Tennessee Basketball: A Reason For Optimism Amongst Three-Game Losing Streak
Tennessee basketball was riding high after acing its first test of the season and defeating Houston 76-73 just over two weeks ago in Las Vegas. Since then, things have been dicey for Tennessee. The Vols have lost three straight gams since and are looking for answers with a week off. Rick Barnes’ team lost to […]
Where Tennessee Basketball Ranks In AP Poll Following Winless Week
Despite a disappointing week, Tennessee basketball remains in the final spots of the Dec. 8 AP Poll. The Vols dropped seven-spots from No. 13 to No. 20 following their winless week with losses against Syracuse and Illinois. It’s tied for the lowest Tennessee has been ranked this season. However, the Vols’ streak of weeks ranked […]
Rick Barnes: Tennessee Basketball Doesn’t ‘Understand Exactly What Goes Into Winning’
NASHVILLE, Tn. — Rick Barnes doesn’t make an opening statement in postgame press conferences. But his answer to the first question often turns in different directions and takes the shape of an opening statement with his thoughts on the game. In the midst of a winding answer following Tennessee basketball’s 75-63 loss against Illinois, Barnes revealed […]
Everything Tennessee HC Rick Barnes Said Following Loss Against Illinois
NASHVILLE, Tn. — Tennessee basketball dropped its third straight game on Saturday night, falling to Illinois 75-62 at Bridgestone Arena. The Vols led with 10 minutes to left but were terrible down the stretch as Illinois coasted to a victory. Following the game, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes discussed defensive issues, not understanding what it takes […]
WATCH: Tennessee Guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Assistant Justin Gainey Preview Bounce-Back Opportunity Against Illinois
After starting the season at 7-0 with a win over No. 3 Houston in the Players Era Festival from Las Vegas, Tennessee Basketball has dropped two straight games. The Vols fell to Kansas in a neutral-site contest in Las Vegas before losing to Syracuse in a true road contest this past Tuesday. Tennessee will have […]
WATCH: Rick Barnes, Tennessee Players React to Vols’ Win Over Houston in Las Vegas
Tennessee Basketball earned a true statement win on Tuesday night in Las Vegas with a 76-73 victory over No. 3 Houston. The Vols got revenge after the Cougars knocked the Vols out of the NCAA Tournament in the Elite Eight last spring in Indianapolis. This was a true marquee win for Rick Barnes’ squad. Led […]
Three Quick Takeaways: Tennessee Basketball Outlasts Houston In Thriller
LAS VEGAS — Bishop Boswell led a new look Tennessee basketball team to an old school Vol hoops win, forcing a seven-minute second half scoring drought to earn a 76-73 victory over No. 3 Houston. Three quick takeaways on a marquee early season win for the Vols. More From RTI:How Tennessee’s Bishop Boswell, JP Estrella Performed […]
Tennessee Basketball’s Ja’Kobi Gillepie, Nate Ament Flash Star Power Against Rutgers
LAS VEGAS — Ja’Kobi Gillespie came out fast, scoring 13 points in the first nine minutes. After a slow start, Nate Ament caught fire by scoring 17 points in the final 10 minutes of the first half. Tennessee’s star tandem shined in the Vols’ 85-60 win over Rutgers on Monday afternoon. “They can be special, there’s […]
Three Quick Takeaways: Tennessee Basketball Bludgeons Rutgers
LAS VEGAS — Tennessee point guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie took aim and drilled a three-pointer from the left wing on the Vols’ second possession of the game. It was a sign of things to come as Tennessee blitzed Rutgers 85-60 in its opening game at the Players Era. The early start time locally did nothing to […]
No. 20 Tennessee Basketball vs. TSU: How To Watch, Betting Odds, Prediction
Tennessee basketball is back in action on Thursday night when it hosts Tennessee State in its final tuneup before heading to Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival to begin a run of six straight games against power five opponents. Here’s everything to know about the matchup from the broadcast details to the betting odds […]