Tennessee basketball guard Clarence Massama transfers to UC Irvine

Tennessee basketball guard Clarence Massamba has transferred to UC Irvine, according to media reports on April 30. Massamba, who announced his plan to enter the portal on April 6, is the last of the six Vols to commit, joining forward J. P.

Estrella (Michigan), forward Jaylen Carey (Missouri), guard Bishop Boswell (Maryland), forward Cade Phillips (Texas A&M), and freshman guard Amari Evans (Texas). Massamba logged minutes in 12 games for Tennessee and averaged 0. 3 points, 0.

3 rebounds and 0. 3 assists in 3. 5 minutes per game.

He previously played professionally in the LNB Espoirs league for AS Monaco Basket for 2024-25. The Vols have 12 players for the 2026-27 season. Tennessee bulked up with six transfer additions.