Former VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr. commits to Tennessee

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Former VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr. has committed to Tennessee, enhancing their backcourt options. Hill averaged 15 points per game last season and is expected to play a key role as a point guard for the Volunteers.

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Terrence Hill Jr. commits to Tennessee from VCU
Hill averaged 15 points per game last season
Tennessee is shifting to a hybrid point guard approach
Hill is the 18th ranked player in the transfer portal
Tennessee awaits Juke Harris's decision

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VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) reacts after scoring Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Tennessee has landed another top player out of the transfer portal today, earning a commitment from former VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr. The breakout sophomore star caught the national eye last month after putting up 34 points on North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament. Now, Hill appears to be Tennessee’s answer at point guard. The 6-3, 180 pound guard ranks as the 18th player overall in the transfer portal class, according to 247Sports. Hill averaged 15 points, 2.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game for VCU this season. Hill shot 37 percent from three-point range. Billed as a combo guard, Hill hasn’t really operated as a true point guard. As things stand right now, that’s where he’ll be for Rick Barnes next season. Tennessee will likely move from a tradition point guard look (Zakai Zeigler, Ja’Kobi Gillespie) to a hybrid approach with Hill. It’s obvious that others on the roster or coming to the roster will have the ability to bring the ball up the court and get Tennessee flowing into offensive sets. Hill joins , Tyler Lundblade and Troy Henderson currently in the Tennessee backcourt with more to come. The Volunteers have also added , who is a candidate to run some point-forward, and rim protector Miles Rubin. A big NBA decision still looms from . Tennessee now awaits a decision from prized portal guard , who is down to , North Carolina or the Volunteers. Harris remains in the NBA Draft, with a deadline to withdraw at the end of May. Tennessee has some momentum there after an in-home visit last weekend. Rick Barnes is steamrolling his way to a top five roster for the 2026-27 season.

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What were Terrence Hill Jr.'s stats at VCU?

Terrence Hill Jr. averaged 15 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game during his time at VCU.

How does Terrence Hill Jr.'s commitment impact Tennessee's roster?

Hill's commitment allows Tennessee to adopt a hybrid approach at point guard, joining other backcourt players like Dai Dai Ames and Tyler Lundblade.

Who else is Tennessee targeting from the transfer portal?

Tennessee is awaiting a decision from Juke Harris, who is considering Michigan, North Carolina, and the Volunteers while remaining in the NBA Draft.

Former VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr. commits to Tennessee

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