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Photo by Jamie Sabau/NCAA Photos via Getty Images The writing was on the wall here. After surprisingly hitting the transfer portal following the end of the season, Tobe Awaka has committed to Arizona. The 6-8 power forward seemingly wanted a starting role next season, but Jonas Aidoo was in his way in the rotation. However, after Aidoo entered the transfer portal too, … [Read more...] about Tobe Awaka commits to Arizona

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Tennessee Volunteers saw their second player drafted on Saturday during the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft, and it was one who’s been perhaps the most polarizing draft pick in quite a while in Joe Milton. The New England Patriots took Milton in the sixth round with the 193rd overall pick. Undoubtedly the Patriots were among … [Read more...] about Joe Milton selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft

Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The former Vol standout has a new football home. Former Tennessee Vols running back Jaylen Wright is taking his talents to South Beach. The Miami Dolphins took the talented runner with the 120th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Dolphins actually traded with the Philadelphia Eagles to go get Wright and paid a … [Read more...] about Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the NFL Draft

Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images Tennessee went its second-straight game without hitting a home run, but a three-run first inning and five frames of no-run ball from Nate Snead, Aaron Combs and Kirby Connell out of the bullpen helped lift the Vols to a 3-2, series-sweep win over the Missouri Tigers. UT starter Zander Sechrist gave up a run in the top of the first … [Read more...] about BaseVols earn series sweep with another 3-2 win against Missouri

Photo by Kate Woolson/Texas Rangers/Getty Images Drew Beam struck out eight batters — one off his season high — and Tennessee played some fantastic defense behind him as the Vols fended off the Missouri Tigers for the 3-2, series-clinching win. The offense managed just three base runners against Missouri starter Logan Lunceford through the first three innings — a Billy … [Read more...] about Beam Ks 8, the offense does just enough and Tennessee clinches the series vs Mizzou with 3-2 victory