Jalen Washington transfers from Vanderbilt to Tennessee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Jalen Washington, a former forward at Vanderbilt and North Carolina, has transferred to the Tennessee Volunteers after receiving a fifth season of eligibility from the NCAA. Washington won a court injunction in Ohio, which allows him to participate in the 2026-27 season. During the previous season at Vanderbilt, he averaged 8.9 points and 5.6 rebounds over 36 games. Tennessee has bolstered its roster this offseason with several key transfers and is looking to enhance their prospects for a deep postseason run.
- •Washington transferred after winning a court injunction from the NCAA.
- •He averaged 8.9 points and 5.6 rebounds last season.
- •Tennessee has added multiple transfers this offseason.
- •The Volunteers aim for their first Final Four appearance under Rick Barnes.
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Vanderbilt power forward announces transfer destination
"Former North Carolina and Vanderbilt transfer Jalen Washington has transferred to the Tennessee Volunteers after earning a fifth season of eligibility
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