Tennessee basketball transfer signee 'a proven winner, great teammate'
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Tennessee basketball transfer signee 'a proven winner, great teammate'
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire·Vols Wire
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Braedan Luetransferred toTennesseefromKennesaw Stateon April 24. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward played two seasons for the Owls from 2024-26.
Lue appeared in 68 contests, including 66 starts. He averaged 10.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, one assist and 25.9 minutes per game.
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Tennessee head coachRick Barnesdiscussed the Vols' latest basketball signee.
"We are pleased to welcome Braedan and his family to our basketball program," Barnes said. "He is a superb young man with excellent character, which makes him an outstanding fit for our program. Braedan is a fast and twitchy player who possesses big-time athleticism, a sturdy frame and an elite wingspan.
"He is a proven winner, a great teammate and an impactful defender who is willing to play any role to help his team. Braedan is excited for the chance to compete at the highest level and he looks forward to working with Garrett Medenwald."
Lue's career high for points scored in a game at Kennesaw State was 23, as a sophomore, against Middle Tennessee State on Feb. 12.
Braedan Lue #13 of the Kennesaw State Owls dribbles the ball while being guarded by Jalen Warley #8 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
March 19, 2026; Greenville, South Carolina; VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) dribbles the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
(Bob Donnan-Imagn Images)
Jan. 10, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Juke Harris (2) shoots the ball against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center.
(Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images)
Feb. 28, 2026; South Bend, Indiana; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Jalen Haralson (10) drives as NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) defends during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
(Michael Caterina-Imagn Images)
Belmont's Tyler Lundblade, right, shoots against Bradley in the second half of its MVC basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at Carver Arena. Lundblade converted eight three-pointers and the Braves fell to the Bruins, 80-77.
(Matt Dayhoff/USA TODAY Network)
March 15, 2025; Washington, D.C.; Loyola Chicago Ramblers center Miles Rubin (24) shoots the ball as VCU Rams forward Luke Bamgboye (9) defends in the first half in a semifinal of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament at Capital One Arena.
(Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)
Dai Dai Ames #7 of the California Golden Bears dribbles the ball against Elias Rapieque #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half at Bramlage Coliseum on November 13, 2025 in Manhattan, Kansas.
(Peter Aiken, Getty Images)
Braedan Lue #13 of the Kennesaw State Owls dribbles the ball while being guarded by Jalen Warley #8 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
(Soobum Im, Getty Images)
March 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado; VCU Rams forward Christian Fermin (21) has the ball against Brigham Young Cougars forward Mawot Mag (0) and forward Richie Saunders (15) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena.
(Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
March 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) drives to the hoop past Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center.
(Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
March 19, 2026; Greenville, South Carolina; VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) dribbles the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
(Bob Donnan-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
March 19, 2026; Greenville, South Carolina; VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) dribbles the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
(Bob Donnan-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
Jan. 10, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Juke Harris (2) shoots the ball against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center.
(Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
Feb. 28, 2026; South Bend, Indiana; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Jalen Haralson (10) drives as NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) defends during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
(Michael Caterina-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
Belmont's Tyler Lundblade, right, shoots against Bradley in the second half of its MVC basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at Carver Arena. Lundblade converted eight three-pointers and the Braves fell to the Bruins, 80-77.
(Matt Dayhoff/USA TODAY Network)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
March 15, 2025; Washington, D.C.; Loyola Chicago Ramblers center Miles Rubin (24) shoots the ball as VCU Rams forward Luke Bamgboye (9) defends in the first half in a semifinal of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament at Capital One Arena.
(Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
Dai Dai Ames #7 of the California Golden Bears dribbles the ball against Elias Rapieque #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half at Bramlage Coliseum on November 13, 2025 in Manhattan, Kansas.
(Peter Aiken, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
Braedan Lue #13 of the Kennesaw State Owls dribbles the ball while being guarded by Jalen Warley #8 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
(Soobum Im, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal class
March 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado; VCU Rams forward Christian Fermin (21) has the ball against Brigham Young Cougars forward Mawot Mag (0) and forward Richie Saunders (15) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena.
(Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee basketball transfer commit Jalen Washington
March 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) drives to the hoop past Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center.
(Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images)
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