Justin Powell transfers to Tennessee

Auburn guard Justin Powell is transferring to Tennessee.

Auburn guard Justin Powell is transferring to Tennessee.

The 6-foot-6, 205-pound Powell played in 10 games for Auburn during the 2020-21 season.

He averaged 11.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game for the Tigers.

Powell entered the NCAA transfer portal on March 9.

Powell is from North Oldham High School in Prospect, Kentucky.

Auburn guard Justin Powell moves the ball against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Powell will play for Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes.

Barnes enters his seventh season at Tennessee for the upcoming 2021-22 campaign. He has compiled a 123-73 record (61-46 SEC) as the Vols’ head coach.

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