Former Vols’ basketball signee announces transfer destination

Former Tennessee basketball signee announces transfer destination.

Chris Ledlum announced his commitment to St. John’s on Wednesday.

Ledlum announced his commitment to Tennessee in April. He signed with the Vols in May.

Ledlum re-entered the NCAA transfer portal on July 13.

He will play for first-year head coach Rick Pitino at St. John’s.

The 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward is from Brooklyn, New York. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

Ledlum averaged 18.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game last season. He earned unanimous first-team All-Ivy League honors and was a first-team NABC All-District selection.

Before signing with Harvard, Ledlum was named 2019 Massachusetts Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year at Northfield Mount Hermon School in Gill, Massachusetts.

Tennessee will tip off its 2023-24 season on Nov. 10 at Wisconsin.

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