By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Marcus Spears Sr. dominated the NFL gridiron, but his son? He’s rewriting the family legacy on the hardwood. Believe it or not, football was never really part of the equation. Marcus Spears Jr. said his father never wanted him to play. He suited up for one season in seventh grade, but after that? “I just hung it up and I never went back,” … [Read more...] about Top-five sophomore Marcus Spears Jr. talks early recruitment
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National reporter reveals NFL visits that James Pearce, Jr. has taken ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The NFL Draft is two weeks away, and teams are doing their final due diligence before having to make a pick once the draft gets underway. One Tennessee Vol who should hear his name called early on is DE James Pearce, Jr. Pearce, considered by some last offseason as a candidate to be the first overall pick taken in the 2025 draft, has been mocked … [Read more...] about National reporter reveals NFL visits that James Pearce, Jr. has taken ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft
Transfer Portal: Tennessee connected to former Maryland guard Rodney Rice
Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Could he join his teammate? Transfer portal season is in full swing, and Tennessee will be one of the main players for several top options this offseason. With several starting spots and big roles made available after the likes of Zakai Zeigler, Jahmai Mashack, Chaz Lanier, Jordan Gainey, Igor Milicic and Darlinstone Dubar saw their … [Read more...] about Transfer Portal: Tennessee connected to former Maryland guard Rodney Rice
Rick Barnes thrilled to welcome ‘dynamic’ point guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images It’s official. Tennessee made a quick splash in the transfer portal following their exit in the NCAA Tournament, landing a commitment from former Maryland point guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie. On Monday, Tennessee and Gillespie made things official with a signature. The former All-Big Ten selection will lead Tennessee next season, trying … [Read more...] about Rick Barnes thrilled to welcome ‘dynamic’ point guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie
Mel Kiper Mock Draft: James Pearce lands with the Eagles
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images An ideal spot for Pearce. Mel Kiper Jr. is back today with his latest mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, which is now just a few weeks away. The veteran draft analyst went with a two-round projection this time, but he only needed one (barely) to project Tennessee pass rusher James Pearce. The … [Read more...] about Mel Kiper Mock Draft: James Pearce lands with the Eagles