How Former Tennessee Vols Performed In NBA Summer League
Eight former Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Summer League over the past few weeks. For a handful of former Vols, the summer league action gave them a chance to audition in front of foreign basketball franchises. However, a couple of former Tennessee players shined in the summer leagues and bolstered their chances of […]
Former Vols Debut in NBA Summer League’s Opening Weekend
A slew of former Tennessee players made their 2023 NBA Summer League debut over the weekend across the western portion of the United States. All in all, eight former Vols were rostered prior to the start of the summer tournament. With the Philadelphia 76ers playing in the Salt Lake City Summer League location, former Tennessee […]
Eight Former Tennessee Players Set For NBA Summer League Action Across Seven Teams
Eight former Tennessee basketball players are rostered across seven different teams for NBA Summer League action this month. All eight players played under head coach Rick Barnes within the last handful of years. Uros Plavsic – Atlanta Hawks Yves Pons – Atlanta Hawks Jaden Springer – Philadelphia 76ers Julian Phillips – Chicago Bulls Kyle Alexander […]
Two Former Vols Land on Atlanta Hawks Summer League Roster
Two former Tennessee players are set to compete with the Atlanta Hawks NBA Summer League team this July. According to Brad Rowland on Twitter, former Tennessee basketball players Yves Pons and Uros Plavsic are on the Hawks’ roster. The 2023 NBA Summer League will take place in early to mid-July in Salt Lake City, Sacramento, […]
WATCH: Kennedy Chandler Executes the Steal & Slam in NBA Summer League Play
With time winding down in the fourth quarter of the Grizzlies vs Timberwolves NBA Summer League game on Sunday, VFL Kennedy Chandler did a very Kennedy Chandler thing. As he did a number of times during his lone season at Tennessee, Chandler locked down his defender and pulled off an impressive steal and slam dunk […]
Four Vols Set for Monday Night NBA Summer Action
Four former Tennessee players will be in action tonight in the NBA Summer League. These four former players span three different teams. First up, Monday night at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV, Jordan Bone and the Boston Celtics will be taking on the Milwaukee Bucks. At 9:00 p.m. ET, Admiral Schofield and the Orlando […]
WATCH: Kennedy Chandler Picks Jaden Springer’s Pocket in Summer League Action
Everyone knew it would happen at some point, but it just so happened to be during their first game of the NBA Summer League – Vol on Vol crime between former freshmen phenoms Kennedy Chandler and Jaden Springer. While the two never crossed paths on the court in Knoxville despite playing in back-to-back years, the […]
Seven Former Vols Set for NBA Summer League Competition
Whether they are returning to the NBA or coming in fresh off of Rocky Top, seven former Tennessee Volunteers are set for NBA Summer League action this July. Representing the 2022 SEC Tournament champions, former Vol Kennedy Chandler will be making his professional debut when he suits up for the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. […]
WATCH: Jaden Springer Dominates Final Summer League Game
Former Tennessee guard Jaden Springer shined in his final NBA Summer League Game with the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a team high 21 points in the win. The 76ers selected Springer with the 28th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and the one-and-done guard answered with strong play this summer. In five games, Springer averaged 11.2 […]
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 […]
