Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Seems like things are going well for Zakai. Basketball season is still about three months out, but preparations are already at full song in Knoxville. Expectations are high for the Volunteers with so many pieces of the roster set to return, but a big x-factor will be the health of point guard Zakai Zeigler. Tennessee’s … [Read more...] about Watch: Zakai Zeigler goes through drills as ACL rehab continues
Four-star, in-state receiver Amari Jefferson to take two final visits before final decision
Chris Day/The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK Coming down to the wire. This decision is truly coming down to the wire for Amari Jefferson. The four-star, in-state product recently narrowed his focus down to three — Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia — while also setting a commitment date of August 5th. Despite taking officials to all three back in June, Jefferson has … [Read more...] about Four-star, in-state receiver Amari Jefferson to take two final visits before final decision
Maui Invitational: Tennessee reportedly set to open with Syracuse
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The bracket is set! The opening round of the Maui Invitational is set, per Jon Rothstein. The loaded field will duke it out during Thanksgiving weekend, and the Volunteers are reportedly set to open with Syracuse. Kansas draws the opening round layup of host school Chaminade. Marquette will face UCLA, while Purdue and Gonzaga will square off … [Read more...] about Maui Invitational: Tennessee reportedly set to open with Syracuse
Jacob Warren: The goal is to win the SEC East
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK A blunt statement from Warren. Football season is quickly approaching, and Tennessee’s goals are already clear. Though they might ultimately be bigger than this, the Volunteers have their sights set on one thing to start 2023 — winning the division. Interestingly enough, this will be the last season with divisions in … [Read more...] about Jacob Warren: The goal is to win the SEC East
Tennessee assistant coach Justin Gainey explains recruitment of his son Jordan
Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports A cool situation. Tennessee kicked off the offseason with the addition of a familiar name. It was one that they had seen on the court, but also one with some family ties to the staff. Jordan Gainey, the son of Tennessee assistant coach Justin Gainey, committed to Tennessee after leaving USC Upstate via the transfer portal. The younger Gainey … [Read more...] about Tennessee assistant coach Justin Gainey explains recruitment of his son Jordan