Tennessee basketball is making waves in recruiting with the arrival of three-star point guard Zyree Collins for his first visit to Knoxville this weekend. Collins, a 6-foot, 165-pound playmaker from St. Louis, is checking out the Vols as they prepare to face No. 23 Arkansas in their SEC opener, a major weekend matchup.
Though largely flying under the radar so far, Collins holds offers from six schools, with Murray State and Saint Louis among the top programs courting him. Ranked as the No. 28 point guard in the 2025 class and the No. 8 player in Missouri, Collins brings serious potential to the table. He’s also the younger brother of former Saint Louis star Yuri Collins, who considered Tennessee before ultimately returning for his senior year. Yuri was one of the nation’s top point guards, averaging 11.2 points and 10.1 assists per game during his standout season.
This is a pivotal recruiting cycle for Rick Barnes and the Vols, who have eight available scholarships for the 2025 class. With key players like Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack set to graduate, Tennessee is building for the future with a significant focus on their next big additions. The Vols have already signed two four-star recruits—Amari Jefferson and DeWayne Brown—and are targeting elite players like five-star guards Brayden Burries and Nate Ament.
With three scholarships now open after Cam Carr’s departure, Tennessee is pushing hard to strengthen its roster, and Collins’ visit could be a major step toward landing this talented point guard. Keep an eye on how the Vols build momentum as the 2025 recruiting race heats up.
