Lyons Commitment Shocks Vols Recruiting | SEC Basketball News

Tennessee’s basketball recruiting hit a snag as top Maryland point guard J’Lon Lyons flipped his commitment to Butler, leaving the Vols without their first pledge for the 2027 class. Once a priority target, Lyons — ranked 41st nationally — chose Butler after his first official visit, canceling his scheduled Tennessee trip. Now, Rick Barnes’ staff is pivoting, focusing on high-potential recruits like five-star prospect Antonio Pemberton and others including Micah Gordon, Chris Brown, and Dylan Jones, hoping to salvage a strong class despite this major setback. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e73e6b606d433e6