# @collegesportsco on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=NL2XwgEl98Y
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68772567-collegesportsco-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-06T20:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** College Sports Co (@CollegeSportsCo) — https://gondola.cc/CollegeSportsCo

## Caption

Rick Barnes and Tennessee basketball are entering the 2026-27 season with a roster unlike anything the Vols have assembled in recent years.

Vince Wolfram is joined by Rocky Top Insider’s Ryan Schumpert to break down Tennessee’s offense-first transfer-portal makeover, the addition of Jalen Washington and the biggest questions surrounding a completely rebuilt roster.

Can Terrence Hill Jr. replace Ja’Kobi Gillespie as Tennessee’s lead guard? Is Juke Harris ready to become the offensive centerpiece? How will Jalen Haralson, Tyler Lundblade and Dai Dai Ames fit together? And can Rick Barnes develop enough defense and rebounding to make this talented group a legitimate national contender?

The conversation also covers DeWayne Brown II’s development, Tennessee’s revamped frontcourt, the freshmen making an early impression and the players most likely to break out during the 2026-27 season.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:59 Eligibility Chaos Across College Sports
01:51 Tennessee’s Biggest Offseason Win
03:37 Rick Barnes Goes All-In on Offense
05:19 Replacing Ja’Kobi Gillespie
06:05 Terrence Hill Jr. Takes Control
08:08 Is Juke Harris the Offensive Centerpiece?
10:16 Tyler Lundblade’s Injury and Shooting
13:07 Lundblade’s Incredible Journey to Tennessee
14:07 Jalen Haralson’s Role and Potential
16:16 Troy Henderson and Dai Dai Ames
18:06 Jalen Washington’s Eligibility and Fit
21:05 Breaking Down Tennessee’s New Frontcourt
24:30 Can Tennessee Overcome Its Lack of Size?
26:05 Freshmen Who Could Surprise
29:12 Tennessee’s Biggest Area for Improvement
30:12 Breakout Players to Watch
31:10 Rapid-Fire Tennessee Predictions
33:32 Outro

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| College Sports Co | @CollegeSportsCo | https://gondola.cc/CollegeSportsCo | Media Company |

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