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Barnes Adds Nation’s Top Point Guard in Memphis Phenom Kennedy Chandler; Watch Highlights

Kennedy Chandler, a five-star prospect rated by ESPN as the nation’s top point guard in the Class of 2021, has signed and submitted his National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Tennessee

Lady Vols unveil 2020-2021 Basketball Schedule

The University of Tennessee women’s basketball program announced its 2020-21 schedule on Friday, including a 16-game Southeastern Conference itinerary and games vs. eight non-conference opponents.

Transcript: Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer Media Availability

On Thursday afternoon, the Tennessee basketball freshmen tandem of Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer sat down with the media over Zoom to discuss the offseason and the upcoming start to the 2020-21 season.

Transcript: Key, Burrell, Rennie & Saunders Lady Vols Avails

Four Tennessee women’s basketball players met with the media on Thursday afternoon over Zoom to talk about the Lady Vols’ 2020-21 season.

Transcript: Co-Head Coaches Ralph and Karen Weekly Fall Press Conference

Full Transcript – Opening statement…(Karen) “Well thank you, it’s good to be here and good to see all of you, even on a computer screen.

Tennessee Softball Welcomes Six Newcomers on National Signing Day

Tennessee softball inked six newcomers, who will make their debut in the 2022 season, during the National Signing period this week.

Media Picks Tennessee to Win SEC Basketball Championship

Tennessee was predicted to win the 2021 Southeastern Conference men’s basketball championship in preseason voting by a select panel of both SEC and national media members.

Brandon Kennedy Named National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete, Campbell Trophy Finalist

Tennessee football has produced a National Football Foundation National-Scholar Athlete as senior graduate center Brandon Kennedy was selected as one of 12 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy

Jimmy’s blog: Springer said he wants to make teammates better

Says this isn’t championship or bust but likes UT’s talent

Quotes: Morris, Hyatt, Baron Media Availability

Player Quotables – Wanya Morris, OL – So. – On the offensive struggles coming out of halftime…“That’s something that we all talked about as a group.

Transcript: Jeremy Pruitt on Week 8 SEC Teleconference

We found out right before going out on the field yesterday that our game was canceled. We actually went ahead and worked on Texas A&M.

Barnes Announces Signing of Highly Rated Wing Jahmai Mashack

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Wednesday that highly-rated wing Jahmai Mashack (pronounced: juh-MY MAY-shack) has signed and submitted his National Letter of Intent.

Harper announces four-player Lady Vol Basketball signing class

The Tennessee women’s basketball program has received signed National Letters of Intent from four players who comprise a signing class currently ranked No. 5 nationally,

Lady Vols’ Davis on Cheryl Miller Award 2021 Preseason Watch List

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced Wednesday the 20 watch list candidates for the 2021 Cheryl Miller Award, and Tennessee’s Rennia Davis is in that group.

PHOTO GALLERY: Tennessee Practice – Week 8

Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of UT Athletics, of Tennessee’s Tuesday Week 8 practice, which was formerly Texas A&M week . Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.

WATCH: Tennessee football Tuesday practice video

Here’s some video of Tennessee’s practice during what was Texas A&M week, but is now an open week.

WATCH: Baron on NFL players he studies “A lot of Cameron Jordan, Kahlil Mack, people that have similar body types to mine”

Tennessee outside linebacker/defensive end Tyler Baron spoke with the media via Zoom call to discuss the season and preview Texas A&M.

WATCH: Hyatt on offseason throwing sessions with Bailey “After I left, I knew he was going to be something special”

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt spoke with the media via Zoom call to discuss the season and preview Texas A&M.

WATCH: Morris on missed practices “It’s definitely frustrating, but you can’t really complain about it”

Tennessee offensive tackle Wanya Morris spoke with the media via Zoom call to discuss the season and preview Texas A&M.

Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas A&M Football Game Postponed

Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas A&M football game in Neyland Stadium has been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Texas A&M football program.

WATCH: Weinke explains Pruitt’s comments on Bailey, talks improvement

Tennessee quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke was a guest speaker at the Knoxville Quarterback Club this week to discuss the QB position, the team and the season.

Transcript: What Jeremy Pruitt Said at His Monday Texas A&M Week Monday Press Conference

Opening Statement…“Reviewing Saturday’s game and looking at the first half, I thought we did some things really well.

WATCH: Pruitt on negative reaction from fans “I’m just as restless as they are”

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly Monday game week press conference, this week to preview Saturday’s game vs. Texas A&M.

WATCH: Celtics’ Williams on what NBA players say about his style, physicality “We know you played for coach Barnes”

VFL and current Boston Celtics second-year forward Grant Williams met with the Knoxville media recently to talk about his alma mater and his role in the NBA for the Boston Celtics.

Transcript: VFL Grant Williams of Celtics talks rookie season in NBA, Vols

VFL Grant Williams sat down with the media (from his car in LA traffic) on Friday afternoon to discuss his first year in the NBA and all things Tennessee athletics.