Tennessee State Tigers focus on back-to-back titles with strong recruiting class

The Tennessee State Tigers, under head coach Nolan Smith, are gearing up for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball season with a robust recruiting class. With only one returning player, the team has brought in 12 newcomers, including four from power-conference schools. Key additions include San Diego transfer Ty-Laur Johnson and former McDonald's All-Americans Aaron Bradshaw and Arterio Morris. Smith emphasizes building on last season’s conference championship and aims to maximize the potential of his new roster.

• 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — OVC Preview Series: Tennessee State Tigers