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Juke Harris Picks Tennessee, Capping Vols’ No. 1 Transfer Class

The Wake Forest scorer is expected to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft to play in Knoxville.

Overview

  • Tennessee announced Monday that Wake Forest wing Juke Harris has committed to the Vols with two seasons of eligibility remaining.
  • Multiple outlets report he will withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft to suit up for Rick Barnes next season after testing the process.
  • His pledge pushes Tennessee’s transfer haul to No. 1 in USA TODAY’s class rankings and makes him the program’s seventh portal addition.
  • Harris averaged 21.4 points and 6.5 rebounds last season and earned ACC Most Improved Player, with analysts projecting a major boost to the Vols’ offense.
  • He chose Tennessee over Michigan after visiting Ann Arbor, and CBS Sports reported his agent sought a $5 million asking price during recruitment.