Jaylen Carey - College Basketball News & Rumors

Analyzing Jaylen Carey's Fit With Mizzou Basketball Missouri men's basketball has landed the commitment of former Tennessee forward Jaylen Carey, per Joe Tipton. Carey is the first transfer po...

APRIL 14 • SI.COM

Committing to Missouri Carey has committed to Missouri for the 2026-27 season, according to Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Carey played the 2025-26 season at Tennessee, averaging 7.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. With previous stints at JMU and Vanderbilt, this will be Carey's fourth program in four years of eligibility.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Decides to enter portal Carey intends to enter the transfer portal, according to Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Carey, a junior 6-foot-8 forward, started in eight of his 37 appearances for the Vols in 2025-26. However, he's decided to enter the portal again, meaning he'll play for a fourth different program in four seasons.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ament scores 18 as Tennessee beats Iowa State 76-62 to advance to third straight Elite Eight

Nate Ament finished with 18 points, Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 16, and Tennessee beat Iowa State 76-62 to advance to the Elite Eight for the third straight year

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Goes for double-double Carey provided 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Friday's 76-62 victory over Iowa State.

Impact Carey had his first double-double of the calendar year and fourth of the season. The Volunteers used their advantage in the frontcourt to dominate the boards. The 6-8 junior used some nifty post passing to help Tennessee score in the paint. Carey will come off the bench on Sunday to help the Michigan size in the Elite Eight.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 Vanderbilt beats No. 25 Tennessee 75-68 to reach SEC semifinals

Duke Miles scored a season-high 30 points as No. 22 Vanderbilt beat 25th-ranked Tennessee 75-68 Friday to advance to the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Tennessee plays Auburn in SEC Tournament

The No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers play the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Tanner leads No. 24 Vanderbilt against No. 23 Tennessee after 34-point game

No. 24 Vanderbilt plays the No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers after Tyler scored 34 points in the Commodores' 89-86 overtime win over the Ole Miss Rebels

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Philon's late jumper leads No. 17 Alabama over No. 22 Tennessee 71-69

Labaron Philon Jr. hit a jumper with 22.8 seconds left to lead No. 17 Alabama to a 71-69 win over No. 22 Tennessee

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Ja'Kobi Gillespie leads Tennessee to 69-65 win over No. 19 Vanderbilt

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 17 points as Tennessee outlasted No. 19 Vanderbilt 69-65 in a back-and-forth affair

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Scores seven in return game Carey finished Saturday's 69-65 win over Vanderbilt with seven points (2-7 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 26 minutes.

Impact Carey played for the Commodores for two seasons before transferring to rival Tennessee. The 6-8 forward had the last laugh on Saturday in the Volunteers' fourth straight win. Over the winning streak, the junior has averaged 6.3 points and 6.3 rebounds. He has started the last two games. Tennessee heads to Missouri on Tuesday. Carey had six points and 10 rebounds in an overtime win over the Tigers last season when he was with Vandy.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Ament, Jaylen Carey propel Tennessee to 77-69 victory over Auburn

Nate Ament had 22 points, Jaylen Carey came off the bench to score 13 and Tennessee beat Auburn 77-69

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Goes for 13 points, eight boards Carey (undisclosed) finished with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Saturday's 77-69 win over Auburn.

Impact Carey played a combined 27 minutes in his two previous game and provided just three points and eight boards. He was big against Auburn and his fourth double-digit scoring game in SEC play. The Vanderbilt transfer is averaging 8.6 points and 6.3 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Active Saturday Carey (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Carey, who was listed as probable earlier this week due to undisclosed reasons, will be available for Saturday's game against the Tigers. The 6-foot-8 junior has been productive off the bench for the Volunteers this season, averaging 8.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 18.1 minutes per game (20 games).

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available Saturday Carey (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Tennessee's clash with Auburn on Saturday.

Impact Carey has yet to miss a game this season, and even though he popped up on the injury report, that shouldn't change given his probable designation. The junior forward averages 8.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Carey (leg) is off the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Georgia.

Impact Carey will be available for the Vols after being deemed questionable due to a leg injury. The junior forward will aim to advantage of his opportunities.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Wednesday Carey (leg) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Georgia.

Impact Carey hyperextended his leg during Tennessee's most recent game, but it looks like the injury won't require him to miss a game. The junior forward is averaging 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 18.4 minutes spanning 19 appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ament leads Tennessee against Georgia after 29-point game

Tennessee plays the Georgia Bulldogs after Nate Ament scored 29 points in the Volunteers' 79-73 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

May have hyperextended leg Carey is believed to have hyperextended his leg in the Volunteers' 79-73 win over Alabama, per Mike Wilson of On3.com.

Impact Carey left the game with just over 10 minutes to play, and didn't return to action. However, head coach Rick Barnes suggested that the forward could've returned to action if absolutely necessary. Still, Carey remains a question mark for the Vols' next game, a Jan. 27 clash at Georgia.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains leg injury vs. Bama Carey suffered a left leg injury in Tennessee's clash with Alabama on Saturday night, per Mike Wilson of On3.

Impact Carey had two points, five rebounds and one assist before he was knocked out of the Volunteers' clash with Alabama. The forward was taken to the locker room and appeared to be in significant pain. The extent -- and severity -- of Carey's injury is currently unknown.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting at Alabama Carey (undisclosed) isn't starting against Alabama on Saturday.

Impact Carey is replaced by J.P. Estrella in the Vols' starting five, who will earn his first career start. Carey got his first start since the opener in the Jan. 17 loss to Kentucky, but will now return to the bench against the Crimson Tide.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky completes another second-half comeback to stun No. 24 Tennessee, 80-78

Denzel Aberdeen scored 22 points, 18 in the second half, and Kentucky rallied from a 17-point first-half deficit to knock off No. 24 Tennessee, 80-78

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Snags seven rebounds Carey ended with six points (3-12 FG), seven rebounds and three assists over 21 minutes during Saturday's 80-78 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Carey had a chance to tie the game in the waning seconds after he snagged an offensive rebound off a intentionally missed free throw, but he was stuffed by several Wildcats. The 6-8 forward has averaged 9.5 points and 5.8 rebounds over his last five games. Carey has scored in double digits in six of his last eight contests.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Ament scores 23, 10 in 2OTs, as No. 24 Tennessee tops Texas A&M 87-82

Nate Ament scored 23 points, 10 of which came in the two overtime periods, as No. 24 Tennessee beat Texas A&M, 87-82

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Ja'Kobi Gillespie scores 34 in No. 21 Tennessee's 85-71 win over Texas

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 34 points to lead No. 21 Tennessee to a 85-71 victory over Texas

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

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Ament scores 18 as Tennessee beats Iowa State 76-62 to advance to third straight Elite Eight

No. 22 Vanderbilt beats No. 25 Tennessee 75-68 to reach SEC semifinals

Tennessee plays Auburn in SEC Tournament

Tanner leads No. 24 Vanderbilt against No. 23 Tennessee after 34-point game

Philon's late jumper leads No. 17 Alabama over No. 22 Tennessee 71-69

Ja'Kobi Gillespie leads Tennessee to 69-65 win over No. 19 Vanderbilt

Nate Ament, Jaylen Carey propel Tennessee to 77-69 victory over Auburn

Ament leads Tennessee against Georgia after 29-point game

Kentucky completes another second-half comeback to stun No. 24 Tennessee, 80-78

Nate Ament scores 23, 10 in 2OTs, as No. 24 Tennessee tops Texas A&M 87-82

Ja'Kobi Gillespie scores 34 in No. 21 Tennessee's 85-71 win over Texas