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Jaylen Carey is a junior forward who provides scoring punch off the bench, averaging 7.8 points in 18.6 minutes per game. He adds 6.1 rebounds per game to go with his scoring. He takes care of the ball with just 1.1 turnovers per game.
Jaylen Carey took a winding path to Rocky Top, playing at three programs in three seasons before landing at Tennessee. The 6-8 forward opened his college career at James Madison in 2023-24, then followed coach Mark Byington to Vanderbilt for the 2024-25 season. At Vanderbilt, Carey proved himself as a capable SEC contributor, averaging 8.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in just 20.2 minutes per game off the bench while helping the Commodores return to the NCAA Tournament. He entered the transfer portal in March 2025 and became the first player in men's basketball history to transfer between Vanderbilt and Tennessee. A physical power forward with excellent hands, strong offensive instincts, and quality passing ability, Carey arrived in Knoxville with two years of eligibility remaining and immediate SEC experience on his resume.
Career history
Jaylen Carey took a winding path to Rocky Top, playing at three programs in three seasons before landing at Tennessee. The 6-8 forward opened his college career at James Madison in 2023-24, then followed coach Mark Byington to Vanderbilt for the 2024-25 season. At Vanderbilt, Carey proved himself as a capable SEC contributor, averaging 8.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in just 20.2 minutes per game off the bench while helping the Commodores return to the NCAA Tournament. He entered the transfer portal in March 2025 and became the first player in men's basketball history to transfer between Vanderbilt and Tennessee. A physical power forward with excellent hands, strong offensive instincts, and quality passing ability, Carey arrived in Knoxville with two years of eligibility remaining and immediate SEC experience on his resume.
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