It’s not all that often that you get the chance to land the Big 12 Freshman of the Year heading into his sophomore season, but that’s exactly where Tennessee is at with Tyrese Hunter.
The 6-0 point guard averaged 11 points for Iowa State last season, adding 3.5 rebounds and nearly five assists. He helped lead the Cyclones back to the NCAA Tournament, where they advanced to the Sweet 16 before ultimately falling to Miami. Hunter shot 39 percent from the field and 27 percent from three-point range as a freshman.
Hunter was a four-star prospect in the class of 2021, ranking 37th overall according to 247Sports.