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Notre Dame Loses Top Recruit to SEC Program
Jalen Haralson's surprise transfer to Tennessee leaves Irish roster depleted.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:04am
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The departure of Notre Dame's top recruit Jalen Haralson leaves the Irish basketball program in flux as it looks to rebuild for the upcoming season.Notre Dame TodayFormer Notre Dame basketball star Jalen Haralson, who had a standout freshman season for the Irish, has announced he will be transferring to play for the University of Tennessee in the SEC next year. Haralson's departure is a major blow to Notre Dame's roster, which has seen multiple key players leave since the end of the season.
Why it matters
Haralson was Notre Dame's highest-rated recruit ever and one of the most productive freshmen in a power conference last season. His transfer further depletes a Notre Dame roster that was already struggling, putting increased pressure on head coach Micah Shrewsberry to show progress this upcoming season.
The details
Haralson averaged 16.2 points per game and shot 53.6% from the field in ACC play during his freshman campaign. He started 23 of 27 games and was one of just six freshmen in a power conference to average at least 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Despite Haralson's individual success, Notre Dame finished just 13-18 overall and 4-14 in ACC play last season.
- Haralson announced his transfer to Tennessee on April 16, 2026.
- The 2025-26 season was Haralson's freshman year at Notre Dame.
The players
Jalen Haralson
A former 5-star recruit who had a standout freshman season at Notre Dame, averaging 16.2 points per game.
Micah Shrewsberry
The head coach of the Notre Dame men's basketball team, who is under pressure to show progress after a disappointing 2025-26 season.
Logan Duncomb
A transfer center from Winthrop who recently joined the Notre Dame roster to help replace departing players.
What’s next
The Notre Dame coaching staff will need to quickly rebuild the roster and find a way to show improvement next season despite the significant roster turnover.
The takeaway
Haralson's surprise transfer to Tennessee is a major blow to Notre Dame's basketball program, further depleting a roster that was already struggling. The pressure is now on head coach Micah Shrewsberry to quickly rebuild and find a way to show progress next season.
