Former Tennessee Guard Amari Evans Lands SEC Transfer Projection

Evans could be the third Volunteer to stay in the SEC after entering the transfer portal.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:06pm

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Former Tennessee freshman guard Amari Evans has entered the transfer portal, and a new Crystal Ball projection has him potentially staying in the SEC. Evans averaged 4.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in his lone season with the Volunteers. If the projection holds true, Evans would be the third Tennessee player to transfer within the SEC, joining former teammates Cade Phillips (Texas A&M) and Jaylen Carey (Missouri).

Why it matters

Evans was an important role player for Tennessee last season, providing defensive intensity and occasional scoring punch off the bench. His potential transfer within the SEC would continue a trend of Volunteers finding new homes at other conference schools, which could make for some intriguing matchups next season.

The details

Evans entered the transfer portal after his freshman campaign with the Volunteers. During the 2025-26 season, he averaged 4.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, often providing a defensive spark off the bench. A 247Sports analyst has now submitted a Crystal Ball prediction projecting Evans to land at Texas, which would keep him in the SEC after Tennessee's season-ending loss to the Longhorns. If the prediction comes true, Evans would be the third Volunteer to transfer within the conference, joining Cade Phillips (Texas A&M) and Jaylen Carey (Missouri).

  • Evans averaged 4.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game during the 2025-26 season, his lone year at Tennessee.
  • On April 16, 2026, 247Sports analyst Travis Branham submitted a Crystal Ball prediction for Evans to transfer to Texas.

The players

Amari Evans

A former freshman guard who played one season at Tennessee, averaging 4.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game.

Cade Phillips

A former Tennessee forward who has committed to transferring to Texas A&M after entering the portal.

Jaylen Carey

A former Tennessee forward who has committed to transferring to Missouri after entering the portal.

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What’s next

If the Crystal Ball projection holds true, Evans' transfer decision will be an interesting storyline to follow, as he would be the third former Tennessee player to land at an SEC school this offseason.

The takeaway

The potential transfer of Amari Evans within the SEC continues a trend of Tennessee players finding new homes at other conference schools, which could lead to some intriguing matchups next season as the Volunteers face off against their former teammates.