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UT Athletics Director Emeritus Joan Cronan Selected for Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2019 induction class on ESPN2 during the Baylor at Texas basketball game on Monday night.
Hoops Preview: #1 Tennessee vs. Missouri
No. 1 Tennessee returns home Tuesday night for the first matchup of a three-game homestand, hosting the Missouri Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Rick Barnes Monday Press Conference Transcript (2.4.19)
Rick Barnes Monday Press Conference Transcript (2.4.19)
Video: Rick Barnes reflects on TAM win and previews Mizzou
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes held his weekly Monday press conference ahead of Tuesday’s home game versus Missouri.
Bone Named Top 10 Finalist for Bob Cousy Award
Tennessee junior Jordan Bone is one of 10 players on the 2019 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award watch list, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Monday.
Bone Named SEC co-Player of the Week
Tennessee’s Jordan Bone earned SEC co-Player of the Week honors for his performances against South Carolina and Texas A&M, as announced by the league office Monday.
Lady Vols Win Third Straight, 82-65, Over Vandy
Evina Westbrook led UT in scoring with 18 points, followed closely by Rennia Davis and Meme Jackson who had 17 apiece.
Vols Win Program-Record 16th Straight Game With Victory at Texas A&M
With a 93-76 victory at Texas A&M Saturday night, No. 1 Tennessee set the program record for consecutive wins at 16 games
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols at Vanderbilt
UT enters the in-state rivalry game on much better footing, having won back-to-back games after a much-publicized six-game losing streak.
Hoops Preview: #1 Tennessee at Texas A&M
The game will tip at 8 p.m. ET and can be heard on The Sports Animal.
Video: Rick Barnes gives update on Bowden, previews A&M
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media in a group session ahead of Saturday’s game at Texas A&M.
Jimmy’s blog: Warlick says players have changed since she became head coach
Coach believes Lady Vols have turned the corner
Johnson to Represent Vols on SEC Football Leadership Council
The Council consists of one football student-athlete from each of the SEC’s 14 universities.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Florida
Florida enters on a three-game losing streak and has dropped six of its last seven contests.
Vols Beat Gamecocks, Tie Program Record with 15th Straight Win
Despite a push from the Gamecocks in the second half to make it a one-possession game, No. 1 Tennessee pulled away in the second half for a 92-70 victory Tuesday at South Carolina’s Colonial Life Arena.
Softball Ranked No. 8 in Preseason National Polls
For the 16th straight year, Tennessee is ranked in both polls to begin the season.
Zaay Green Named SEC Freshman Of The Week
Green averaged 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists last week.
Jimmy’s blog: Punter honored at praise from Barnes
Tennessee coach said Punter was first to buy into new culture
Rick Barnes Press Conference Transcript (1.28.19)
Read the transcript from the Rick Barnes press conference Monday afternoon.
Pruitt to Deliver Keynote Address at 2019 USA Football National Conference
Jeremy Pruitt will address more than 1,500 high school and youth football coaches and administrators from across the country at the USA Football 2019 National Conference.
Williams Earns SEC Player of the Week Honors
Williams averaged 31 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.5 blocks and 2.0 steals per game last week.
VFL Duo Preparing for Super Bowl
The duo gives the Vols 63 all-time players on active NFL rosters to appear in Super Bowls since the NFL-AFL merger.
Lady Vols Take Win over LSU, 74-65
UT forced 25 turnovers, recorded 44 points in the paint and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds in the win.
No. 1 Vols Pull Away from West Virginia, 83-66
In front of a season-high crowd of 22,149, No. 1 Tennessee pulled away from the West Virginia Mountaineers, 83-66, to extend its winning streak to 14 games, tying the second-longest mark in program history.
Video: Rick Barnes after WVU win “We did a really nice job in the 1st half of not fouling”
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media in his postgame press conference after #1 Tennessee picked up an 83-66 victory over West Virginia in Knoxville.
Video: West Virginia HC Bob Huggins on UT “They’re as good as anybody in the country”
West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins spoke to the media in his postgame press conference after #1 Tennessee picked up an 83-66 victory in Knoxville.
Video: Pregame lights & starting lineups – #1 UT vs. WVU
A look inside Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville with it’s neat light show and starting line-up intros.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. LSU
The contest’s visibility will be used to raise awareness toward the fight against breast cancer.
