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Tennessee lands commitment from former Vanderbilt power forward Jaylen Carey

You had probably heard this rumor for the better part of a week, and now it comes true. Former Vanderbilt power forward Jaylen Carey has committed to Tennessee out of the transfer portal.

Carey made things official late on Sunday night.

NEWS: Vanderbilt transfer big man Jaylen Carey has committed to Tennessee, he tells @On3sports.

The 6-8 sophomore averaged 8.0 points and 5.7 rebounds per game this season. https://t.co/2HyaRYvZp9 pic.twitter.com/Vft5jnJPAr— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 7, 2025

The 6-8 big man will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.