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Terrence Hill Jr. going to Tennessee for immediate, significant impact
TL;DR
Terrence Hill Jr., a VCU transfer guard, has committed to Tennessee basketball, aiming for an immediate impact. Head coach Rick Barnes praised Hill's leadership and dynamic playing style.
Key points
- Terrence Hill Jr. is a VCU transfer guard.
- He committed to Tennessee basketball on Sunday.
- Hill averaged 10.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
- Rick Barnes praised Hill's leadership and dynamic playing style.
- Hill is expected to make an immediate impact at Tennessee.
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VCU transfer guard Terrence Hill Jr. committed to Tennessee basketball and head coach Rick Barnes on Sunday.
The 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard appeared in 59 games, including two starts, from 2024-26 at VCU. He averaged 10.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
"Terrence comes from a great family and we are pleased to welcome them all to the Tennessee basketball program," Barnes said. "He is a focused, mature and committed person who possesses clear leadership qualities. We are bringing Terrence here to make an immediate, significant impact and we feel great about his ability to do so.
"He is a dynamic player with speed, quickness, a strong basketball IQ and extreme confidence. Terrence can separate off the bounce and can put the ball in the basket from all three levels. He will mesh well with the way we run our offense."
Hill Jr. joins Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade, California guard Dai Dai Ames, Loyola Chicago center Miles Rubin and Notre Dame guard Jalen Haralson who transferred to Tennessee after the 2025-26 season.
Q&A
What are Terrence Hill Jr.'s stats from his time at VCU?
Terrence Hill Jr. averaged 10.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game over 59 games at VCU.
Why did Terrence Hill Jr. choose to transfer to Tennessee?
Hill chose Tennessee for the opportunity to make an immediate and significant impact, as highlighted by head coach Rick Barnes.
What qualities does Rick Barnes attribute to Terrence Hill Jr.?
Rick Barnes describes Hill as focused, mature, committed, and possessing leadership qualities, along with a strong basketball IQ.
