The Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team is coming off its third consecutive Elite Eight appearance. However, they have failed slightly in all three. Tennessee is so close to a Final Four that it has enhanced NIL funding for Rick Barnes and the basketball program.
“Tennessee basketball is on course to rank among the top in NIL expenditure next season. According to On3’s Pete Nakos on Thursday, the Vols are one of a few schools that plan to spend $10 million or more in NIL for their roster next season.
Barnes and his crew have already begun to attract some well-known names. One of them was Jalen Haralson, a Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s basketball transfer who visited on Tuesday.
“Notre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson is expected to arrive on campus later today. The six-foot-seven, 220-pound winger averaged 16. 2 points per game while shooting 51. 5% from the floor. According to Vols reporter William Patteson, Haralson was a McDonald’s All-American, a Team USA U17 member, and a five-star prospect in the 2025 class.
On Wednesday, the Vols will take a shot at one of the most sought-after guards, Terrence Hill Jr. , when he visits Rocky Top.
According to a source who spoke with 247 Sports, Terrance Hill Jr. , a transfer from VCU, will visit both Kansas and Tennessee this week. Hill will visit Kansas on Monday and Tennessee on Wednesday, according to 247 Sports’ Dushawn London.
The excellent news for Barnes and his team is that Hill Jr. will be on campus for his trip. Bill Self is returning for at least another season as coach of the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team, and he is likely to be active in developing his roster.
According to 247Sports, Hill Jr. is the No. 19 player in the transfer portal. Landing a commitment from him before he departs campus would be a big victory for Tennessee, since Barnes has previously had success acquiring pledges from players shortly after their visits this portal season.
