Overview
- Tennessee, which announced the addition Thursday, had Rick Barnes introduce Tyler Lundblade and call him one of the very best shooters at the college level.
- The 6-foot-5 Belmont guard averaged 15.6 points and shot over 40% from three in 2025-26, earned Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year, and has one season of eligibility.
- Barnes is chasing more scoring after a 95-62 Elite Eight loss to Michigan, saying the Vols needed to make shots and score the ball.
- The roster must replace seniors Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara, and freshman Nate Ament could enter the NBA Draft, leaving gaps for a lead scorer and a rim protector.
- Tennessee plans more portal moves during the April 7–21 window, and Lundblade’s SMU-to-TCU-to-Belmont path reflects how coaching shifts like Casey Alexander’s move to Kansas State can speed transfers.