Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports It was a given, but it’s now official. Tennessee wing Dalton Knecht has been named to the first team All-American team, as voted on by the Associated Press. Knecht, who transferred in from Northern Colorado this offseason, completely dominated conference play on his way to being named the SEC Player of the Year. First Team All-American• … [Read more...] about Dalton Knecht named AP First Team All-American
Bracketology: How’d we do?
A look at our final bracket versus the actual field We have reached the end of the road in Bracketology for the 2023-24 season, thus meaning the best three weeks in sports are coming up next. The general consensus this year is clear: the selection committee whiffed big time. With a self-stated five bid stealers, the order — and selection — of their top 46 teams were at best … [Read more...] about Bracketology: How’d we do?
Midwest Region Outlook: Tennessee couldn’t ask for a better draw
Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Let’s sort through this region. The Tennessee Volunteers landed a No. 2 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament, narrowly missing out on the first No. 1 seed in school history. Tennessee enters the big dance on a bit of a cold snap, dropping games to Kentucky to end the regular season and Mississippi State in the SEC … [Read more...] about Midwest Region Outlook: Tennessee couldn’t ask for a better draw
Monday Musings: NCAA tournament thoughts
Hannah Mattix/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK IIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT’SSSSSSSSSS MONDAY!!!!!!!! And it’s a post-Selection-Sunday Monday. So settle in around the fire, grab some hot chocolate, and let’s go over the Tennessee (and general basketball) related thoughts flickering through my mind. 1) The Vols ended up with the 2 seed in the Midwest region. … [Read more...] about Monday Musings: NCAA tournament thoughts
BaseVols come up short on Sunday with 6-7 loss, Alabama takes series in SEC opener
Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Saturday and Sunday losses sink Tennessee’s series Nate Snead gave up a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, and Tennessee managed just one run out of a one-out, bases-loaded opportunity in the bottom of the ninth in Alabama’s 7-6 win. The offense went just 3-12 with runners in scoring position, 1-5 in bases-loaded … [Read more...] about BaseVols come up short on Sunday with 6-7 loss, Alabama takes series in SEC opener