Four-Star Big Man Includes Tennessee Basketball In Top Four

Cody Peck, a four-star center, has Tennessee in his final four college choices.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Four-star big man Cody Peck has included Tennessee basketball in his top four college choices, along with Creighton, Dayton, and Miami. Peck, a 6'10" center from Charlotte, North Carolina, officially visited Tennessee in the fall and was impressed by the campus and game-day atmosphere. The 247Sports Composite ranks Peck as the No. 105 player nationally and the No. 12 center in the 2026 recruiting class.

Why it matters

Tennessee is looking to bolster its frontcourt for the 2026-27 season, with several key seniors graduating. Landing a four-star big man like Peck would be a major recruiting win for the Vols as they aim to build on their recent success under head coach Rick Barnes.

The details

Peck took an official visit to Tennessee in the fall, where he said he was "amazed" by the campus and the "crazy" environment at a Vols football game. He has also taken official visits to Dayton, Miami, and Creighton in recent weeks as he narrows down his college choice. Tennessee has not seemed to push too hard for Peck's commitment so far, but the Vols will look to make a strong pitch as he approaches his decision.

  • Peck officially visited Tennessee in the fall of 2025.
  • Peck released his top four, which includes Tennessee, on February 13, 2026.

The players

Cody Peck

A four-star center in the 2026 recruiting class, ranked No. 105 nationally and No. 12 at his position by the 247Sports Composite.

Rick Barnes

The head coach of the Tennessee basketball team, who is looking to add more frontcourt depth to his roster for the 2026-27 season.

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What they’re saying

“It was amazing. Just getting to learn more about the coaches personally. Seeing campus more in depth is incredible. The environment at the football game was crazy. I've never seen anything like it before so it was definitely an incredible visit, for sure.”

— Cody Peck (rockytopinsider.com)

What’s next

Peck is expected to take additional official visits to his top four schools in the coming weeks before making a final decision on his college commitment.

The takeaway

Tennessee's inclusion in Cody Peck's top four highlights the program's continued ability to attract top-tier talent to Knoxville. While the Vols have not pushed overly hard for Peck's commitment so far, landing the four-star big man would be a significant recruiting win as they look to reload their frontcourt for the 2026-27 season.