Watch Tennessee’s Josiah-Jordan James Mic’d Up At Practice
VFL Films mic’d up Tennessee senior forward Josiah-Jordan James last week ahead of the Vols’ matchup against Georgia. One of the main leaders on the Tennessee basketball team, James showed plenty of leadership qualities encouraging his teammates and joking with assistant coaches and managers in the 89 second video. Watch below as James goes through […]
Tennessee Eased Past Texas. What’s Next?
In the latest edition of Rocky Top Insider’s ‘High & Tight’ presented by Gambuzza’s Barber Shop in Knoxville, we recap Tennessee’s win over Texas and look ahead at the Vols upcoming battle against Florida in Gainesville. With Tennessee’s dominant win over Texas, the Vols moved up to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 Poll. […]
Why Barnes Believes Zakai Zeigler And Santiago Vescovi Are One Of Nation’s Best Tandems
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes isn’t one to heap over the top or unearned praise on his players. Sure, Barnes will say nice things about his players when it’s warranted, but the 36th year college head coach isn’t one to speak in hyperbole. Needless to say, Barnes was speaking truthfully when he wondered out loud […]
‘A Big Part Of Our Future’: Barnes Updates B.J. Edwards Development
Freshman guard and Knoxville native B.J. Edwards has played just six minutes for Tennessee basketball in conference play and is firmly outside of the Vols’ 10-man rotation. But, as eighth-year head coach Rick Barnes is quick to point out, the Vols have extreme experience and depth on this seasons team. Only two freshmen are playing […]
WATCH: Rick Barnes, Santiago Vescovi Put a Bow on Texas, Preview Florida
After defeating Georgia and No. 10 Texas this past week, the Tennessee basketball team will have another set of challenges coming up in the next handful of days. No. 2 Tennessee (18-3, 7-1 SEC) will head south to take on Florida (12-9, 5-3 SEC) in Gainesville this Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Vols […]
Everything Rick Barnes Said After Tennessee Jumped To No. 2 In AP Poll
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes met with the Media Monday afternoon after the Vols jumped to No. 2 in the AP Poll following a 2-0 week where they earned a pair of lopsided victories. The Vols are winners of four straight following a disappointing loss against Kentucky and head on the road Wednesday to face […]
Zakai Zeigler Receives SEC Player of the Week Honors
Tennessee Basketball point guard Zakai Zeigler has been named SEC Player of the Week after back-to-back dominant performances against Georgia and Texas last week. The honor serves as the second of Zeigler’s career, as the Tennessee sophomore received SEC Freshman of the Week recognition in early February last year. This is the first time Zeigler […]
Tennessee Basketball Keeps Moving Up In Jan. 30 AP Poll
Tennessee basketball moved up a spot from No. 4 to No. 2 in this week’s AP Poll after a 2-0 week that saw them earn double-digit victories over Georgia and then-No. 10 Texas. The Vols jumped rival Alabama in the poll after the Crimson Tide survived a home scare against Mississippi State and took a […]
Updated National Championship Odds After Tennessee’s Win Over Texas
The fourth-ranked Tennessee Basketball team achieved one of their biggest wins of the season–and biggest at home–on Saturday against No. 10 Texas, dominating the Longhorns 82-71. With the win, the Vols are bound to move up at least one spot in the AP Top 25 Poll after No. 2 Alabama lost by double digits on […]
Kentucky Fans Are ‘Sick and Tired’ of Tennessee Hosting Premier Events
The rivalry between Kentucky and Tennessee, no matter the sport, has been long documented between two passionate fanbases. With 118 games played in football, Tennessee leads Kentucky 83-26 with nine ties between the teams. On the basketball court, though, Kentucky leads Tennessee 159 to 77 with over 200 meetings between the two programs. With all […]