Tennessee Vols Basketball Eyeing Notre Dame Transfer

Jalen Haralson, a top-20 recruit, has Tennessee among his final three options.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:09pm

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Tennessee basketball is one of three programs left in the running for Notre Dame transfer Jalan Haralason. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound Haralson averaged 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 27 games for the Fighting Irish this past season.

Why it matters

Haralson was a highly touted four-star recruit in the 2025 class, ranked No. 20 overall and No. 2 at his position. Adding a player of his caliber would be a major boost for the Vols as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The details

According to a report from Jon Rothstein, Haralson has cut his list down to Tennessee, Ohio State and North Carolina. He shot 51.1% from the floor but just 20.0% from the 3-point line and 67.4% from the foul line in 26.6 minutes per game, starting 23 times in his 27 games. He also averaged 2.7 turnovers per game and had 69 assists to 74 turnovers for the season.

  • Haralson played for Notre Dame this past season (2025-26).

The players

Jalen Haralson

A 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward who averaged 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists for Notre Dame this past season. He was a four-star, top-20 recruit in the 2025 class.

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What’s next

Haralson will now choose between Tennessee, Ohio State and North Carolina as his next college destination.

The takeaway

Tennessee is in the mix for a highly touted transfer who could make an immediate impact for the Vols next season. Landing Haralson would be a major recruiting win for the program as they look to build on their recent success.