Tennessee basketball lands forward D.J. Jefferson for 2022 class. Here’s what Rick Barnes said.

D.J. Jefferson, a leading-150 participant in the 2022 course, signed with Tennessee basketball on Friday.

He decommitted from Tulsa in March and selected the Vols more than Wake Forest and Washington State.

Jefferson is a 6-foot-5 tiny forward from Minnesota Prep Academy in Saint Paul. He is rated a 4-star prospect and the No. 131 player general in the 2022 class by 247Athletics Composite

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“D.J. is a large amount of exciting to be close to,” UT coach Rick Barnes said in a faculty launch. “He’s bought an partaking character and infectious favourable electricity. That power truly interprets to the basketball courtroom. He’s an thrilling participant in changeover who loves getting out in the open courtroom. D.J. is also a significant-degree defender with massive shoulders and a extensive wingspan. I believe Tennessee lovers will appreciate obtaining to know him and viewing him compete.”

UT has two open up scholarships accessible for the 2022-23 roster. Five-star wing Julian Phillips and four-star Knox Catholic level guard B.J. Edwards by now signed, and Indiana transfer position guard Tyreke Key will sign up for the mix.

Tobe Awaka, a 6-8 ability ahead, is slotted for the 2023 class. But he could select to reclassify in the 2022 course.

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