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Tennessee lands VCU big man Christian Fermin, adding size and defense via portal - Toronto Star
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Tennessee basketball has added another piece to its roster with the commitment of VCU’s Christian Fermin via the portal. The 6-foot-10 center will join the Volunteers for the 2023-24 season, enhancing both the team's size and defensive capabilities.
Fermin, a native of Brooklyn, New York, averaged 9.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game during his junior year at VCU in 2022-23. His addition to Tennessee comes as part of a significant rebuilding effort under new head coach Josh Pastner, who took over the program earlier this summer.
“Christian is a big body that can stretch the floor and score f…
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