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Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTT’SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And you good folks know what that means. It’s once again time to climb into some cars, fasten your shoulder harnesses, and spin through orange-and-white-colored loops of Tennessee-Vols-related thoughts spiraling through the caverns of my brain. 1) My absolute … [Read more...] about Monday Musings: An unforgettable night in Rupp for the Vols

Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports A really nice team effort on Saturday night. Tennessee started hot on Saturday night at Rupp Arena and never really looked back. The Volunteers jumped out to a quick ten point lead in the opening minutes, and that hot shooting never cooled off. Kentucky’s swiss-cheese defense helped throughout the night, as Rick Barnes was able to scheme … [Read more...] about Rick Barnes talks big Kentucky win

Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports The Tennessee Volunteers proved on Saturday night in front of a national audience that they’re way more than just a one-man show. Tennessee led wire to wire, knocking off the #10 Kentucky Wildcats 103-92 at Rupp Arena. The Vols had five players in double figures on the evening. Zakai Ziegler and Josiah-Jordan James each had a … [Read more...] about Tennessee defeats Kentucky at Rupp Arena 103-92

Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports A large one in Lextington. Tennessee and Kentucky will renew their rivalry tonight at Rupp Arena with both sides looking to bounce back from midweek losses. The Volunteers dropped one to a hot South Carolina team, while the Wildcats lost at home to Florida in overtime. This rivalry has gone to a new level since Rick Barnes arrived. Since … [Read more...] about How to watch: Tennessee at Kentucky

Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports A little pregame chirping from the Kentucky side. Dalton Knecht doesn’t need anymore motivation, but Kentucky gave him some for some reason on Friday afternoon. Kentucky guard Adou Thiero apparently hasn’t been impressed with Knecht’s hot streak, which has put him squarely in the conversation for the Wooden Award. Thiero said that Knecht … [Read more...] about Kentucky guard Adou Thiero on Dalton Knecht: ‘He’s gonna have to show us’