Tennessee Basketball Lands Top Transfer Terrence Hill Jr., Reshaping Roster for 2026-27 Season
April 19, 2026
Terrence Hill Jr., a guard formerly at VCU, has transferred to Tennessee via the NCAA portal, adding to the Volunteers’ active reshaping of the lineup.
Hill is Tennessee’s fifth transfer this season, joining Tyler Lundblade, Dai Dai Ames, Miles Rubin, and Jalen Haralson, all ranked in 247Sports’ top 100 portal prospects in this cycle, with Hill at No. 18.
The Vols project Hill as a potential immediate starter and a primary ball-handler, likely stepping into a starting point guard role for 2026-27.
Season highlights for Hill’s background include a standout sophomore year at VCU, culminating in a 34-point game against North Carolina in the NCAA tournament and a strong overall scoring record.
Miles Rubin from Loyola Chicago joins the portal group, providing a 7.1 rebound, 11.3 PPG presence with 2.3 blocks per game as a center option.
Hill’s national ranking places him No. 18 among transfer prospects, underscoring Tennessee’s expectation of his impact.
Updating on the transfer portal landscape and further moves will continue to come through On3 and other outlets as the cycle progresses.
Hill averaged 15.0 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game last season at VCU, shooting 37% from three and 84% from the line, contributing as a steady scorer.
Jalen Haralson, from Notre Dame, joins Tennessee after averaging 16.2 points, four rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game as a freshman.
Dai Dai Ames, a Cal guard, arrives at Tennessee after posting 16.9 PPG, with strong shooting splits including 46% FG, 37.6% from three, and 85% on free throws.
The Volunteers, led by coach Rick Barnes, are coming off their third straight Elite Eight appearance and finished last season 25-12 as a No. 6 seed.
Coach Barnes is assembling a roster viewed as top-five for the 2026-27 season, signaling ongoing momentum in the transfer market.
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