How Tennessee Basketball’s Rarely Used Press ‘Changed The Game’ In Win Over UCLA
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Zakai Zeigler walked up to Tennessee associate head coach and “defensive coordinator” Justin Gainey during free throws in the first half of the Vols’ 67-58 win over UCLA on Saturday night with a simple suggestion. “I asked Coach Gainey, ‘do you want to go into this press right here?’” Zeigler said postgame. “He […]
What UCLA HC Mick Cronin Said After Season-Ending Loss To Tennessee
Tennessee basketball ended UCLA’s season on Saturday night, knocking off the Bruins 67-58 at Rupp Arena to advance to the Sweet 16 for the third straight season. Following the game, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin discussed Tennessee’s defensive giving them issues, where his team came up short and much more. Here’s everything Cronin said. More […]
Everything Rick Barnes Said After Tennessee Beat UCLA To Advance To Sweet 16
Tennessee basketball advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third straight season by knocking off UCLA 67-58 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Following the game, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes discussed Chaz Lanier’s big performance, winning on the glass and much more. Here’s everything Barnes said. More From RTI: Three Quick Takeaways As Tennessee Basketball Coasts […]
Three Quick Takeaways: Tennessee Basketball Coasts Past UCLA To Advance To Sweet 16
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Zakai Zeigler was the lone ranger on a 2-1 fast break for UCLA late in the game. He jabbed towards the ball handler, baiting him into a pass. The crafty point guard intercepted the pass with a wide smile. Tennessee’s defense tormented UCLA in the second half on its way to a 67-58 […]
Tennessee vs UCLA – NCAA Tournament: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Key Stats and Info
2-seed Tennessee and 7-seed UCLA will clash in a Midwest Region Round of 32 matchup in a late-night tip-off from Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY, on Saturday night. The Vols and Bruins will battle with a spot in the Sweet 16 next week in Indianapolis on the line. Tennessee reached the second round with a […]
RTI Game Predictions: Tennessee vs. UCLA In NCAA Tournament
Tennessee basketball is back in the Round of 32 and is looking to advance to the Sweet 16 for the third straight season. Standing in its way is seven-seed UCLA who is looking to return to the Sweet 16 after a one-year absence. The Vols opened up the NCAA Tournament with a comfortable win over […]
By the Numbers: Tennessee Basketball’s Match-Up with UCLA in the NCAA Tournament
The Vols have advanced on to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament after handling business against 15-seed Wofford on Thursday night. Now, a date with seven-seed UCLA awaits them on Saturday night. Just like last round, I want to provide a “by the numbers” look at the Vols’ NCAA Tournament game against the […]
Everything UCLA HC Mick Cronin Said Before Facing Tennessee In NCAA Tournament
Tennessee basketball is back in the Round of 32 for the fourth straight season after knocking off Wofford on Friday night. Standing in the Vols’ way of a third straight trip to the Sweet 16 is seven-seed UCLA who dominated 10-seed Utah State 72-47 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. UCLA head coach […]
Three Things To Watch For: Tennessee Basketball vs. UCLA
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tennessee basketball is back in action in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night when they face seven-seed UCLA in the Round of 32. The Vols are looking to make the Sweet 16 for the third straight year while UCLA is looking to make the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in the […]
What Tennessee HC Rick Barnes Said About His Involvement In The 2019 UCLA Coaching Search
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has led Vol basketball to their best run in the modern era including seven straight trips to the NCAA Tournament, multiple SEC titles and three Sweet 16 appearances. But the back half of Barnes’ run at Tennessee almost didn’t happen. Six years ago, UCLA pursued Barnes as they […]
