Report: Juke Harris to forgo 2026 NBA draft, transfer to Tennessee
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Wake Forest sophomore Juke Harris announced Monday on Instagram that he is transferring to Tennessee for the 2026-27 season and withdrawing from the 2026 NBA draft.
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Harris was named the ACC Most Improved Player last season, averaging 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 44.4% from the field. He ranked sixth in the country in total points (750) and 15th in free throws (195).
The 6-foot-7 guard was one of six players nationally to average at least 21 points and six rebounds per game. His 750 points ranked as the second-most in a single season in Wake Forest history, trailing only Len Chappell (932 points), whose number is retired by the program.
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Harris was one of 73 prospects invited to compete in the draft combine, which will take place May 10-17 in Chicago, Illinois. It is not known whether Harris still plans to participate in the annual event or if he will withdraw and make the transition to Knoxville.
The 20-year-old was considered a possible late first-round pick after his dramatic statistical improvement in a larger role on the court with the Demon Deacons. He finished with the highest increase in scoring average in the country after improving from a mark of 6.1 as a freshman.
Harris was viewed as one of the top available players in the transfer portal and will likely be a critical addition for coach Rick Barnes. The team projects to be among the favorites to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament with Harris now in the mix.
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