Terrence Hill Jr. broke out this past season for VCU, raising his stats across the board despite playing off the bench. After averaging 3.4 points, 0.6 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game during his freshman year, Hill stepped up for the Rams in his sophomore season and posted a prolific stat line of 15.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
The 6’3″ guard made his mark in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, delivering his best performance of the season in VCU’s 82-78 overtime win over North Carolina. He scored 34 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in 40 minutes, helping the Rams advance to the second round.
3 Schools to Watch With Terrence Hill Jr. in the Transfer Portal
Hill’s breakout season earned him the conference’s Most Improved Player and Sixth Man of the Year awards, as well as a spot on the All-Atlantic 10 Conference Team. The individual awards he received and the NCAA Tournament appearance were enough for the 20-year-old to test his marketability in the transfer portal, where he announced his intention on April 3.
His official entry into the transfer portal led to offers from Power Four Conference schools that are willing to acquire his services next season. With this in mind, here are the three college basketball programs that could be in the running for Hill’s commitment.
Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas head coach Bill Self has found quality players through the transfer portal who have contributed to the team’s quest over the years. The Jayhawks have contacted Hill and are scheduled for an official visit on Monday.
Hill could follow in the footsteps of Tre White and Zeke Mayo, who were acquired via the portal and put up outstanding numbers during their time at Kansas. Self has the luxury of time if he secures Hill’s commitment, as the guard has two years of college eligibility remaining.
Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee is expected to lose at least 10 players next season due to eligibility issues and the transfer portal. Freshman forward Nate Ament has not yet officially declared for the NBA Draft and has not made a statement about his next move.
The situation has allowed Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes to make simple yet effective moves in the portal to rebuild his team. He secured Tyler Lundblade’s commitment. Lundblade, a Belmont transfer, has developed a reputation as a reliable long-range shooter over the past two seasons.
Meanwhile, Hill could become another Tennessee commit, as the Volunteers have expressed interest in signing him for the 2026-27 season. Reports say the guard has scheduled an official visit for Wednesday, immediately after the Kansas visit.
Kentucky Wildcats
Hill’s experience as an off-the-bench producer could be a plus for Kentucky head coach Mark Pope, provided Pope picks up the phone and expresses interest in giving Hill a spot on the Wildcats next season.
Pope’s equal-opportunity mantra, in which most of his rotation players would get significant minutes, could work for Hill, as he has proven he can consistently contribute to the Rams despite limited playing time in the first two seasons.
He could be the combo guard Kentucky badly needs following the transfers of Denzel Aberdeen and Collin Chandler to other programs and the departure of Otega Oweh due to eligibility. His fearless approach and deep shooting could make him a fit for Pope’s offensive schemes if he signs with the Wildcats.
