Rick Barnes Reveals Deciding Factor For Tennessee’s Fifth Starting Spot
Tennessee basketball has used four different starting lineups in its first four games this season. Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Nate Ament and Felix Okpara have started every game and will remain in the Vols’ first five as long as they’re healthy. Rick Barnes inserted Cade Phillips at the four-spot over Jaylen Carey after just one game and […]
Everything Ethan Burg Said About First Two Weeks With Tennessee Basketball
Israeli shooting guard Ethan Burg has spent just over two weeks on Tennessee’s campus as he begins to get accustomed with the American game and the Volunteer basketball program. Burg met with the local media for the first time Tuesday ahead of the Vols’ first official preseason practice. Burg discussed playing in the FIBA EuroCup, […]
WATCH: Tennessee Basketball’s Rick Barnes, Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Ethan Burg Preview Season
Tuesday afternoon marked the start of official practices for Tennessee basketball ahead of the 2025-26 season. To kickoff the important milestone of the offseason, Vols head coach Rick Barnes and guards Ja’Kobi GIllespie and Ethan Burg spoke to the media in press conferences to give their thoughts. Barnes, freshly off of signing a lifetime contract […]
Ethan Burg Arrives In Knoxville, Tennessee Basketball Roster Fully Set
Israeli shooting guard Ethan Burg arrived in Knoxville Monday night two months after committing to Tennessee. Burg was the last member of the 2025-26 team to arrive on campus, now giving the Vols a complete roster as fall workouts continue. from @EuroBasket yesterday to Rocky Top today full squad assembled — Ethan Burg has arrived […]
Tennessee Signee Ethan Burg Makes Israeli National Team Ahead Of FIBA European Championship
Tennessee basketball signee Ethan Burg has made the Israeli national team and will compete for his country in the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket Championships. It’s quite the honor for Burg, who committed to Tennessee back in July after spending the last two years playing for the Bnei Herzeliya in the Ligat Winner League in Israel. Burg […]
When Tennessee Basketball International Signees Will Arrive On Campus
Tennessee basketball concluded its summer practices on Thursday afternoon as Rick Barnes’ 11th team in Knoxville now gets a few weeks off before the start of the fall semester and the resumption of team workouts. But the Vols did not have their whole roster in Knoxville this summer as international signees Clarence Massamba and Ethan […]
What Rick Barnes Said About Tennessee Basketball Signing Ethan Burg
Tennessee basketball officially announced the signing of Israeli combo guard Ethan Burg Thursday afternoon. Burg committed to Tennessee last week after visiting the Vols at the end of June. A 22-year old who turns 23 in September, Burg spent two years serving in the Israeli military before playing two professional seasons for Bnei Herzeliya in […]
International Tennessee Commit Ethan Burg Granted Multiple Years Of Eligibility
The NCAA has granted Tennessee basketball international commit Ethan Burg three years of eligibility, GoVols247’s Ben McKee first reported and a source confirmed to RTI Wednesday. A 22-year old combo guard, Burg committed to Tennessee basketball last week after playing two seasons of professional basketball in his home country of Israel. The two years of […]
WATCH: Ethan Burg Brings an Impressive Skill Set With Him to Tennessee Basketball
Tennessee bolstered its 2025-2026 roster on Friday afternoon with a commitment from Israeli shooting guard Ethan Burg. Burg will come to Knoxville after playing two professional seasons with Bnei Herzliya in the Ligat Winner League in Israel. He also served two years with the Israeli military prior to his time in professional basketball. In the […]
Impact Analysis: What Ethan Burg’s Commitment Means For Tennessee Basketball
Tennessee basketball added to its roster Friday afternoon, landing a commitment from Israeli guard Ethan Burg, rounding out its roster for the 2025-26 season. A 22-year old who served two-years in the Israeli military and played two seasons for the Israeli professional team Bnei Herzeliya, Burg provides another backcourt option for the Vols entering next […]