Tennessee's Rick Barnes hints at interest in Wake Forest transfer guard Juke Harris during a Big Orange Caravan appearance. Harris is a key target for the Volunteers as they work to rebuild their roster.
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Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteersā top priority right now is landing Wake Forest Demon Deacons transfer guard Juke Harris, a player who could make a decision at any time.
Tennessee Vols head basketball coaches Kim Caldwell and Rick Barnes have had a very busy April.
Both coaches have spent the month rebuilding their rosters via the transfer portal.
Caldwell reached the finish line first, putting the finishing touches on the Lady Volsā roster on Tuesday.
Barnes isnāt far behind as the Vols have one big-time portal target remaining on their board ā Wake Forest transfer guard Juke Harris, who is also considering the NBA Draft.
On3ās Chris Low said earlier this week that his intel points to Harris landing with Tennessee, but nothing is ever done in college sports until itās done.
Barnes appeared with Caldwell and Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel at the Big Orange Caravan stop in Chattanooga on Tuesday.
While talking with Vol Network host Mike Keith, Barnes pointed out that Tennessee is ānot finished yetā in the transfer portal.
āPeople have asked me how weāre gonna play,ā said Barnes. āI have no idea. Weāve got a system in play that weāve used forever. Theyāll (new additions) make us adjust it, and weāll adjust to fit them. But weāve got a good group, and hopefully weāre not finished yet.ā
āNo, weāre never done,ā added Barnes when asked to clarify that the Vols arenāt done pursuing players.
The Vols could use another big man as well, but Harris is obviously the Volsā top target right now. Heās the missing piece.
The feeling is that Harris is a second round projection in the NBA Draft. If thatās the case, then it seems likely heāll return to college. And Tennessee makes the most sense for him considering his previous relationship with Barnes.
Rick Barnes dropped a quote that suggests Tennessee's interest in Wake Forest transfer guard Juke Harris.
Juke Harris is a priority for Tennessee as they aim to strengthen their roster through the transfer portal.
Juke Harris could make a decision at any time regarding his transfer to Tennessee.

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Harris has until May 27 to withdraw from the NBA Draft, so this saga has the potential to drag out for another few weeks.