Tennessee basketball has attacked the transfer portal this offseason and has had extreme success in landing top talent so far. One of the incoming pieces for the Vols is Loyola (Chicago) standout forward Miles Rubin. The 6-foot-10 forward projects to bring an interesting set of tools to the table.
Evan Miyakawa, publisher of analytics site EvanMiya.com, gave insight into just how unique those skills are. Rubin was listed as one of the only transfers this cycle who ranked in the 75th percentile or better in scoring, rebounding and playmaking grades.
His best mark was as a rebounder at 93. Then, it’s as a scorer at 87 and a playmaker at 75.
It’s rare to find a player who is a great scorer, rebounder, and playmaker.
Here are the only transfers in the 75th percentile or better in scoring, rebounding, and playmaking grades using the Front Office Suite at https://t.co/cegyfz8ykZ:
Graves and Folguerias top the list👇 pic.twitter.com/bv7VdvecB5
— Evan Miyakawa (@EvanMiya) April 24, 2026
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“We are pleased to have Miles and his family join us at Tennessee,” Rick Barnes said. “He is an incredibly tough and hard-working player who loves to be a star in his role,” Barnes said. “Miles is an ideal fit in our defensive scheme as a sensational rim protector who can also defend one-on-one in the post and guard on the perimeter. Offensively, he is an impressive lob threat with really good hands, nice touch around the rim and quality passing ability. Miles is excited to play on a big stage, compete daily against elite competition and make a run in the NCAA Tournament, as well as work with Garrett Medenwald in the weight room.”
Rubin spent the first three years of his career with the Ramblers and transfers to Tennessee with one year of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-10 forward is coming off a strong junior season where he averaged 11.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 2.3 assists per game.
The Chicago native is a high-level rim protector, ranking 12th nationally last season in blocked shots at 76. Rubin blocked 85 shots as a sophomore and, again, 76 shots as a true freshman.
Rubin posted a strong 20.2% defensive rebound rate and 8.0% offensive rebound rate last season with Loyola, as well. His 9.4% block rate ranked 20th nationally.
