Tennessee basketball adds Vanderbilt transfer center Jalen Washington
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Tennessee basketball secured a commitment from former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington on August 3. The 6-foot-10 player received an extended eligibility ruling from a Tennessee court, enabling him to compete in the 2026-27 season. Washington, who transferred to Vanderbilt last spring, averaged career highs in points, rebounds, and blocks last season. The Vols had room on their roster after an initial transfer haul of eight players this offseason, looking to bolster their frontcourt with Washington’s experience and skill.
- •Washington joins Tennessee from Vanderbilt after securing extra eligibility.
- •He averaged 8.9 points and 5.6 rebounds last season.
- •Tennessee roster now includes 15 scholarship players.
- •Washington adds experience to the frontcourt alongside transfers Christian Fermin and Myles Rubin.
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee lands former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee basketball lands Vanderbilt transfer center Jalen Washington
"Tennessee basketball picked up a late transfer portal commitment from Jalen Washington, who played for Vanderbilt last season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:54 PMTennessee lands former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington
Washington returns for a fifth season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:28 PMTennessee basketball lands Vanderbilt transfer center Jalen Washington
Tennessee basketball picked up a late transfer portal commitment from Jalen Washington, who played for Vanderbilt last season.
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