RALEIGH — With the transfer portal open on April 7, hundreds of college basketball players are looking for new homes following the 2025-26 season. NC State recently hired Justin Gainey to be the new head coach after he finished an Elite Eight run as Tennessee's associate head coach under Rick Barnes. Now, he's trying to build his first roster at his alma mater in Raleigh. In the transfer portal era, many players elect to follow members of their coaching staff to different schools depending on the relationship with the assistant or head coach on the move. Gainey was heavily involved in recruiting at Tennessee, meaning his relationships run deep. With two key Volunteers announcing their intention to transfer, a reunion with the Wolfpack could be coming. J.P. Estrella Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward J.P. Estrella (13) during a press conference ahead of the Midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.…