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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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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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