Tennessee Basketball Coach Rick Barnes Covets 'Leadership' From Christian Fermin
Rick Barnes said the 6-foot-10 forward brings size and defense as Tennessee fills 14 of 15 scholarship spots.
- Tennessee head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday the addition of VCU transfer Christian Fermin, marking the Volunteers' eighth transfer portal acquisition for the 2026-27 season.
- Fermin played four seasons at VCU, appearing in 90 games and starting 49 contests, with the 6-foot-10, 225-pound forward providing defensive versatility after swatting multiple shots 12 times during his junior campaign.
- Barnes praised the forward's "unique blend of skill and feel offensively," noting his impact as a shot blocker, while Fermin shot 55.3% from the floor at VCU, averaging 4.0 points and 1.2 blocks per game.
- The addition fills 14 of the 15 available scholarship roster spots for the Volunteers, as Fermin reunites with former VCU teammate Terrence Hill Jr. and joins other transfers Tyler Lundblade, Miles Rubin, and Dai Dai Ames.
- With one season of eligibility remaining after his redshirt last year, Fermin can compete for Tennessee in 2026-27, as Coach Rick Barnes has restocked his roster for his 12th season with four prep signees and portal recruits.
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Vols Basketball Sign 6'10 Forward Christian Fermin of VCU
(utsports.com) – University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday the addition of Christian Fermin. Following four years at A-10 powerhouse VCU, Fermin heads to Rocky Top as a redshirt senior forward with one season of eligibility left. “We are happy to welcome Christian to the Tennessee basketball family. He is a special young man who is battle-tested on the court and is a proven winner,” Barnes said. “Christian …
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Tennessee lands VCU big man Christian Fermin, adding size and defense via portal
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes says VCU forward Christian Fermin has become the Volunteers’ eighth roster addition through the transfer portal.
What Rick Barnes Said About Tennessee Basketball Signing Christian Fermin
Tennessee basketball officially announced the signing of VCU center Christian Fermin on Monday afternoon. Fermin comes to Tennessee with one year of eligibility remaining after spending the previous four years at VCU. Fermin officially visited Tennessee basketball last Wednesday before committing to the Vols shortly after leaving his visit on Thursday. “We are happy to […] The post What Rick Barnes Said About Tennessee Basketball Signing Christi…
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