The Tennessee basketball team is building momentum after reaching the Elite Eight in 2026. Tennessee is getting the commitment of 6-foot-10 transfer big man Miles Rubin, per PortalUpdates. Rubin previously played at Loyola Chicago.
“The 6’10” junior center stared all 33 games played, averaging 11.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game. The Vols land one of the top rim protectors in the portal,” the outlet posted to X, formerly Twitter.
Tennessee basketball has been working the portal aggressively to add new talent.
“(Rubin) will be joining Belmont transfer Tyler Lundblade, and Cal transfer Dai Dai Ames,” the outlet added.
Tennessee is led by veteran head coach Rick Barnes. Barnes has led the Volunteers to three straight appearances in the Elite Eight.
Tennessee basketball is building one of the best transfer classes in the country
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Tennessee now has the second best transfer class in the country, per 247Sports. The Volunteers also have the commitments of three high school players for their 2026 class. Two of those players are four-stars, per 247 rankings.
Barnes has been one of the most successful college coaches working in the game today. He has led Texas, Clemson, Providence and Tennessee to the NCAA tournament. Barnes has made one appearance in the Final Four.
Barnes has yet to win a national championship, though. Tennessee fans hope this next season’s squad can do it. During the 2025-26 season, Tennessee lost to Michigan 95-62 in the Elite Eight.
“We want more. There’s no doubt we want more. We want to break through this thing. But you’ve got to get here first. Just so proud of the effort these guys gave it this year,” Barnes said after losing that game, per 247Sports.
Time will tell if the Volunteers can make a Final Four appearance in 2027.
The Tennessee basketball team is building momentum after reaching the Elite Eight in 2026. Tennessee is getting the commitment of 6-foot-10 transfer big man Miles Rubin, per PortalUpdates. Rubin previously played at Loyola Chicago. “The 6’10” junior center stared all 33 games played, averaging 11. 3 points, 7. 1 rebounds, 2.