Vanderbilt big man Jaylen Carey has made the decision to transfer to rival Tennessee, announcing the move on social media. Carey, who stands at 6-8 and weighs 265 pounds, played for James Madison before joining Vanderbilt for his sophomore season. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining and recently completed a season with the Commodores where he averaged 8 points and 5 rebounds per game. His numbers improved to 9.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game against SEC competition.
Despite a drop in his field-goal shooting percentage in the 2024-25 season, Carey had standout performances against Tennessee, with a season-high of 18 points in one game. He also recorded a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds in an earlier meeting between the two teams.
Carey’s decision to switch sides in this SEC rivalry adds an interesting dynamic to future matchups between the two teams. It will be exciting to see how Carey, who is known for his productivity on the court, performs for the Vols as he faces his former team. Fans of both Vanderbilt and Tennessee will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how this transfer impacts the rivalry moving forward.
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