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Why Juke Harris Was a 'Primary Target' for Rick Barnes, Tennessee Basketball
The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 21.4 points and 6.5 rebounds last season and chose Tennessee over Michigan and North Carolina.
- On Monday, May 4, 2026, former Wake Forest guard Juke Harris announced his commitment to the Tennessee Volunteers basketball program, choosing to play for head coach Rick Barnes.
- The ACC Most Improved Player of the Year entered the transfer portal April 3 after two seasons at Wake Forest, having previously visited Tennessee in October 2022.
- Shooting 44.4% from the floor and 33.2% from three-point range, Harris averaged 21.4 points and 6.5 rebounds last season across 35 games for the Demon Deacons.
- Harris joins as Barnes's seventh transfer addition, bringing Tennessee's scholarship count to 13 of the allotted 15 spots with two remaining for the upcoming season.
- Although Harris briefly considered the 2026 NBA Draft, he chose college, providing the offensive punch Tennessee needs after finishing 10th in SEC efficiency last season.
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Vols Land Wake Forest Scoring Threat Juke Harris in Transfer Portal
(utsports.com) – University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday the addition of Juke Harris. A 2025-26 Second Team All-ACC designee at Wake Forest, Harris joins the Volunteers as a junior guard with, based off current rules, two seasons of eligibility remaining. “We are thrilled Juke made the decision to join our program at Tennessee. Juke is not only an explosive talent, but also a humble young man from a great…
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High-scoring guard Juke Harris commits to Tennessee after breakout season at Wake Forest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Wake Forest guard Juke Harris has committed to Tennessee, the school announced on Monday, giving the Volunteers one of the top scorers in this year's portal.
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