Where Tennessee basketball roster stands after first wave of transfer portal additions

Tennessee basketball is rebuilding the roster for the 2026-27 season. Freshman forward DeWayne Brown II and freshman guard Troy Henderson are the Vols' only two confirmed returning players. Four of the Vols five starters have either transferred or exhausted their eligibility.

Tennessee has three incoming high school recruits in 6-foot-8 forward Ralph Scott, 6-6 wing Manny Green and 6-1 guard Marquis Clark. As of April 15, Tennessee has added four transfers. The Vols have nine players on the roster with six more available slots.

Here's what Tennessee has done in the offseason, and what it still needs from the portal. Rick Barnes targeting offense early for Tennessee roster Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes cited lack of offense as a main reason for the Vols' 95-62 loss to Michigan in the Elite Eight. Of the Vols' four offseason additions, three can score in a variety of ways.

Belmont graduate transfer Tyler Lundblade committed to Tennessee on April 1 as one of the top outside shooters in the country. The 6-5 guard shot 48% from 3-point range in the 2024-25 season, then maintained a 40. 6% mark last season on an increased 8.