Braedan Lue, a former Kennesaw State standout forward, has joined the Vols.
Lue told journalists on Friday that he has pledged to Tennessee and coach Rick Barnes. On3’s Joe Tipton was the first to announce the decision. Lue will play two more seasons at Tennessee, having previously played two for the Owls.
Lue is a 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward who can block shots, throw down lobs on the fast break, and step outside for the odd three-pointer.
He was a two-time Georgia 6A State Player of the Year before transferring to the Owls for the 2024-25 season. As a genuine rookie, he had one of the finest seasons by a first-year player in school history, appearing in all 33 games (32 starts) and averaging 10. 0 points, 5. 5 rebounds, and 1. 1 blocks in 25. 5 minutes each night.
His 36 blocks that year equaled the third most in a season in KSU history, earning him a place on the CUSA All-Freshman team.
Lue participated in all 35 games for the Owls in 2025-26, making 34 starts and contributing to the team’s CUSA Tournament title and NCAA Tournament participation. Lue scored 10. 9 points (second on the team) while also contributing 5. 3 rebounds, 1. 2 assists, and 1. 4 blocks. He was a CUSA All-Defensive selection as a sophomore.
The Douglasville, Georgia, native is a lifetime 44. 4% shooter from the field and a 27. 8% shooter from three-point range.
Lue adds to a Tennessee transfer class that already has six public pledges. The Vols have also signed guard Terrence Hill Jr. (VCU), guard Jalen Haralson (Notre Dame), guard Dai Dai Ames (Cal), guard Tyler Lundblade (Belmont), and forward Miles Rubin (Loyola-Chicago) via the portal.
