The Tennessee Volunteers are making a serious push to land one of the most sought-after talents in the transfer portal. According to reports, the coaching staff conducted an in-home visit with standout wing Juke Harris on Sunday night, signaling their strong intent to add a major scoring threat to next season's roster.
Harris, a 6'7" transfer from Wake Forest, is coming off a breakout sophomore campaign where he averaged over 21 points per game. His combination of size and scoring ability makes him a perfect fit for the high-tempo, physical style of play synonymous with Tennessee basketball and the tough, versatile athletes who wear the orange and white.
This recruitment represents a second chance for the Vols, who were a finalist for the former four-star prospect before he initially chose Wake Forest. Now, with Harris exploring his options while also testing the NBA Draft waters, Tennessee is looking to capitalize. The team has a clear need for size and scoring on the wing as they rebuild a roster that lost significant production from last year's squad.
While Harris has already visited Michigan and has heavy interest from North Carolina, Tennessee's in-home visit proves they are a legitimate contender in this high-stakes recruitment. Securing a commitment from a player of Harris's caliber would be a massive win for Head Coach Rick Barnes and a major statement about the program's reloading capabilities in the modern era of college basketball.
