A couple of Tennessee basketball transfers, Freddie Dilione and DJ Jefferson, have announced their commitments to new schools in search of more playing time. Dilione chose Penn State after receiving interest from NC State, while Jefferson committed to Longwood. Both were former four-star recruits from Tennessee, with Dilione not finding a role in last year's team and Jefferson displaying athleticism mainly during pre-game routines. Tennessee has already filled one open spot on the roster with Darlinstone Dubar and is actively pursuing more transfers to complete the team.

By the Numbers
  • Dilione committed to Penn State after considering interest from NC State.
  • Jefferson, a former top 100 prospect, chose Longwood for his next opportunity.
State of Play
  • Freddie Dilione committed to Penn State, while DJ Jefferson chose Longwood as their new schools.
  • Tennessee has filled one roster spot with Darlinstone Dubar and is actively pursuing more transfers.
What's Next

Tennessee continues to seek transfers to fill roster spots, with ongoing pursuits of players like Igor Milicic, Felix Okpara, Cade Tyson, and potentially Chaz Lanier.

Bottom Line

Amidst the transfer portal movements, Tennessee's basketball team is undergoing changes with new additions like Freddie Dilione at Penn State and DJ Jefferson at Longwood, as they aim to strengthen the roster with more upcoming transfers.