Tennessee hosting 7-1 center Favour Ibe for an official visit

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Tennessee is hosting 7-foot-1 center Favour Ibe for an official visit as they look to strengthen their roster. Ibe, a 4-star prospect from Maryland, is ranked 21st among center prospects in the 2026 class.

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Tennessee hosting 7-foot-1 center Favour Ibe for an official visit
Ibe is a 4-star prospect ranked 21st among centers in 2026 class
He averages 16.5 PPG and 13.5 RPG in league play
Tennessee has added frontcourt players from the transfer portal
Ibe's visit comes as Tennessee seeks to fill roster gaps

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Favour Ibe

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - FEBRUARY 06: A detailed shot of the Tennessee Lady Vols logo prior to the game against the UConn Huskies at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 06, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images Rick Barnes and Tennessee have a need down low in the post as they continue to round out their roster, and they may be looking to the prep ranks to fill one of their final spots. Favlour Ibe, a 7-foot-1 center prospect in the 2026 class, is set to take an official visit to Knoxville. Grant Ramey at VolQuest had the news this weekend.

Tennessee is hosting Favour Ibe, a 7-foot-1 center, on a visit this weekend.@GrantRamey with the news.

— Mike Wilson (@ByMikeWilson) May 2, 2026 Ibe is a 4-star prospect, according to 247Sports. Ibe checks in as the 21st ranked center prospect in the class and the fifth ranked prospect out of the state of Maryland. He boast an impressive offer list, which includes Michigan, Alabama, Maryland, Texas, Florida State and a handful of others. Tennessee has added a couple of frontcourt players out of the transfer portal — Miles Rubin from Loyola-Chicago and Kennesaw State’s Braeden Lue. DeWayne Brown will also return, but the Volunteers could clearly use one more true big down low for depth concerns. Ibe might fit that need, bringing more length by far than anyone else on Tennessee’s roster. Favour Ibe – 7’0 – Post – @MtZionPrep

Averaging 16.5 PPG and 13.5 RPG in league play.

Ibe is a consensus top 150 prospect who should see a boost in recruiting to end the cycle after showing significant strides in his development. pic.twitter.com/33mlrkNqVG

— ElitePrepLeague (@ElitePrepLeague) January 27, 2026 Tennessee is still awaiting final word on Juke Harris, who has entered the transfer portal but is also exploring the NBA Draft. Rick Barnes flew to California, where Harris is training, to visit him again last week. Assuming Harris sticks to college basketball, Tennessee certainly seems in the driver’s seat there. That would leave one more opening for Barnes to fill, and Ibe could end up being that guy.

Q&A

What are Favour Ibe's stats and ranking as a basketball prospect?

Favour Ibe averages 16.5 points and 13.5 rebounds per game and is ranked as the 21st center prospect in the 2026 class.

Which colleges have offered Favour Ibe scholarships?

Favour Ibe has received offers from several schools, including Michigan, Alabama, Maryland, Texas, and Florida State.

Why does Tennessee need Favour Ibe on their basketball team?

Tennessee needs Favour Ibe to add depth to their frontcourt, especially after losing players and to address their concerns in the post.