Tennessee basketball is poised to receive a commitment from transfer guard Juke Harris. This follows the closure of the NCAA transfer portal on April 21 after the 2025-26 season.
Key points
Tennessee basketball expects a commitment from Juke Harris.
The NCAA transfer portal closed on April 21, 2026.
Tennessee has received multiple transfer commitments.
Juke Harris is a guard from Wake Forest.
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Tennessee basketball expected to receive transfer guard commitment
The NCAA transfer portal closed April 21 after the 2025-26 basketball season concluded. The transfer portal opened April 7 following the national championship game with Michigan defeating UConn, 69-63, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
On Friday, Pete Nakos of On3 made a prediction for guard to commit to Tennessee.
Q&A
Who is Juke Harris and why is his commitment important for Tennessee basketball?
Juke Harris is a guard from Wake Forest, and his commitment is significant as it adds depth and talent to Tennessee's roster following several recent transfer signings.
What other players have committed to Tennessee basketball from the transfer portal?
Tennessee has received commitments from several players including Tyler Lundblade, Dai Dai Ames, Miles Rubin, Jalen Haralson, Terrence Hill Jr., and Braedan Lue.
When did the NCAA transfer portal close for the 2025-26 basketball season?
The NCAA transfer portal closed on April 21, 2026, after the conclusion of the basketball season.
What teams did the recent transfer commitments to Tennessee come from?
The recent transfer commitments to Tennessee came from teams including Belmont, California, Loyola Chicago, Notre Dame, VCU, and Kennesaw State.
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"On3's Pete Nakos has logged an expert prediction for Tennessee to land Wake Forest transfer guard Juke Harris," On3 announced. "Harris is the No. 1 player in the On3 transfer portal rankings."
The 6-foot-7, 200-pound guard appeared in 64 games, including 36 starts, from 2024-26 at Wake Forest. He averaged 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 28.1 minutes per game.
March 19, 2026; Greenville, South Carolina; VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) dribbles the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Feb. 28, 2026; South Bend, Indiana; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Jalen Haralson (10) drives as NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) defends during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
Belmont's Tyler Lundblade, right, shoots against Bradley in the second half of its MVC basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at Carver Arena. Lundblade converted eight three-pointers and the Braves fell to the Bruins, 80-77.
March 15, 2025; Washington, D.C.; Loyola Chicago Ramblers center Miles Rubin (24) shoots the ball as VCU Rams forward Luke Bamgboye (9) defends in the first half in a semifinal of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament at Capital One Arena.
Dai Dai Ames #7 of the California Golden Bears dribbles the ball against Elias Rapieque #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half at Bramlage Coliseum on November 13, 2025 in Manhattan, Kansas.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
March 19, 2026; Greenville, South Carolina; VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) dribbles the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
March 19, 2026; Greenville, South Carolina; VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) dribbles the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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Jalen Haralson 'a superb fit' with Tennessee basketball
Feb. 28, 2026; South Bend, Indiana; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Jalen Haralson (10) drives as NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) defends during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
Belmont's Tyler Lundblade, right, shoots against Bradley in the second half of its MVC basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at Carver Arena. Lundblade converted eight three-pointers and the Braves fell to the Bruins, 80-77.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
March 15, 2025; Washington, D.C.; Loyola Chicago Ramblers center Miles Rubin (24) shoots the ball as VCU Rams forward Luke Bamgboye (9) defends in the first half in a semifinal of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament at Capital One Arena.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
Dai Dai Ames #7 of the California Golden Bears dribbles the ball against Elias Rapieque #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half at Bramlage Coliseum on November 13, 2025 in Manhattan, Kansas.
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