Tennessee Basketball Targets 2026 Four-Star PG—Could He Be the Next Game-Changer?

Toledo was the first school to offer him a scholarship on May 6. Other schools to offer Medlock Jr. a scholarship include Michigan State, Michigan, Oklahoma State, Creighton and Iowa.”Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Medlock Jr. announced.247Sports ranks Medlock Jr. as the No. 9 point guard in the class and the No. 6 player in Missouri.The 5-foot-11, 165-pound prospect plays for Link Academy in Branson, Missouri. Former Tennessee forward Julian Phillips and current Vols’ center Felix Okpara both played for Link Academy.Tennessee is looking to add to its 2026 basketball recruiting class. The Vols offered a scholarship to four-star point guard Carlos Medlock Jr.Tennessee does not have a commitment in its 2026 basketball recruiting class. The Vols have six commitments in their 2025 basketball recruiting class: forward DeWayne Brown, small forward Amari Evans, point guard Troy Henderson, forward Nate Ament, shooting guard Clarence Massamba and shooting guard Ethan Burg.

Tennessee’s basketball program is stirring the pot early for the 2026 recruiting haul, casting a keen eye toward promising talent like Carlos Medlock Jr., a four-star point guard who recently snagged a scholarship offer from the Vols. The young guard—standing 5-foot-11 and packing 165 pounds—plies his trade at Link Academy in Branson, Missouri, a breeding ground that’s seen former Vol Julian Phillips and the current center Felix Okpara lace up before him. Ranked ninth among point guards nationally and sixth within Missouri by 247Sports, Medlock Jr.’s court vision and game smarts have already drawn attention far beyond just Tennessee. Offers have rolled in from notable programs such as Michigan State, Michigan, Oklahoma State, Creighton, and Iowa, with Toledo marking the earliest on May 6. Meanwhile, the Vols currently have no pledges locked in for 2026 but boast a promising roster of six commits for 2025, including standout forwards and guards. It’ll be fascinating to watch how this young prospect’s journey unfolds amid the competitive landscape of college hoops recruiting. LEARN MOREFollow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).