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Tipton Today
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Top March Madness Star Draws Interest from Kansas, Tennessee
VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr. is set to visit both schools as they compete to land the high-scoring transfer.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:38pm
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The recruitment battle for a March Madness breakout star reflects the high stakes and competitive landscape of college basketball.Tipton TodayVCU guard Terrence Hill Jr., who emerged as a star during the NCAA Tournament's first weekend, is now in the transfer portal and drawing interest from powerhouse programs Kansas and Tennessee. Hill is scheduled to visit both schools in the coming days as they look to add the dynamic scorer to their rosters for next season.
Why it matters
Hill's breakout performance in the NCAA Tournament has made him one of the most sought-after transfers in the country. Both Kansas and Tennessee are losing their top backcourt scorers, so landing Hill could be a major boost as they look to improve on their own tournament results.
The details
The 6-foot-3 sophomore Hill scored 34 points in VCU's first-round upset of North Carolina, showcasing his ability to score at all three levels. For the season, he averaged 15 points per game despite making just two starts for a deep VCU squad. Now in the transfer portal, Hill is set to visit Kansas early next week and then travel to Tennessee on Wednesday as the two schools compete to land the high-scoring guard.
- Hill is scheduled to visit Kansas early next week.
- Hill is scheduled to visit Tennessee on Wednesday.
The players
Terrence Hill Jr.
A 6-foot-3 sophomore guard who emerged as a star during the NCAA Tournament, averaging 15 points per game for VCU this past season.
Darryn Peterson
Kansas' best scorer in the backcourt, who is declaring for the NBA Draft.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie
Tennessee's top backcourt scorer, who is departing the program next season.
What they’re saying
“The 6-foot-3 sophomore is set to visit Kansas early next week and then is scheduled to make a trip to Tennessee on Wednesday. Both schools are building positive momentum with Hill.”
— Joe Tipton, Reporter, On3 Sports
What’s next
The recruitment of Terrence Hill Jr. will continue to play out over the next week as he visits both Kansas and Tennessee. The schools will look to impress the high-scoring guard and convince him to join their programs for the 2023-24 season.
The takeaway
The fierce competition between Kansas and Tennessee to land Terrence Hill Jr. highlights the value of emerging stars from smaller programs who make a big impact in the NCAA Tournament. Both schools are looking to fill key backcourt scoring voids, making Hill a prime target as they aim to improve their own tournament fortunes next season.
