Tennessee basketball added the final piece to its 2026-27 roster on Thursday afternoon when VCU big man Christian Fermin committed to the Vols out of the transfer portal.
Here’s a look at Tennessee’s official roster for the 2026-27 season.
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Couple quick notes:
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- All heights and weights are via ESPN.
- Was able to learn the wingspans for a number of players but not all of them which is why some are not included.
- One of Gavin Paull and Campbell Duncan is a “Designated Student Athlete” allowing Tennessee to have 16 players on roster instead of 15.
Guards
Jr. Terrence Hill Jr.
- Where was he last season: VCU
- Measurables: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds
- 2025-26 season stats: 15 PPG (46.6 FG%, 37 3PT%, 84.4 FT%), 2.8 APG, 2.7 RPG, 0.6 SPG
- One thing to like: Totaled 34 points, five rebounds and five assists in an upset win over North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament.
- One negative: Earned a 0.26 Defensive BPR grade from EvanMiya last season.
Sr. Dai Dai Ames
- Where was he last season: Cal
- Measurables: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, 6-foot-5 wingspan
- 2025-26 season stats: 16.9 PPG (46.4 FG%, 37.6 3PT%, 85 FT%), 2.2 APG, 2 RPG, 0.7 SPG
- One thing to like: Stout at creating his own shot off the dribble with a midrange jumper that ranked in the 91st percentile last season.
- One negative: His 1.1% steal rate last season would have been the lowest of Tennessee’s guards last season.
So. Troy Henderson
- Where was he last season: Tennessee
- Measurables: 6-foot-1, 186 pounds
- 2025-26 season stats: 1.8 PPG (32.1 FG%, 33.3 3PT%, 0 FT%), 1 APG, 0.4 RPG, 0.4 SPG
- One thing to like: Proved to be a willing and capable shooter as a freshman.
- One negative: Had shoulder surgery last month which will sideline him for much of the offseason.
Graduate Tyler Lundblade
- Where was he last season: Belmont
- Measurables: 6-foot-5, 195 pounds, 6-foot-6 wingspan
- 2025-26 season stats: 15.6 PPG (43.6 FG%, 40.6 3PT%, 93.4 FT%), 1.8 APG, 2.7 RPG, 0.9 SPG
- One thing to like: One of the best shooters in the country after making 212 three-pointers at a 43.6% clip over the last two seasons.
- One negative: Has been as a poor defender in his career and posted a -1.32 Defensive BPR grade last season from EvanMiya.
Fr. Manny Green
- Where was he last season: Cedar Grove High School (Atlanta)
- Measurables: 6-foot-6, 205 pounds
- 2025-26 season stats: 25 PPG, 5 APG, 10 RPG
- One thing to like: Has a reputation as a tough defender and earned 3A Player of the Year honors in Georgia.
- One negative: There’s room for his jump shot to improve.
Fr. Marquis Clark
- Where was he last season: Whitney Young High School (Chicago)
- Measurables: 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, 6-foot-7 wingspan
- 2025-26 season stats: 30 PPG, 8 RPG, 5 APG
- One thing to like: Holds the WYHS career (1,983 points) and single-game scoring records (51 points)
- One negative: Has the reputation as a raw offensive player who can play out of control at times.
Jr. Gavin Paull
- Where was he last season: Tennessee
- Measurables: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds
- 2025-26 season stats: 0 PPG, 0 APG, 0 RPG
- One thing to like: Returning player who will help maintain culture.
- One negative: Former walk-on who will not provide meaningful playing time.
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Jr. Juke Harris
- Where was he last season: Wake Forest
- Measurables: 6-foot-7, 200 pounds
- 2025-26 season stats: 21.4 PPG (44.4 FG%, 33.2 3PT%, 78.3 FT%), 1.9 APG, 6.5 RPG, 1.3 SPG
- One thing to like: Posted an impressive 17.6% defensive rebound rate despite playing on the perimeter.
- One negative: After taking a major statistical jump from his freshman to sophomore season, there probably is not another one coming.
So. Jalen Haralson
- Where was he last season: Notre Dame
- Measurables: 6-foot-7, 220 pounds, 6-foot-9 wingspan
- 2025-26 season stats: 16.2 PPG (51.5 FG%, 20 3PT%, 67.4 FT%), 2.6 APG, 4 RPG, 0.5 SPG
- One thing to like: A long and athletic wing who is an extremely versatile defender.
- One negative: Ranked ninth nationally with a 33.6% usage rate last season and will have to adjust to having a smaller offensive role.
Fr. Ralph Scott
- Where was he last season: IMG Academy (Bermuda native)
- Measurables: 6-foot-8, 190 pounds, 7-foot-3 wingspan
- 2025-26 season stats: N/A
- One thing to like: Has a very high ceiling with his wiry frame and athleticism.
- One negative: Raw player who is unlikely to earn serious playing time in his freshman season.
Fr. Chris Washington Jr.
- Where was he last season: Providence Christian Academy (Murfreesboro)
- Measurables: 6-foot-9, 195 pounds
- 2025-26 season stats: N/A
- One thing to like: Has the size and athleticism to play the four spot while also shooting the ball well enough to space the court.
- One negative: The jump in competition from small private school league to the SEC is massive
Jr. Campbell Duncan
- Where was he last season: Tennessee
- Measurables: 6-foot-6, 205 pounds
- 2025-26 season stats: 0 PPG, 0 APG, 1 RPG
- One thing to like: Returning player who will help maintain culture.
- One negative: Former walk-on who will not provide meaningful playing time.
Jr. Braedan Lue
- Where was he last season: Kennesaw State
- Measurables: 6-foot-9, 235 pounds, 7-foot-1 wingspan
- 2025-26 season stats: 10.9 PPG (45.2 FG%, 26.7 3PT%, 69.5 FT%), 5.3 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.4 BPG
- One thing to like: Versatile defender who can protect the rim and landed on the Conference USA All-Defensive Team last season.
- One negative: Lackluster rebounding numbers in the Conference USA.
So. DeWayne Brown
- Where was he last season: Tennessee
- Measurables: 6-foot-8, 251 pounds
- 2025-26 season stats: 4.8 PPG (58.6 FG%, 0 3PT%, 66 FT%), 0.9 APG, 3.6 RPG, 0.4 BPG
- One thing to like: Has experience in the program with Tennessee believing he will take a step forward as a sophomore.
- One negative: Does not block many shots.
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Centers
Sr. Miles Rubin
- Where was he last season: Loyola (Chicago)
- Measurables: 6-foot-10, 220 pounds
- 2025-26 season stats: 11.3 PPG (58.5 FG%, 0 3PT%, 54.3 FT%), 2.3 APG, 7.1 RPG, 2.3 BPG
- One thing to like: Has blocked 237 total shots in his college career while ranking in the top 20 nationally in block rate all three years.
- One negative: Opposing teams rim field goal percentages were not much worse with Rubin on the court than with him off the court.
R Sr. Christian Fermin
- Where was he last season: VCU
- Measurables: 6-foot-10, 225 pounds, 7-foot-4 wingspan
- 2024-25 season stats: 4.6 PPG (54.4 FG%, 0 3PT%, 54.3 FT%), 0.6 APG, 3.1 RPG, 1.4 BPG
- One thing to like: Ranked in the top 50 nationally in block rate both as a sophomore and junior.
- One negative: Played in just four games as a senior before taking a step away from the team.
