Vols’ Newest Portal Target Posts Cryptic Message On Instagram

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By Cody McClure

As Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Basketball staff try to piece together a new roster, it appears that a new name has emerged to potentially fill a spot.

And it’s a name you may remember from one of Tennessee’s rivals.

Vanderbilt forward Jaylen Carey and Tennessee reportedly have mutual interest.

Carey is a 6-foot-8 power forward who could potentially play in the four-spot for the Vols. He’s a big man but not really big enough to be a true five.

Last season he averaged eight points and nearly six rebounds per game.

Against Tennessee, he was especially good in both meetings. In the first meeting in Nashville, Carey recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

In the second meeting in Knoxville, he had 18 points and seven rebounds. The Florida native shot well from the field in both games.

A four-star rated transfer according to On3, Carey would potentially come to Tennessee as a junior.

Last night Carey posted a story on his Instagram of him playing in Knoxville.

Down at the very bottom in tiny letters it just says “soon.” You’ll have to zoom in.