Update on Ethan Burg with Tennessee basketball after 2025-26 season

Tennessee sophomore guard Ethan Burg announced his future intentions with the Vols after the 2025-26 basketball season.

The 6-foot-3, 199-pound guard announced he will leave Tennessee and is returning to Israel.

“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 announced in an Instagram story on Friday. “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 home 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!”

Burg appeared in 31 games, including one start, for the Vols during the 2025-26 season. He averaged 2.5 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

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