Former Tennessee Basketball Guard Plans To Re-Enter Transfer Portal

Freddie Dilione spent the last two seasons at Penn State after leaving Tennessee.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:50pm

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Former Tennessee basketball guard Freddie Dilione plans to re-enter the transfer portal when it opens up next week. Dilione spent the last two seasons at Penn State, where he had a breakout junior season, averaging 14 points per game. The 6-foot-5 combo guard is now looking for a new home ahead of his final collegiate season.

Why it matters

Dilione was a four-star recruit who struggled to find a consistent role in his freshman season at Tennessee, but was part of one of the best teams in Vols history. His decision to re-enter the portal could lead to a potential reunion with a former recruiter at NC State.

The details

Dilione started in 43 of his 63 games played over the last two seasons at Penn State, where he averaged 14 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game as a junior. He is now looking to transfer for his final year of eligibility.

  • Dilione plans to re-enter the transfer portal when it opens up next week.
  • Dilione spent the last two seasons at Penn State after leaving Tennessee.

The players

Freddie Dilione

A former four-star and top 50 recruit who spent his first season at Tennessee before transferring to Penn State, where he had a breakout junior year.

Justin Gainey

The new head coach at NC State, who was Dilione's lead recruiter out of high school.

Zakai Zeigler

The backup point guard at Tennessee during Dilione's freshman season, when Dilione struggled to find a consistent role.

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What’s next

A reunion between Dilione and new NC State head coach Justin Gainey feels more plausible, as Dilione is a Fayetteville, North Carolina native and Gainey was his lead recruiter out of high school.

The takeaway

Dilione's decision to re-enter the transfer portal after a breakout junior season at Penn State highlights the fluidity of the modern college basketball landscape, where players often seek new opportunities to showcase their talents in their final year of eligibility.