WATCH: No. 2 Tennessee Basketball Drops No. 1 Memphis in 2008 – Highlights
Thursday marks the 15-year anniversary of one of the most memorable and historic moments in the history of Tennessee athletics: the night that Tennessee basketball became the No. 1 team in the country for the first time in program history. Achieving that ranking, though, was no easy task. The No. 2-ranked Vols, led by head […]
This Week in UT Sports History – Dec. 16th-22nd
Each week, we take a look back at both the good and bad that happened in Tennessee athletics in our weekly column, This Week in UT Sports History.
Barnes has “Great Respect” for Hardaway Ahead of Saturday’s Game
Despite the drama after last year’s game, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes says he has nothing but respect for Memphis coach Penny Hardaway.
Another 4-Star Memphis LB Commits to Vols
Just an hour after his teammate, 4-star LB Bryson Eason, committed to the Vols, 4-star LB Martavius French also pledged to Tennessee.
“Professional” and “Mature” Eric Gray is Making Strides in Fall Camp
Freshman running back Eric Gray is impressing coaches not just with his ability, but also with his worth ethic and approach to the game.
Rick Barnes Likes Where UT is, but is Focused on March
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes is happy with where UT’s basketball program is, but he knows December is much different than March.
Rick Barnes Thrilled for Admiral Schofield’s Big Day
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes knew a day like Sunday would happen for Admiral Schofield because of all his hard work in the gym.
Vols Are Smart to Renew Series with Memphis
Rick Barnes is confident the Vols will be able to renew their basketball series with Memphis. And UT would be smart to do so.
Memphis Does Memphis Things to UT/Austin Nichols
Memphis inexplicably blocked Tennessee from the schools that Austin Nichols could be released from.
