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Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports It’s going to be a much different looking team. Just like that, it’s all over with. The UConn Huskies did it again, capturing their second straight national title. Dan Hurley’s squad beat up on Zach Edey and Purdue, cutting down the nets and perhaps starting a dynasty in the process. But what about next year? The traditional day-after way … [Read more...] about Way too early top 25: Where Tennessee stands looking ahead to next basketball season

Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK A shocker. As we said last week — expect the unexpected. Tobe Awaka has entered the transfer portal. The rising junior will explore his options over the next couple of weeks, despite having a clear path to big minutes next year for Tennessee. This is nothing short of a stunner. Awaka was set to assume a massive role on … [Read more...] about Tobe Awaka enters transfer portal

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Not exactly a shock. Another Tennessee Volunteer has opted to enter the transfer portal this afternoon. D.J. Jefferson, who was a redshirt freshman this season, will look for a better opportunity for playing time next season. NEW: Tennessee basketball redshirt-freshman D.J. Jefferson to enter transfer … [Read more...] about D.J. Jefferson enters transfer portal

Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK A stunner! Absolutely massive SEC basketball news came out after many of us went to bed on Sunday night — John Calipari is leaving Kentucky and heading to Arkansas. After a wild couple of hours of speculation, ESPN’s Pete Thamel hopped on board and said the deal was happening. Sources: John Calipari is finalizing a … [Read more...] about John Calipari leaving Kentucky for Arkansas

Gregg Pachkowski / gregg@pnj.com / USA TODAY NETWORK For the first time since 1973, the Lady Vols will no longer have a head coach associated with Pat Summit, as earlier today Danny White announced Tennessee had hired the 2023 NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year, Kim Caldwell. Caldwell’s hire comes just six days after the firing of Kellie Harper. And while any new … [Read more...] about Tennessee hires Marshall’s Kim Caldwell as next coach of the Lady Vols