Tennessee basketball has added VCU forward Christian Fermin to strengthen its frontcourt. Fermin, a 6-foot-10 senior, averaged 4.6 points and 3.1 rebounds last season.
Key points
Tennessee basketball adds Christian Fermin to frontcourt
Fermin is a 6-foot-10 senior forward
He played three seasons at VCU
Averaged 4.6 points and 3.1 rebounds last season
Committed to Tennessee on May 14
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Tennessee basketball finishes frontcourt with VCU forward Christian Fermin
Tennessee basketball needed to finalize its frontcourt depth, so it turned to a teammate of incoming transfer Terrence Hill Jr.
Senior VCU forward Christian Fermin committed to the Vols on May 14, per a CBS Sports report.
The 6-foot-10, 225-pound Fermin played three seasons with the Rams. He started all 38 games in the 2023-24 season, and played alongside Hill in 2024-25. He averaged 4.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and shot 54.4% from the floor.
Fermin only played four games last season before leaving due to a personal matter.
Fermin was a former three-star prospect in high school and was the No. 5 overall player in Pennsylvania in the 247Sports Composite. The Pocono Mountain West High School product received power conference offers from Pittsburgh and Penn State.
Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Q&A
What are Christian Fermin's stats from his last season at VCU?
Christian Fermin averaged 4.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks while shooting 54.4% from the floor in the 2023-24 season.
When did Christian Fermin commit to Tennessee basketball?
Christian Fermin committed to Tennessee basketball on May 14, according to reports.
How tall is Christian Fermin and what position does he play?
Christian Fermin is 6-foot-10 and plays as a forward.
Who was Christian Fermin's teammate at VCU that also transferred to Tennessee?
Christian Fermin's teammate at VCU who also transferred to Tennessee is Terrence Hill Jr.
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Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Tennessee forward DeWayne Brown II (6) moves towards the basket while guarded by Texas forward Camden Heide (5) in an NCAA college basketball game on January 6, 2026, in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Belmont's Tyler Lundblade, right, lines up one of his three-pointers against Bradley in the second half of their MVC basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at Carver Arena. Lundblade dropped eight three-pointers and the Braves fell to the Bruins 80-77.
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IMG's Ralph Scott blocks a dunk attempt at IMG Academy on Feb. 7, 2025.
Tennessee's frontcourt now runs four players deep with the addition of Fermin. The Vols returned freshman forward DeWayne Brown, signed transfer center Miles Rubin (Loyola Chicago) and forward Braedan Lue (Kennesaw State).
Tennessee's roster is nearly complete for the 2026-27 season. The Vols signed seven transfers to pair with their four high school additions and two returning players, Brown and guard Troy Henderson. With Fermin, they have 14 of 15 scholarship roster spots filled.
The Vols significantly boosted their 2026 high school class on April 16 by adding the top recruit in Tennessee, 6-9 forward Chris Washington Jr, teaming him up with 6-8 four-star forward Ralph Scott. They also signed two three-star recruits in 6-6 wing Manny Green and 6-1 guard Marquis Clark.
From the portal, Tennessee acquired Wake Forest guard Juke Harris, Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade, Cal guard Dai Dai Ames, Loyola (Chicago) center Miles Rubin, Notre Dame forward Jalen Haralson, VCU guard Terrence Hill and Kennesaw State forward Braeden Lue.
