Tennessee Men's Basketball Lands Star Transfer Terrence Hill Jr.

Hill, a 6-foot-3 guard, joins the Vols from VCU after a standout season.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:10am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player in mid-jump shot, with the figure broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette, capturing the energy and movement of the sport.The addition of Terrence Hill Jr. gives Tennessee a dynamic scoring threat as they look to make a deep run in the 2027 NCAA Tournament.Knoxville Today

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes has added another key piece to his roster with the commitment of Terrence Hill Jr., a 6-foot-3 guard who is transferring from Virginia Commonwealth University. Hill averaged 15 points per game for the Rams last season, including a 34-point performance in VCU's NCAA Tournament win over North Carolina. He was named the Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year.

Why it matters

The addition of Hill Jr. continues Tennessee's strong offseason in the transfer portal, as the Volunteers look to build on their success from last season and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. Hill's scoring ability and experience will be valuable assets for a Tennessee team that lost several key contributors from 2025-26.

The details

Hill, who stands at 6-foot-3, averaged 15 points per game for VCU last season, helping the Rams win the Atlantic 10 championship and advance to the NCAA Tournament. In VCU's first-round upset over North Carolina, Hill exploded for 34 points in the comeback victory. His strong play earned him the Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year award.

  • Hill entered the transfer portal on April 10, 2026.
  • The transfer portal officially closes on April 21, 2026.

The players

Terrence Hill Jr.

A 6-foot-3 guard who is transferring from Virginia Commonwealth University to the University of Tennessee. He averaged 15 points per game for VCU last season and was named the Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year.

Rick Barnes

The head coach of the University of Tennessee men's basketball team, who has been active in the transfer portal this offseason to rebuild his roster.

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What they’re saying

“Terrence Hill Jr. is arguably the most important transfer we've landed this offseason. His scoring ability and experience will be huge for us next season.”

— Rick Barnes, Head Coach, University of Tennessee

What’s next

Hill will have two years of eligibility remaining at Tennessee and is expected to be an immediate contributor for the Volunteers next season.

The takeaway

Tennessee has been one of the most active teams in the transfer portal this offseason, and the addition of Terrence Hill Jr. further solidifies the Volunteers as a top contender in the SEC and nationally. Hill's scoring prowess and tournament experience will be invaluable assets as Tennessee looks to make a deep run in the 2027 NCAA Tournament.