise of the portal season! Much of the noise around Missouri and the transfer portal has been around Bryson Tiller and Jamier Jones, but sometimes Dennis Gates likes to sneak in a surprise addition, and this time he kept the Tigers pursuit of a former Tennessee Volunteer under wraps.
Tonight Jaylen Carey, a former Vol and Vanderbilt Commodore, announced his commitment to the Tigers via social media. NEWS: Tennessee transfer Jaylen Carey has committed to Missouri, source told @LeagueRDY . The 6-foot-8 forward began his career at James Madison before playing one at Vanderbilt and one at Tennessee.
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