Vescovi Out, James Available For Tennessee Basketball Against Alcorn State
Tennessee is expected to get one starter back in the lineup against Alcorn State but one will be unavailable. Senior forward Josiah-Jordan James is expected to return to the lineup barring any pregame setbacks after missing the last four games with a knee injury that plagued him in the preseason and early this year. Senior […]
Tennessee Makes Top Six For Top 30 Recruit
Four-star class of 2024 shooting guard Cam Scott released his top six including Tennessee Saturday afternoon. Auburn, Florida State, Kansas, South Carolina and Texas join Tennessee in Scott’s top six. 2024 Top-25 prospect Cam Scott is down to six schools and has a timeline for a decision. More here: https://t.co/1SrDIc800S pic.twitter.com/pQJPl4pvyr — Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) […]
Despite Challenges, Tennessee’s Defense Keeps Getting Better
Defense is the identity of Tennessee’s basketball program. It doesn’t take long listening to eighth-year head coach Rick Barnes or anyone else involved with the program to figure that out. Assistant coach Rod Clark says Tennessee players “are going to guard. If they don’t, it is going to be really hard to play here.” “I […]
SEC Basketball Replacing Big 12 Challenge With ACC Challenge
The SEC and ACC announced a basketball partnership that will begin in the 2023-24 season. The ACC/SEC Challenge will take place both in men’s and women’s basketball and ESPN will broadcast the games. “We are excited women’s and men’s basketball student-athletes will have the opportunity to compete with their colleagues from the ACC as we initiate a […]
Everything Rick Barnes Said Following Tennessee’s Win Over McNeese State
Tennessee earned its fifth straight win on Wednesday night, defeating McNeese State, 76-40, at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Vols’ offense struggled in the first half but elite defense allowed Tennessee to open up a double digit lead as the Cowboys scored just 14 first half points. Barnes discussed Julian Phillips’ performance, the consistent defensive effort and […]
Three Quick Takeaways: Tennessee Coasts Past McNeese State With Suffocating Defense
Tennessee made easy work of McNeese State Wednesday night, using dominant defense to defeat the Cowboys, 76-40, at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Vols offense started slow but Tennessee’s defense turned in one of the program’s top performances ever thanks in large part to Jonas Aidoo’s continued development. Here’s three quick takeaways on Tennessee’s fifth straight win. […]
Everything Rick Barnes Said Following Three Tennessee Wins In The Bahamas
Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes met with the media Tuesday afternoon ahead of the Vols’ Wednesday night matchup against McNeese State. Barnes discussed the Vols’ three wins at the Battle 4 Atlantis last week in The Bahamas, Josiah-Jordan James health status and more. Here’s everything Rick Barnes said during his On what he like […]
Tennessee Basketball Leaps Into the Top 15 After Battle 4 Atlantis Crown
After a terrific Thanksgiving week showing in The Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis, the Tennessee basketball team is on the rise in the latest Top 25 AP Poll. Tennessee swept its way through the three-day tournament with three big wins, all impressive for different reasons. The Vols began by shutting the door on Butler […]
Vols Move Up, Lady Vols Fall Out In Nov. 28 AP Poll
Tennessee’s men’s basketball team climbed to No. 13 and the women’s basketball team fell out of this week’s AP Top 25. The Vols turned in a 3-0 week in the Battle 4 Atlantis Men’s Tournament, defeating Butler, USC and No. 3 Kansas on their way to winning the event. Santiago Vescovi earned tournament MVP and […]
Rick Barnes’ Tennessee Identity Carries Vols To Battle 4 Atlantis Title
Rick Barnes felt a flash of déjà vu. Tennessee was leading a top five team and perennial national title contender Kansas, 33-25, at the Battle 4 Atlantis. The Vols were in the same spot five years ago when Barnes’ program was first breaking through the light. In Barnes’ third year, Tennessee earned a ranked win […]