STEVE MEGARGEE
Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) shoots a free throw against Vanderbilt in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Williams scored a career-high 41 points and was 23 for 23 at the free-throw line as Tennessee won 88-83 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Williams' knack for drawing contact sparks No. 1 Tennessee

By Steve Megargee Jan. 24, 2019 04:01 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Grant Williams finds ways to get to the free-throw line. And

Alabama guard John Petty (23) drives the ball against Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 71-68 (AP Photo/Shawn Millsaps)
Tennessee knows it must improve defense to stay at No. 1

By Steve Megargee Jan. 22, 2019 06:53 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Volunteers believe the best way for them to

Tennessee guard Jordan Bone (0) reacts from a foul made by Alabama in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 71-68 (AP Photo/Shawn Millsaps)
No. 3 Vols rally past Alabama, make case to lead AP Top 25

By Steve Megargee Jan. 19, 2019 06:03 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee did its part with a walk-off win of sorts against

Tennessee guard Jordan Bone (0) brings the ball down the court against Arkansas guard Isaiah Joe (1) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Shawn Millsaps)
Barnes wants third-ranked Vols to take nothing for granted

By Steve Megargee Jan. 17, 2019 06:04 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes wants to make sure his third

Tennessee forward Yves Pons (35) looks for an open man while Arkansas guard Isaiah Joe (1) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Shawn Millsaps)
No. 3 Tennessee rips Arkansas 106-87 for 11th straight win

By Steve Megargee Jan. 15, 2019 09:24 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes doesn't like referring to Lamonte

Tennessee players Jordan Bone (0) and Grant Williams (2) and Lamonte Turner (1) celebrate in front of Florida fans an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. Tennessee won 78-67 (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Vols' Barnes unhappy with his team's postgame 'Gator Chomp'

By Steve Megargee Jan. 14, 2019 01:51 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes says he didn't like how his

Tennessee's Admiral Schofield, top, shoots over Missouri's Reed Nikko, left, and Javon Pickett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 3 Tennessee establishes itself as favorite in SEC race

By Steve Megargee Jan. 11, 2019 04:42 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has established itself as the early Southeastern

Georgia forward Derek Ogbeide (34) attempts a shot over Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Shawn Millsaps)
No. 3 Tennessee trounces Georgia 96-50 to open SEC play

By Steve Megargee Jan. 05, 2019 07:04 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is creating quite a home-court advantage at an

Tennessee forward Yves Pons (35) dunks the ball against Tennessee Tech in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Shawn Millsaps)
No. 3 Vols trounce Tennessee Tech 96-53 for 7th straight win

By Steve Megargee Dec. 29, 2018 04:49 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee heads into Southeastern Conference competition

FILE - In this July 16, 2018, file photo, Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher speaks at Southeastern Conference Media Days, in Atlanta. The arrival of an early signing period last year enticed the vast majority of last year’s top seniors to finalize their college plans in late December rather than waiting until February. Coaches and recruiting analysts expect that pattern to continue for the foreseeable future - and they’ve planned accordingly. “The way you go about your business has totally changed,” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
New normal: Most recruits choosing to sign in December

By Steve Megargee Dec. 18, 2018 11:44 AM EST
College football fans used to treat the first Wednesday of February like a virtual