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Tennessee basketball players Lundblade and Fermin recover from injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Tennessee basketball players Lundblade and Fermin recover from injuries

Summary

Tennessee basketball reports progress in the recovery of Tyler Lundblade and Christian Fermin, both sidelined during summer practices. Fermin, recovering from hand surgery, has returned to practice and is contributing in rebounding drills. Lundblade, dealing with a back injury, is also nearing a return, according to assistant coach Amorrow Morgan. The Vols are optimistic about having a fully healthy roster ahead of the season, with additional focus on sophomore Troy Henderson, who is recovering from shoulder surgery and looking to resume full-contact practice soon.

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Status Watch

•Christian Fermin returns to practice after recovering from hand surgery.
•Tyler Lundblade is progressing from a back injury and nearing full return.
•Troy Henderson, recovering from shoulder surgery, is ramping up his workouts.
•Fermin adds depth as a leader in rebounding.
•Tennessee aims for a fully healthy roster before the season starts.

Latest Updates

9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Injury updates on Tyler Lundblade, Christian Fermin for Tennessee basketball

What they're saying

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Both Tyler Lundblade and Christian Fermin are making progress in their recovery from injuries that kept them sidelined during summer practices.
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