Tennessee’s Physicality a Big Talking Point at Sweet 16 Media Days
The physicality of Tennessee was, in some ways, the biggest combined talking point for this Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday night. During Sweet 16 Media Day on Wednesday, both Tennessee and FAU’s sides were asked about the physicality that Tennessee brings to the table. For Tennessee, the Vols are continuing to embrace this style of […]
What to Watch For in Tennessee vs. FAU
What are some key things to watch for when Tennessee basketball battles Florida Atlantic in the Sweet Sixteen Thursday? The High & Tight has you covered. The Vols and Owls tip-off at 9 p.m. ET. If the Vols win, Tennessee will advance to their first Elite Eight in the Rick Barnes era. For more pregame […]
Watching Tennessee Reach Sweet 16 Made Zakai Zeigler Feel ‘Like A Little Kid Again’
Zakai Zeigler’s experience watching his teammates earn Tennessee’s first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019 and seventh this century reminded him of another time. “I felt like a little kid again,” Zeigler said Wednesday. “Just watching the game with my mom. Watching March Madness. I just felt like being a little kid again.” His mother’s Knoxville […]
No. 4 Tennessee vs. No. 9 Florida Atlantic: How To Watch, Key Stats, Betting Odds
Tennessee basketball is looking to punch its ticket to the Elite Eight for just the second time in program history when it faces off against Florida Atlantic at Madison Square Garden Thursday night. The Vols are back in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 after knocking off 13-seed Louisiana and 5-seed Duke […]
Everything Rick Barnes Said Before Tennessee’s Sweet 16 Matchup With FAU
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes met with the media in New York City Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Vols’ Thursday night Sweet 16 matchup. The Vols are looking to make the program’s second ever Elite Eight while Barnes is looking to reach the stage for the first time since 2008. FAU is looking to make the […]
FAU Player Says that Tennessee ‘Can Play Dirty Sometimes’ Before Sweet 16 Matchup
One of the narratives around the Tennessee basketball team heading into the Sweet 16 is that the Vols are a “dirty” team. Whether it was from the physicality of the Duke game or FAU head coach Dusty May saying that he would need to study Australian rugby in order to prepare for the Vols, the […]
Report: Tennessee Basketball Reaches Out To Standout Temple Guard
Tennessee basketball is one of 17 teams that has reached out to Temple transfer guard Damian Dunn, ESPN’s Jeff Borzello reported Monday night. Dunn entered the transfer portal Monday morning after spending four seasons at Temple. Despite a long tenure at Temple, Dunn still has two seasons of eligibility remaining. The Kingston, North Carolina native […]
FAU Coach Dusty May: Owls ‘Going To Study Australian Rugby Rules’ Before Playing Tennessee
Florida Atlantic coach Dusty May was wrapping up his postgame press conference after the Owls punched their ticket to face Tennessee in the Sweet 16 Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. How is FAU approaching its NCAA Tournament matchup against Tennessee? “We’re going to study Australian rugby rules and get ready for the Vols,” May […]
ESPN Analyst, Duke Alum Criticizes Officiating In Tennessee’s Victory Over The Blue Devils
Tennessee basketball executed its game plan in its Round of 32 matchup against Duke flawlessly. The Vols played physically and took the Blue Devils down in the mud on their way to a 65-52 victory. Associate head coach Justin Gainey did a great job on the scouting report and Tennessee executed the game plan well […]
Everything Rick Barnes Said About Tennessee’s Physicality, Sweet 16 Matchup With FAU
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes met with the media Monday afternoon before his team takes off for New York City and the Sweet 16 Tuesday afternoon. The Vols are back in the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 after knocking off Louisiana and Duke this past weekend in Orlando. Barnes […]
