“Shocking Turn: Former Fordham Basketball Star Commits to Tennessee, Igniting Rivalry and Hopes for a Championship!”

In a surprising turn of events, Tennessee has bolstered its 2025 basketball recruiting class with the latest commitment from point guard Troy Henderson. This 6-foot-1 standout, hailing from John Marshall High School in Richmond, Virginia, announced his decision to join the Vols, declaring a bold “1000% commitment” on social media. Henderson’s journey to this point has been quite the rollercoaster—originally committed to Fordham, he unfurled his decommitment on the same night Tennessee triumphed over UCLA in the NCAA tournament. As the excitement builds around his new chapter with the Volunteers, he joins a growing roster that now features three prospects, including notable additions like DeWayne Brown and Amari Evans. The future looks bright for Vols basketball! LEARN MORE.

2025 point guard prospect Troy Henderson committed to the Vols Tuesday. “1000% commitment,” Henderson said on X.Tennessee’s 2025 basketball recruiting class has expanded to three members with the addition of Henderson.Tennessee added a surprise flip for its 2025 basketball recruiting class.The 6-foot-1 180-pound prospect plays for John Marshall High School in Richmond, Virginia. Marshall defeated Graham High School, 107-81 ,in the Virginia Class 2 Basketball State Finals.Tennessee was Henderson’s lone Power Five offer. Henderson’s additional offers included High Point, Murray State, and University of Texas Arlington.

6-foot-9 center DeWayne Brown from Hoover, Alabama committed to the Vols over Mississippi State on April 21, 2024. 6-foot-5 shooting guard Amari Evans from Atlanta, Georgia chose Tennessee over Pittsburgh and Xavier on Nov. 2, 2024.Henderson was originally committed to Fordham. He announced his decommitment from the Rams Saturday, the same night Tennessee defeated UCLA in the NCAA tournament.