VCU Transfer CG Terrence Hill Jr. Talks Official Visit With Tennessee Basketball

Hill wrapped up an official visit with Tennessee basketball on Friday morning.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:38pm

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VCU combo guard Terrence Hill Jr. recently completed an official visit to Tennessee basketball. Hill, who is coming off a breakout sophomore season at VCU, said the visit 'went great' and that he was impressed with what Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes had to offer. The 6-foot-3 guard is considering Tennessee as a potential transfer destination after entering the portal.

Why it matters

Tennessee is looking to bolster its backcourt through the transfer portal, and landing a talented scorer like Hill would be a major coup for the Volunteers. Hill's visit suggests Tennessee is in a strong position to land the coveted transfer.

The details

During his visit, Hill said he was able to see what Knoxville and the Tennessee program had to offer. He was particularly impressed with Barnes' track record of developing point guards and the Vols' offense that would allow Hill to play both on and off the ball. Hill, who averaged 15 points, 2.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game at VCU last season, is considering Tennessee along with Kansas, which he visited earlier this week.

  • Hill arrived in Knoxville on Wednesday and departed on Friday after completing his official visit.
  • Hill visited Kansas earlier this week before taking the trip to Tennessee.

The players

Terrence Hill Jr.

A 6-foot-3 combo guard who is coming off a breakout sophomore season at VCU, where he averaged 15 points, 2.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game.

Rick Barnes

The head coach of the Tennessee basketball program, who has a strong track record of developing point guards.

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What they’re saying

“It went great, man. The city of Knoxville has a lot to offer, so coming down here and just seeing what they had to offer was a great experience. Having my family down here and having my guy with me, Connor, just to have that experience overall was a great experience.”

— Terrence Hill Jr., VCU Transfer

“Just to see what Rick Barnes had to offer for me and how much he believed in me. He said he watched a lot of tape on me throughout my games this season. He was really excited. He's done really good with a lot of great point guards, so it feels very intriguing, for sure.”

— Terrence Hill Jr., VCU Transfer

What’s next

Hill does not plan on making any more visits before announcing his commitment, suggesting Tennessee is in a strong position to land the coveted transfer.

The takeaway

Tennessee's pursuit of Terrence Hill Jr. highlights the program's efforts to bolster its backcourt through the transfer portal. Landing a talented scorer like Hill would be a significant addition for the Volunteers as they look to build on their recent success.