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Jaylen Carey Transfers from Tennessee to Missouri Men's Basketball

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Missouri Basketball Lands Transfer Jaylen Carey

University of Missouri men's basketball has added forward/center Jaylen Carey via the NCAA transfer portal. Carey announced his commitment to the program on March 29, 2026, via social media. He previously played for the University of Tennessee during the 2026 season and for Vanderbilt University in 2025.

Player Background and Physical Profile

Jaylen Carey is listed at 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 267 pounds. His hometown is Southwest Ranches, Florida. He is the son of former NFL All-Pro offensive tackle Vernon Carey.

His physical profile includes a reported wingspan over 7 feet 1 inch and a standing reach of 8 feet 9.25 inches. According to major recruiting services, his composite ratings at the time of his initial recruitment were a 0.8900 (No. 171) from 247Sports and a 92.13 (No. 159) from On3 Sports. The EvanMiya Forecasted BPR rating lists him at 3.30 (No. 67).

Collegiate Career and Statistics

Carey has played for three different programs in his collegiate career: James Madison (2024), Vanderbilt (2025), and Tennessee (2026).

Statistical Overview by Season:

  • Tennessee (2026): Played 45.7% of available minutes. Recorded an offensive rating of 111.1, a usage rate of 22.7%, and shot 49.8% on two-point field goals. His offensive rebound percentage was 17.1% and his defensive rebound percentage was 19.1%.
  • Vanderbilt (2025): Played 50.2% of available minutes. Recorded an offensive rating of 103.1 and shot 54.5% on two-point field goals. His offensive rebound percentage was 12.5% and his defensive rebound percentage was 20.8%.
  • James Madison (2024): Played 36.9% of available minutes. Recorded an offensive rating of 126.9 and shot 71.1% on two-point field goals. His offensive rebound percentage was 9.3% and his defensive rebound percentage was 20.5%.

Playing Style

Data from Synergy Sports indicates that during his 2026 season at Tennessee, 186 of his 223 total shot attempts were at the rim. His statistical profile highlights rebounding, particularly on the offensive glass, as a key component of his play.