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Tennessee reportedly going all-in for former five-star recruit, McDonald's All-American
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Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball is ramping up efforts in the transfer portal, significantly increasing its NIL resources to over $10 million for next season. They are targeting top recruits, including Notre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson, who averaged 16.2 PPG last season.
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The Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball are having a successful run in the transfer portal, which comes as no surprise with Rick Barnes leading the program. However, this portal cycle feels different, as Tennessee has significantly increased its NIL resources for menâs basketball, giving Barnes more financial flexibility than ever before.
âTennessee basketball is on track to be among the elite in NIL spending next season. On3âs Pete Nakos on Thursday reported the Vols are one of a handful of teams set to spend $10 million or more in NIL for its roster next season,â VolQuestâs Grant Ramey wrote.
The Vols are targeting some of the top names in the portal, including highly coveted Jalen Haralson from Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball.
âNotre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson has cut his list to the following programs. Tennessee, Ohio State, North Carolina. Averaged 16.2 PPG and 4.0 RPG last season,â CBS Sportsâ Jon Rothstein wrote.
Haralson will be a sophomore next season, meaning he has significant eligibility remaining if he does not declare for the NBA. He is a former McDonaldâs All-American, and Barnes is pushing to bring him to Knoxville as he begins his visit on Rocky Top.
âNotre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson is set to arrive on campus later today. The six-foot-seven, 220 pound wing averaged 16.2 points on 51.5% shooting from the field. Haralson was a McDonaldâs All-American, Team USA U17 member, and a five-star recruit in the 2025 class,â Vols reporter William Patteson posted.
Barnes has gone 3-for-3 on visits so far, landing Dai Dai Ames, Miles Rubin, and Tyler Lundblade. If Tennessee can secure a commitment from Haralson before he leaves Knoxvilleâor at least extend his visitâit would be a major win.
Tennessee is doing everything it can to land the Notre Dame transfer, much like its pursuit of Juke Harris. Barnes is making it clear that the program intends to compete for the top talent in the portal and take a swing at the biggest names available.
Q&A
What is Tennessee's NIL spending for men's basketball next season?
Tennessee is set to spend over $10 million in NIL resources for its men's basketball roster next season.
Who is Jalen Haralson and what were his stats last season?
Jalen Haralson is a transfer from Notre Dame who averaged 16.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game last season.
Which programs are competing for Jalen Haralson in the transfer portal?
Jalen Haralson has narrowed his choices to Tennessee, Ohio State, and North Carolina.
