Tennessee picked up their first commitment out of the transfer portal on Tuesday afternoon, landing USC Upstate guard Jordan Gainey. If the name sounds familiar, you’re not going crazy — it’s Tennessee assistant coach Justin Gainey’s son.
The Volunteers faced Jordan during his freshman year, hosting USC Upstate at Thompson-Boling Arena.
This isn’t a family favor, either. Gainey was an all-conference selection last season in the Big South after averaging more than 15 points per game. He will have two seasons of eligibility left to play in Knoxville.
Of course, the Big South isn’t exactly the SEC.