Nkamhoua Gives Vols Exactly What They Need Against ETSU
Kennedy Chandler dazzled again in Tennessee’s 94-62 win over ETSU Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena. However, it wasn’t the phenom freshman that led the way for Tennessee. It was junior power forward Olivier Nkamhoua. Nkamhoua was fantastic Saturday for Tennessee, getting in a groove early with five points in the first three minutes of the game. […]
WATCH: Tennessee Players React To Season Opening Win
Tennessee basketball opened its 2021-22 season with a 90-62 win over UT-Martin Tuesday night. The Vols struggled on the defensive end for much of the game, especially the first seven minutes of the game. It became evident that life for Tennessee’s defense is far different without Yves Pons anchoring the defense. “It was incredible to […]
Tennessee Banking On Nkamhoua’s Development
Tennessee basketball tips off a new season Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. The 18th-ranked Vols are poised to compete for an SEC title this season and fans are eager to see talented newcomers Kennedy Chandler, Justin Powell and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield. The Vols return four players that played over 24 minutes a game last season but […]
Tennessee Basketball Working Towards Elite Conditioning: Mentally and Physically
One of the most noticeable things about this year’s Tennessee basketball team is the speed on the court. Freshmen Kennedy Chandler and Zakai Zeigler bring an electric burst to the point guard position. Santiago Vescovi looks quicker and more agile from his off-season training. Newcomer Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is adding a new combination of speed and […]
Tennessee Basketball Practice Observations: November 4
Tennessee basketball hit the practice floor at Pratt Pavilion Thursday for the final practice open to the media before the Vols tip off the 2021-22 season at Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday night. Here are our practice observations. John Fulkerson stayed working on the side Thursday as he continues to work back from a thumb injury that […]
Tennessee Forward Shines In Pair Of International Wins
Tennessee power forward Olivier Nkamhoua turned in two strong performances for Finland’s International team in Japan. After dropping its first game to Belgium, Finland won its last two games of the event beating Hungary, 89-72, and Japan, 76-71. The junior forward scored eight points on 3-of-5 shooting while adding eight rebounds against Hungary. Nkamhoua earned […]
Tennessee Forward Impresses in International Play
Tennessee basketball forward Oliver Nkamhoua turned in a strong performance in Finland’s 74-64 loss to Belgium Wednesday. Nkamhoua scored six points and grabbed four rebounds in Finland’s National Team’s 1,000th ever game. The 6-foot-8 junior finished fifth on Finland in points and third in rebounds. The power forward is in a critical offseason. After recording […]
Vols’ Power Forward To Play Internationally For Finland
Tennessee basketball’s junior power forward Olivier Nkamhoua is set to play for the Finland National team this summer in a trio of preparatory games in Japan. Finland did not qualify for the Olympics but Nkamhoua will compete with his home country in games on July 7, 9, and 11 against Belgium, Hungary, and Japan. Nkamhoua […]
Everything Desmond Oliver said about Vols’ game at Kentucky
Vols assistant basketball coach Desmond Oliver met with the media on Thursday morning to preview No. 11 Tennessee’s trip to Kentucky.
Everything Rick Barnes said about Tuesday’s game against Ole Miss
Here’s everything Rick Barnes said about Tuesday night’s game between Tennessee and Ole Miss in Oxford.
