Tennessee Hosting Kennesaw State Forward Braedan Lue for Official Visit

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By Aidan Sidoti

KNOXVILLE – Tennessee basketball will host Kennesaw State transfer forward Braedan Lue for an official visit on Wednesday, as first reported by VolQuest’s Mike Wilson.

Lue announced his intention to transfer from Kennesaw State on March 30 after a breakout sophomore season in which he earned Conference USA All-Defensive Team honors. The Douglasville (GA) native appeared in 35 games for the Owls, starting 34, and averaged 10.9 points on 45.2% shooting along with 5.3 rebounds in 26.5 minutes per game. Listed at 6-foot-9, 235 pounds, he also added 1.4 blocks and 1.2 assists during his sophomore campaign.

A visit to Knoxville gives Barnes and his staff a closer look at a player who fits exactly what the staff is looking for on the defensive side of the floor. Lue’s ability to guard multiple positions and finish around the rim makes him one of the more enticing frontcourt bench options available in the portal.

If he were to join the Vols, Lue would become the sixth transfer addition for Tennessee this offseason, as the current class includes Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade, Cal guard Dai Dai Ames, Loyola Chicago center Miles Rubin, Notre Dame forward Jalen Haralson, and VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr. as Barnes looks to fill out the remaining roster spots.