Tennessee basketball's Braedan Lue aims to impact frontcourt as transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Braedan Lue, a 6-foot-9 junior forward, transferred to Tennessee from Kennesaw State, committing in April. He averaged 10.9 points and 5.3 rebounds last season and brings a defensive focus to a revamped frontcourt. Lue joins Tennessee after four players departed, including NBA draftee Felix Okpara. Teammate Miles Rubin describes Lue as a 'Swiss Army knife' for his versatility on both ends of the court. Lue aims to develop under coach Rick Barnes and increase his chances of reaching the NBA.
- •Lue totaled 86 career blocks and 56 steals at Kennesaw State.
- •He joined Tennessee following the departure of key frontcourt players.
- •Lue hopes to follow former teammates to the NBA after their recent draft success.
- •Coach Barnes emphasizes the quickness and effort of the new frontcourt players.
- •Tennessee's roster features significant transfer portal contributions.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Why Braedan Lue was called a Swiss Army Knife by Tennessee Basketball teammate
"Braedan Lue on why he chose Tennessee basketball, what he brings to a rebuilt frontcourt and his goals under Rick Barnes.
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