2026 Vols Transfer Portal Thread

[TrippieRedd]

Wonder if it’s Okechukwu Okeke

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Wonder if it’s Okechukwu Okeke

Wonder if what is?

 

[TrippieRedd]

Wonder if what is?

The other possible big yall were talking about

Or did I just read everything veryyyyyyyy portly.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

The other possible big yall were talking about

Or did I just read everything veryyyyyyyy portly.

Idk what you read, but that man has no eligibility lol

 

[TrippieRedd]

Idk what you read, but that man has no eligibility lol

Just saw that people were trying to figure out the other big since Fermin wasn’t a take.

Saw that he didn’t play but 7 games a year or so ago. Figured he’d have a case for another season.

 

[VolsCigarMan]

In what current eligibility rules situation does he deserve another year?

according to 247 it sounds like he possibly gets it

"Miller has appealed to the NCAA for a waiver, citing that he lost more than half of his freshman season at Florida State due to a suspension for "improper benefits."

The Seminoles had paid for him to fly from his native Spain to the United States and back for a training camp. The NCAA could be lenient in this case, given how significantly the landscape has changed with the rise of NIL since then."

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Just saw that people were trying to figure out the other big since Fermin wasn’t a take.

Saw that he didn’t play but 7 games a year or so ago. Figured he’d have a case for another season.

The 7 game season was a redshirt which is how he played this past season

 

[bleedingTNorange]

according to 247 it sounds like he possibly gets it

"Miller has appealed to the NCAA for a waiver, citing that he lost more than half of his freshman season at Florida State due to a suspension for "improper benefits."

The Seminoles had paid for him to fly from his native Spain to the United States and back for a training camp. The NCAA could be lenient in this case, given how significantly the landscape has changed with the rise of NIL since then."

So far nobody has won a case like this recently and the NCAA has dug their heels in on this as well, same for Aberdeen at Florida. Miller played in 15/32 games, which eliminates him from medical redshirt, he also played all of his games post December, his case for another year of eligibility would be the same as a guy like Lamonte Turner or Santiago Vescovi.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

NM...got 2 conversations confused

 

[cncchris33]

Which one of you boobs is caller Phil on Basilio right now citing VolNation as the source that Fermin isn't a take and quoting that Awaka was a late addition?

 

[JarFly]

Wonder if it’s Okechukwu Okeke

I think I read that he has pulled out of the portal and is now working as a bouncer at Chuck E. Cheese

 

[JRVOL11]

 

[tev.sm]

Boom - not the best big prospect we could’ve added but solid depth piece. He’s also played in the same conference against Miles Rubin so hopefully they can make each other better in the offseason.

 

[rockytop25]

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

We don't need him at all to score. Play defense and rebound.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I always hoped for a bit better for the last spot, but I suppose it’s slim pickings out there right now. Oh well. Roster is now set.

 

[cncchris33]

@bleedingTNorange what happened here?

 

[Chaz-Vol]

I always hoped for a bit better for the last spot, but I suppose it’s slim pickings out there right now. Oh well. Roster is now set.

Yeah I think Ibe was a great find and would have been a great freshman to have to develop. Unfortunately seems like money didn't add for what he was going to be next year. Brown takes sophomore leap and Rubin is 80% Okpara then center position will be solid.

 

[buriat]

In the old days before nil , recruits would come in and play with the team .It was an unofficial tryout .In Nil era there is no team to work out with but I am sure UT did some things while he was here to test him related to ability and get full clarification about the personal issues . The coaches know what else is out there and obviously were persuaded he was the best choice . That seems very reasonable to me .

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Likely not a take fwiw

Glad I left myself an out with “likely” lol…all seriousness though, this is why you bring guys in, they can change your mind in various ways when you have questions.

 

[Vol49er]

Hill (30)/ Ames (10)
Lundblade (25)/ Ames (15)
Harris (30)/ Haralson (10)
Haralson (20)/ Lue (15)/ Brown (5)
Rubin (20)/ Brown (10)/ Fermin (10)

Terrance Hill Jr (30)
Juke Harris (30)
Jalen Haralson (30)
Dai Dai Ames (25)
Tyler Lundblade (25)
Miles Rubin (20)
Braeden Lue (15)
Dewayne Brown (15)
Christian Fermin (10)

 

[bleedingTNorange]

@bleedingTNorange what happened here?

I think there were some perceptions about fit, and I don’t think they really thought that would change but former teammate Hill vouched to an extent so they brought him in. Obviously he showed what he needed to on his visit.

 

[NighthawkVol]

I think there were some perceptions about fit, and I don’t think they really thought that would change but former teammate Hill vouched to an extent so they brought him in. Obviously he showed what he needed to on his visit.

Is he primarily considered a 5 or a 4?

 

[CamVol8]

I think there were some perceptions about fit, and I don’t think they really thought that would change but former teammate Hill vouched to an extent so they brought him in. Obviously he showed what he needed to on his visit.

I actually love it. Hill said “yo coach, you better bring my boy to Rocky Top”

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Is he primarily considered a 5 or a 4?

5, he’s one of the better returning shot blockers in the nation (sophomore & junior) season.