Rick Barnes: Tennessee Basketball Played ‘Soft’ In Loss At Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. — Rick Barnes raced from point-to-point quickly following Tennessee basketball’s 78-76 loss at Ole Miss before landing on the right description. “We play like we were — that’s soft, honestly,” Barnes said. “That’s being soft.” Tennessee’s 10th-year head coach was specifically discussing the six and-one opportunities Ole Miss had against the Vols on Wednesday […]
‘Money! Money!’: How Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp Called Jahmai Mashack’s Buzzer-Beating Game Winner
Tennessee Basketball radio broadcasters Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp had quite the memorable moment in the Food City Center over the weekend, as they were on the call for No. 5 Tennessee’s thrilling 79-76 victory over No. 6 Alabama in the third-to-last game of the regular season. Tennessee and Alabama traded punches throughout the game […]
Where Tennessee Basketball Ranks In AP Poll Following Win Over Alabama
Tennessee basketball moved up one-spot to No. 4 in the March 3 AP Poll following its 2-0 week with wins over LSU and Alabama. The Vols jumped rival Florida in the poll after the Gators went 1-1 with a loss at Georgia and a home win over Texas A&M. It was one of the best weeks […]
Jahmai Mashack Came Up Huge For Tennessee Basketball Before Game Winning Shot
Jahmai Mashack played hero for Tennessee basketball on Saturday afternoon, hitting the 35-foot jumper that lifted the fifth-ranked Vols past sixth-ranked Alabama 79-76. But Mashack had come up huge for Tennessee countless times before the 41st made three-pointer of his career went done. All you have to do is look at the moments right before. […]
WATCH: Tennessee’s Rick Barnes and Jahmai Mashack, Alabama’s Nate Oats React to Vols’ Narrow Win in Knoxville
Jahmai Mashack’s buzzer-beating three-pointer on Saturday evening gave No. 5 Tennessee an incredible win over No. 6 Alabama in a game that Vol fans won’t soon be forgetting – if ever. “I hope this game sticks in Tennessee basketball history,” Mashack said after the game. “I hope this stays in fan’s hearts.” Tennessee trailed Alabama […]
‘Welcome To March’: Inside Jahmai Mashack’s Buzzer-Beater To Beat Alabama
Jahmai Mashack ends every Tennessee basketball shoot around the same way. Felix Okpara comes and stands in front of him as he attempts a deep three-pointer of the Volunteer big man. Hours after the Vols’ Saturday shoot around and with the game’s final seconds waning away, Okpara set a screen and Alabama’s Clifford Omoruyi was […]
WATCH: Tennessee Basketball’s Jahmai Mashack Hits 35 Footer At The Buzzer To Beat Alabama
Tennessee basketball entered the day 11-0 in game’s where Jahmai Mashack made a three-pointer. He waited 39:59 to make his first against Alabama. Mashack drilled a 35-foot bomb at the buzzer to beat Alabama 79-76 as the Vols improved to 12-0 in games where Mashack made a three-pointer. Before Mashack hit the game winner, he […]
LSU HC Matt McMahon: Zakai Zeigler, Jahmai Mashack Are Like Lockdown Cornerbacks
Tennessee basketball’s backcourt was fantastic on the defensive end in the Vols’ 65-59 win over LSU on Tuesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The duo of Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack did what they’re known for and held LSU’s top offensive players under their season averages. Following the game, LSU head coach Matt […]
Three Quick Takeaways: Tennessee Basketball Wins Slugfest Against LSU
Despite a sloppy first half, Tennessee basketball knocked off LSU 65-59 on Tuesday night in Baton Rouge. Felix Okpara and Jahmai Mashack sparked Tennessee on both ends while a late Tigers push cut into the Vols’ lead but never proved to be a real threat. Here’s three quick takeaways on the Vols win at LSU. […]
Tennessee Basketball AC Says Criticism Of Jahmai Mashack Value Is ‘Stupid’
Tennessee basketball’s starting lineup and usage of Jahmai Mashack has been an ongoing point of conversation around the Vols over the course of conference play, including for myself. Meeting with the media on Monday morning, Tennessee assistant coach Rod Clark went to bat for the senior guard and defended Mashack’s usage. “I see some of […]