Former Vol Keon Johnson Hits Overtime Game-Winner in Summer League Opener, Candace Parker Calls the Action
Keon Johnson called “game” on Friday night in Sin City. Candace Parker called for “Rocky Top” to be played. With opportunities winding down in the overtime period of Friday’s NBA Summer League opener between Brooklyn and Indiana, former Tennessee guard and former Summer League champion Keon Johnson hit a game-winning turnaround jump shot to give […]
How Former Vols Performed In The NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League ended on Sunday as the Portland Trail Blazers claimed the 2022 league title. There were seven former Vols competing in the NBA Summer League this year including a pair of players on the summer league champs. Let’s take a look at how the seven former Tennessee players performed this summer. Kennedy […]
WATCH: Keon Johnson Throws Down Monster Dunk
Former Tennessee shooting guard Keon Johnson threw down a massive reverse dunk in the Trail Blazers’ NBA Summer League Championship win over the New York Knicks Sunday afternoon. Keon Johnson with a reverse slam 🤯 Watch Now on ESPN pic.twitter.com/tGjFLfJpBk — NBA (@NBA) July 17, 2022 The Las Angeles Clippers selected Johnson with the 21st […]
Tennessee Signee Julian Phillips Already Projecting as First Round Draft Pick
Tennessee basketball has been producing talent for the NBA at an impressive rate in the last handful of years. Since 2019, Tennessee has sent five players to the league via the NBA Draft, which is the most players the Vols have sent in a three-year stretch since 1982-1984. Tennessee’s five picks over that timeframe were […]
Kennedy Chandler Tabbed a ‘Substantial Riser’ In Latest NBA Mock Draft
After a tremendous run during the SEC Tournament and the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, Kennedy Chandler has been a name to watch on the NBA draft boards. The Tennessee freshman led the Vols in scoring (13.9 PPG), assists (4.7 APG), and steals (2.2 SPG) during a solid debut year in Knoxville. With […]
Former Vol Shining In New NBA Home
March Madness: Jusin Moore Injury Impact on Jayhawks NBA rookie Keon Johnson’s production is rapidly increasing, peaking with a career performance Monday night against Oklahoma City. The Los Angeles Clippers selected Johnson with the 21st pick in the 2021 NBA Draft but the Shelbyville, Tennessee native struggled to find a consistent role. After bouncing back […]
Where NBA Mock Drafts Have Kennedy Chandler Following NCAA Tournament
#11 Michigan Advances To The Sweet 16 Defeating #3 Tennessee, Kennedy Chandler Kennedy Chandler’s debut season in Knoxville has come to a close. The freshman point guard from Memphis had a strong and memorable season at Tennessee, battling through obstacles and adversity to become one of the SEC’s top guards. By the end of his […]
Report: VFL Keon Johnson Dealt in NBA Trade
2022 All-Star Reserves Announced Former Tennessee star and current NBA rookie Keon Johnson is on the move before the conclusion of his first full season. After being taken with the 21st overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Johnson is being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Portland Trail Blazers. In a report […]
How Former Vols Performed In NBA Summer League
Seven former Tennessee basketball players played in this August’s NBA Summer League. From first round picks Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer making their professional basketball debuts to former undrafted players Kyle Alexander and Yves Pons trying to prove their worth, Tennessee was well represented in the summer league. Here’s how the Vols performed. Kyle Alexander […]
Keon Johnson Up Close and Personal to Yves Pons NBA Block as Opponent, Not Teammate
Keon Johnson could only watch from halfcourt as Yves Pons locked onto his target and took off to block a dunk at the rim. And to make matters worse for Johnson, it wasn’t the only instance, as he witnessed a Pons block up close and personal earlier in the game as well. It seems safe […]
