Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Vols are hoping to land Wake Forest Demon Deacons transfer guard Juke Harris. The Vols, however, have some stiff competition for the North Carolina native.
The Tennessee Vols appear to be one of the last teams standing for Wake Forest Demon Deacons transfer guard Juke Harris.
But it’s unclear when Harris plans to make a final decision, which means plenty of twists and turns are still possible in this transfer battle.
Harris, 6-foot-7/200 pounds from Salisbury, NC, averaged 21.4 points per game as a sophomore for Wake Forest this past season.
The Michigan Wolverines and North Carolina Tar Heels have been viewed as the the Vols’ top competition for Harris.
Additionally, the 2026 NBA Draft still looms as a possibility for Harris.
247Sports’ Travis Branham wrote on Monday that it “sounds like” the transfer battle for Harris is down to Michigan and Tennessee.
“Coming out of the weekend, this recruitment sounds like it could be coming down to Michigan and Tennessee,” wrote Branham. “The Volunteers have landed several transfers and high school commitments, injecting way more offense into their program than in year’s past. Even with all of their recent additions, they still are a real threat for Harris, who is one of this cycle’s top perimeter scorers. Michigan has already had Harris on campus for a visit and remains a serious contender.”
Harris was heavily recruited by Tennessee in high school, so it’s not necessarily a negative that he hasn’t visited Rocky Top.
VolQuest’s Brent Hubbs, in fact, said last week that landing Harris is “personal” for Michigan head coach Dusty May.
"I think the thought from some people that Michigan is out of the race or that they faded back is inaccurate,” said Hubbs. “I think Dusty May, that one is personal for him - because he really wants [Harris]. I think he's very hands on in trying to get Juke Harris to Ann Arbor.”
It’s possible that North Carolina could jump back into the mix. But for now, it sounds like Harris’ decision will come down to the NBA, Michigan, or Tennessee.
Harris has until May 27 to pull his name of the 2026 NBA Draft and retain his eligibility.