It’s been a whirlwind since Tennessee’s basketball season came to a close in the Elite Eight against Purdue. The Volunteers have said goodbye to veterans like Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James, while sending Dalton Knect to the NBA Draft as a likely lottery pick.
Big men and key contributors Jonas Aidoo and Tobe Awaka have left via the transfer portal, throwing everyone a curveball. Welcome to the portal era.
Reserves Freddie Dilione and DJ Jefferson also hit the portal.
Rick Barnes has fired back by adding three players of his own out of the portal — wing Darlinstone Dubar, forward Igor Milicic and center Felix Okpara.