Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images A name to know. Tennessee is currently working to make the Elite Eight, but the second their NCAA tournament run ends, the transfer portal run will begin. The portal officially opened this week, and those still playing are at a bit of a disadvantage to start. The groundwork is still being laid to hit the portal once the season ends though, … [Read more...] about Tennessee connected to transfer portal guard Jalen Jackson
Tennessee-Kentucky preview: Can the Volunteers win the one that counts?
Jordan Prather-Imagn Images A spectacular Sweet 16 matchup. Tennessee-Kentucky, round three — in the NCAA Tournament. It would be difficult to script a better Sweet 16 matchup. The Volunteers and Wildcats will be meeting for the first time ever in the NCAA Tournament with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line. For Rick Barnes, it’s perhaps one of his final true shots … [Read more...] about Tennessee-Kentucky preview: Can the Volunteers win the one that counts?
Tennessee adds commitment from 2025 point guard Troy Henderson
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images A late add. Tennessee basketball has added a third member to its class of 2025, picking up a commitment from 2025 point guard Troy Henderson. The decision comes just one day after taking an official visit to Tennessee. 2025 John Marshall (VA) G Troy Henderson has committed to Tennessee. https://t.co/24qxdymCEW … [Read more...] about Tennessee adds commitment from 2025 point guard Troy Henderson
Opening odds: Tennessee starts as a small favorite over Kentucky
Aaron Doster-Imagn Images It’s all on the line. The matchup everyone was looking ahead to is officially happening. For the first time ever, Tennessee and Kentucky will meet in the NCAA Tournament. The 186th meeting all-time in the series will take place in the Sweet 16 on Friday with a trip to the Elite 8 on the line. Kentucky beat Tennessee in both Knoxville and … [Read more...] about Opening odds: Tennessee starts as a small favorite over Kentucky
Butch Jones discusses Tennessee firing and the recruiting class that got away
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images He really wanted to see that class play out. Butch Jones really wanted to see his 2018 recruiting class in action, but he couldn’t make it to the finish line to close the 2017 season. Tennessee pulled the plug on Jones after a 4-6 start to the season. The temperature was already rising in Knoxville after an embarrassing end to the … [Read more...] about Butch Jones discusses Tennessee firing and the recruiting class that got away