Ethan Burg's transition to Tennessee, SEC basketball detailed by Rick Barnes

2025 Israeli combo guard Ethan Burg committed to the Vols on July 18.

He will have three years of eligibility at Tennessee.The 22-year-old, 6-foot-3, 187-pound prospect served two years in the Israeli military and played two seasons with Bnei Herzliya Basket in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes discussed Burg signing with the Vols on Thursday."We are excited for Ethan and his family to join Tennessee basketball," Barnes said.

"He is a confident young man who plays with an edge.

Ethan is a talented combo guard with backcourt versatility who is excellent in transition and can really get to the basket off the bounce.

"He also has the ability to shoot the ball.

Ethan's experience playing high-level international basketball should help him make a smooth transition to the SEC."Burg also received interest from Duke, Louisville and Minnesota for his commitment.More: Tennessee basketball hires assistant with 43 years of college coaching experienceFollow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Ethan Burg signs with Tennessee basketball from Israel.

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