Everything Tennessee HC Rick Barnes Said Following Loss Against Kansas
LAS VEGAS — Tennessee basketball dropped its first game of the season on Wednesday night, letting a double-digit lead slip away in an 81-76 loss against Kansas. The Vols struggled to get shots to fall in the second half and their defense slipped with it. Following the game, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes discussed the second […]
Three Quick Takeaways: Tennessee Basketball Lets Second Half Lead Slip Away AgainstKansas
LAS VEGAS — A day after overcoming a double-digit deficit, Tennessee basketball blew a double-digit second half lead to end its run at Players Era in a 81-76 loss against Kansas. Three quick takeaways on Tennessee’s first loss of the season. Nate Ament Bounces Back Five-star freshman Nate Ament’s first dose of high level college […]
Tennessee Projected To Face College Basketball Blue Blood in Latest Bracketology Report
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi released the latest update to his Bracketology board on Monday morning, with Tennessee staying put as a 4-seed. Lunardi has the Vols in the West Region with a first-round matchup against UNC Wilmington, and a potential second-round matchup against either 5-seed North Carolina or the winner of the 12-seed play-in game between […]
No. 16 Tennessee Basketball vs. Kansas: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Prediction
Tennessee basketball is back in action on Wednesday night for its third game in as many days as they face off with Kansas in the third-place game at the Players Era Festival. The Vols are looking to stay unbeaten on the season and earn a third straight win in Las Vegas. Here’s everything to know […]
Why Tennessee Is Not In Championship Game After Winning First Two Games At Players Era
LAS VEGAS — Tennessee basketball won each of its first two games at the Players Era Festival including a win over the highest ranked team in the event in Houston. But the Vols are not in the event’s championship game, instead facing off against Kansas in the third-place game. Why is Tennessee not in the championship […]
Tennessee Basketball To Play Kansas In Third-Place Game At Players Era
LAS VEGAS — Tennessee basketball will face off against Kansas in the third-place game of the Players Era Festival on Wednesday. Tipoff at MGM Grand Garden Arena is at 7 p.m. ET and TNT is broadcasting the game. The Vols are 2-0 in the event but won’t play in the championship game of the 18-team tournament […]
Tennessee Basketball Showed What It Lacked Last Season In Win Over Houston
LAS VEGAS — Rick Barnes found Tennessee Director of Athletics Danny White after walking off the court at Lucas Oil Stadium when Houston ended Tennessee’s 2025 season one game short of the Final Four with a singular takeaway from the game. “I said, ‘we’re going to have to get an inside game,’” Barnes told local media […]
What Houston HC Kelvin Sampson Said After Loss Against Tennessee
LAS VEGAS — Tennessee basketball got a small dose of revenge and handed Houston its first off loss of the season on Tuesday evening, outlasting the Cougars 76-73 in the Players Era Festival. Following the game, Sampson discussed Bishop Boswell’s impact, Tennessee’s front line and much more. Here’s everything Sampson said. More From RTI: Everything Rick […]
Everything Rick Barnes Said Following Tennessee Basketball Marquee Win Over Houston
LAS VEGAS — Tennessee basketball earned an early season marquee win on Tuesday evening, knocking off Houston 76-73 in a thriller at MGM Garden Arena. The Vols trailed for much of the first half before taking control of the game in the second half and surviving a late Houston push. Following the game, Barnes discussed Bishop […]
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 […]