Juke Harris improves defensive skills at Tennessee summer workouts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Juke Harris, a transfer from Wake Forest, is focusing on improving his defense while working with Tennessee's coach Rick Barnes. After averaging 21.4 points per game last season, Harris chose to further develop his skills rather than enter the NBA Draft. During summer workouts, he emphasizes the importance of defense and adapting to a new team, which includes a largely new roster. With workouts concluding soon, the team will look to solidify their defensive strategies ahead of the season.
- •Harris averaged 21.4 points and 6.5 rebounds last season.
- •He is focusing on defensive improvements during summer workouts.
- •Tennessee's roster is mostly new with an emphasis on defense.
- •Rick Barnes stresses the need for a strong defensive mindset.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — COMMENTARY: Juke Harris finds success on the defensive end
"After averaging 21.4 points for Wake Forest last year, transfer is getting good at defense.
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