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Tennessee basketball: Former Lady Vol Nicky Anosike’s brother E.J. transfers to Vols

The Anosike legacy on Rocky Top continues. Right at about 12 years after Nicky Anosike finished helping the Tennessee Lady Vols to two straight national championships, her younger brother, E.J. Anosike, is now transferring to Tennessee basketball out of Sacred Heart.

A graduate transfer, Anosike verbally committed to Rocky Top on Friday, according to Evan Daniels of 247Sports. Listed at 6’6″ 245 pounds, he will be a senior who is eligible to play for Rick Barnes’ program immediately.

This past year at Sacred Heart, Anosike averaged 15.7 points and 11.6 rebounds in 32 games.