Hoops Preview: #1 Tennessee vs. West Virginia
Fans can listen live on their local Vol Network affiliate to hear Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp describing the action on The Sports Animal.
Video: Rick Barnes previews West Virginia
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media in a group session Friday ahead of Saturday’s Big 12/SEC Challenge game vs. West Virginia.
Lady Vols fall to No. 1 Notre Dame, drop 6th straight
Freshman guard Zaay Green scored 15 points in the first half to put UT up 34-31 at the break, but No. 1/1 Notre Dame rallied in the second half to grab a 77-62 win Thursday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Video: Lady Vols postgame – Warlick and players after 77-62 loss to Notre Dame
Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Holly Warlick and players spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s loss to No. 1 Notre Dame at home 77-62.
Heath Shuler collects prestigious NCAA Silver Anniversary Award
Heath Shuler has always been cool under pressure.
Hazel Head, Mother Of Pat Summitt, Passes Away
Hazel (Albright) Head, mother of the late iconic University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Head Summitt and a resident of Henrietta, Tenn., passed away Wednesday. She was 93.
Williams’ Record Performance Leads No. 1 Tennessee to 88-83 Win at Vanderbilt
National Player of the Year candidate Grant Williamsposted one of the most dominant performances in program history to lift No. 1 Tennessee to an 88-83 victory in overtime against Vanderbilt in Memorial Gym Wednesday night.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. No. 1 Notre Dame
UT’s second “We Back Pat” branded game of the week occurs on Thursday night, as Tennessee (12-6, 1-5 SEC) steps outside of SEC play to welcome No. 1/1 Notre Dame (18-1, 6-0 ACC) to Thompson-Boling Arena for a nationally-televised contest.
Williams Named to Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List
The Atlanta Tipoff Club named Tennessee junior Grant Williams to its midseason watch list for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Hoops Preview: #1 Tennessee at Vanderbilt
After being tabbed the top team in the country in the most recent AP poll, the Tennessee Volunteers will have their hands full Wednesday night, as they face in-state rival Vanderbilt in front of a sold-out crowd at Memorial Gym.
Rick Barnes Press Conference Transcript – Vanderbilt Preview
Rick Barnes Press Conference Transcript – Vanderbilt Preview
Tennessee football announces 10 early enrollees
The Tennessee football team and head coach Jeremy Pruitt welcomed 10 early enrollees to campus this month as the first members of the 2019 recruiting class to arrive on Rocky Top.
Video: Rick Barnes discusses No. 1 ranking, culture, Vandy and much more
Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes held his weekly press conference on Tuesday ahead of the Vanderbilt game Wednesday night in Nashville.
Lady Vols lose to Arkansas 80-79, program-first 3-game home losing streak
Despite an 18-point second-half performance from sophomore point guard Evina Westbrook, the No. RV/17 Tennessee Lady Vols fell to Arkansas, 80-79.
Video: Holly Warlick postgame “All the noise that we’re hearing, those kids have blocked everything out”
Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick spoke to the media in the postgame after the Lady Vols’ 80-79 home loss to Arkansas.
Video: Lady Vols players react to program-high 5th straight loss
Players Rennia Davis (c), Zaay Green (r) & Evina Westbrook (l) spoke to the media in the postgame after the Lady Vols’ 80-79 home loss to Arkansas.
Top Spot: Tennessee Ascends to No. 1 in AP Rankings
Tennessee ascended to the top spot in Monday’s updated Associated Press Top 25 rankings.
Tennessee Football Adds Transfer Deangelo Gibbs
UT football coach Jeremy Pruitt announced the addition of transfer Deangelo Gibbs on Monday.
Jimmy’s blog: Gaining No. 1 spot would be significant for Vols
Vols have been ranked No. 1 just once in history
Hoops Preview: No. 20/17 Lady Vols vs. Arkansas
The match-up with the Razorbacks on Monday will be the first of four straight contests on The Summitt.
No. 3 Tennessee Edges Alabama in Final Minute, 71-68
Tennessee edged the Alabama Crimson Tide, 71-68, Saturday to remain undefeated in SEC play.
Tee Martin Returns to Rocky Top as Assistant Football Coach
Martin’s specific title and duties will be announced in the coming days.
