Tennessee guard Ethan Burg leaving the program

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ethan Burg (35) reacts in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

It appears as though the Vols aren’t done losing players this offseason after an exodus from their roster in the transfer portal.

Tennessee guard Ethan Burg announced on his Instagram account that he’s leaving the program to return to Israel.

“Vol Nation,

Thank you for welcoming me, a guy from halfway across the world, and making Rocky Top feel like home sweet home from my very first day,” Burg wrote.

“It has been an honor to play in front of this incredible fan base and represent the University of Tennessee. I’m so grateful to all the coaches, staff, and managers for the constant support. It was a privilege to compete alongside an amazing group of guys, my teammates, whom I’ll forever share a special bond with.

“Although I’ve made the difficult decision to return to Israel to be closer to my family, I’ll always be proud to be a Tennessee Volunteer. This past year has been unforgettable, and I’ll cherish the memories I made for the rest of my life.

“Go Big Orange!”

Berg joined the Tennessee program before last season after spending two years in the Israeli Basketball Super League.

This year for the Vols, he appeared in 31 games with one start. His per game averages were 2.5 points, 1.1 assists, and 0.9 rebounds. His time on the floor was minimal to start SEC play after a semi-regular bench role in the preseason, which included a season-high 11 points in a win over Rice.