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Tennessee Basketball Adds Notre Dame Transfer Jalen Haralson

4/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

The University of Tennessee men's basketball team has landed Notre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson.
Haralson, a 6-foot-7 freshman, averaged 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 27 games for the Fighting Irish.
Haralson chose Tennessee over North Carolina and Ohio State because of Rick Barnes' track record of developing players for the NBA.
He is the fourth transfer to join the Volunteers this offseason as Tennessee rebuilds its roster.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, the NCAA revised transfer rules, allowing athletes to switch schools without a year-long waiting period. This shift followed years of scrutiny over athlete compensation and recruitment practices, culminating in significant changes like the 2021 Supreme Court ruling against NCAA restrictions. Jalen Haralson's transfer from Notre Dame to Tennessee highlights the trend of players seeking better development opportunities under coaches like Rick Barnes.

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Story summary

The University of Tennessee men's basketball team has landed Notre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson.
Haralson, a 6-foot-7 freshman, averaged 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 27 games for the Fighting Irish.
Haralson chose Tennessee over North Carolina and Ohio State because of Rick Barnes' track record of developing players for the NBA.
He is the fourth transfer to join the Volunteers this offseason as Tennessee rebuilds its roster.

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