Tennessee is down to the final three for one of its top center targets, with four-star big man Chris Brown set to make his college decision on Friday, November 13.
Brown, a member of the 2027 class, trimmed his list to Tennessee, Mississippi State and Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon, according to a report from Sam Kayser. The 6-foot-9, 210-pound center is ranked No. 114 overall in the 247 Composite, along with checking in as the No. 17 center and the No. 12 player in Arizona.
The Vols have been in the hunt for a while. Tennessee offered Brown back in May, making it one of the first programs to get involved, and he later took his official visit to Knoxville on September 16. That was the only public official visit he announced.
Mississippi State entered the picture more recently, offering Brown on October 13, but the Bulldogs clearly made enough of an impression to land among his finalists. Oklahoma has been in the mix since June, though Brown did not announce a visit to see the Sooners this fall.
Brown plays at Dream City Christian in Glendale, Arizona, and his profile points to a center with real upside. His size and athleticism project well as a lob threat and rim protector, and he’s also shown he can help on the glass as a rebounder.
Tennessee still does not have a commitment in the 2027 class, but the Vols remain in strong position with several prospects in both 2027 and 2028. Multiple top recruits from those classes have already made their way to Rocky Top for official and unofficial visits during football season.
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