Three Quick Takeaways: Tennessee’s Long Winning Streak Over Vanderbilt Comes To An End
NASHVILLE, Tn. — Tennessee was four seconds away from its 12th straight win over instate rival Vanderbilt which would have marked a new record in the series. But Santiago Vescovi missed the front end of the bonus and Tyrin Lawrence drilled a game winning triple to give Vanderbilt a, 66-65, victory. Here’s three quick takeaways on […]
Three Ways Tennessee’s Offense Can Get Back on Track
How can Tennessee Basketball’s offense get back on track? Rocky Top Insider breaks down three ways the Vols can do so in the latest High & Tight. After an ugly loss and ugly win last week against Florida and Auburn, respectively, the Vols turn their attention to Wednesday night’s road matchup against Vanderbilt. “It is […]
WATCH: Rick Barnes and Tyreke Key Preview Georgia Matchup on Wednesday
On Monday afternoon in Thompson-Boling Arena, just about an hour before the Vols’ workout to start the week, head coach Rick Barnes and veteran guard Tyreke Key met with the media to discuss the week ahead. No. 4 Tennessee will host Georgia on Wednesday night before a College Game Day matchup with No. 10 Texas […]
Tennessee Updates Practice Status of Tyreke Key, Santiago Vescovi
Tennessee provided an update for two veteran guards on Thursday after both Santiago Vescovi and Tyreke Key missed the Mississippi State game on Tuesday night. Vescovi was ruled out for the previous game as he dealt with a left shoulder injury that had flared up during the Kentucky loss the Saturday before. The injury caused […]
Tennessee Basketball Looking For More Aggressive Tyreke Key
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes was discussing the Vols’ interior scoring following their, 94-40, win over Alcorn State when a beside the topic thought popped into his head. “Tyreke is still turning down too many shots that he needs to take for us from the perimeter,” Barnes said. Indiana State transfer Tyreke Key hit a […]
Tennessee Altering Starting Lineup Ahead Of Matchup With Dangerous Mid Major
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes was upset talking to the media after Colorado’s upset win over the Vols in Nashville Sunday. It had been less than half-an-hour since the game ended but the eighth year Tennessee head coach had already decided one adjustment moving forward to get his team back on the right path. “Zakai […]
Tennessee Searching For Right Pace Against Colorado
Tennessee basketball is looking to play at a quicker pace this season and it showed up when Vols ran Gonzaga out of the gym with their up-tempo play in an exhibition win. But when Rick Barnes watched the tape from Tennessee’s season opening win over Tennessee Tech, the eighth-year head coach saw his team rushing […]
Season Opener Shows Tennessee Won’t Shy Away From Taking Threes
Tennessee basketball’s 2022-23 season opener against Tennessee Tech, a 75-43 victory, had similarities to last season’s against UT Martin. A year ago against the Skyhawks, Tennessee attempted 40 three-pointers— the second most in program history. Tennessee attempted 44 triples in the season opener against the Golden Eagles— its new second highest in program history. The […]
Three Quick Takeaways: Vols Handle Tennessee Tech On Opening Night
Tennessee opened its 2021-22 basketball season with an easy, 75-43, victory over instate foe Tennessee Tech Monday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Vols couldn’t get a shot to go in the first half but built a lead with stingy defense before getting the offense going in the second half. Here’s three quick takeaways on the […]
WATCH: Tennessee Basketball Releases Season Hype Video
Basketball season is here. Tennessee’s men’s basketball opens its highly anticipated 2022-23 season Monday night against Tennessee Tech. There’s high expectations for Tennessee after returning four starters from last season’s 27-8 (14-4 SEC) team season ago. The Vols finished second in SEC regular season before winning the SEC Tournament and losing in the Round of […]
