NBA: Tennessee commit Juke Harris withdraws from draft combine

Wake Forest sophomore Juke Harris has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA draft combine after announcing his intentions to transfer to Tennessee on Monday, the league announced.

Harris was named the ACC Most Improved Player last season, averaging 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 44.4% from the field. He ranked sixth in the country in total points (750) and 15th in free throws (195).

The 6-foot-7 guard committed to coach Rick Barnes after entering the transfer portal last month. He was ranked the No. 8 transfer player by 247Sports, giving Barnes the second-best class after commitments from the likes of Terrence Hill Jr. (VCU) and Jalen Haralson (Notre Dame).

Harris was one of 73 prospects invited to compete in the draft combine, which will take place May 10-17 in Chicago, Illinois. He will likely be replaced by another player after electing to withdraw from the draft altogether, following his commitment to Tennessee.

The 20-year-old was considered a possible late first-round pick after his dramatic statistical improvement in a larger role on the court with the Demon Deacons. He finished with the highest increase in scoring average in the country after improving from a mark of 6.1 as a freshman.

Harris was one of six players nationally to average at least 21 points and six rebounds per game. His 750 points ranked as the second-most in a single season in Wake Forest history, trailing only Len Chappell (932 points), whose number is retired by the program.