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Auburn's Malik Dunbar celebrates after defeating Tennessee in the championship game of the NCAA Southeastern Conference basketball tournament Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn won 84-64. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 22 Auburn routs 8th-ranked Tennessee 84-64 for SEC title

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2019 03:18 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers are taking home their first Southeastern

Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) shoots a 3-point shot against Kentucky to give Tennessee a 78-76 lead in the final minute of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee held on to win 82-78. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 8 Tennessee rallies past No. 4 Kentucky 82-78

By Steve Megargee Mar. 16, 2019 05:56 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Lamonte' Turner picked a perfect time to snap out

Mississippi State guard Lamar Peters (2) drives against Tennessee's Lamonte Turner (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 8 Vols top Mississippi State 83-76 in SEC quarterfinal

By Steve Megargee Mar. 16, 2019 12:24 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will face Kentucky one more time with a No. 1 seed

FILE - In this , Saturday, March 9, 2019 file photo, Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) reacts after being fouled near Florida's Mike Okauru (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. Tennessee forward Grant Williams is the Associated Press’ Southeastern Conference player of the year and Mississippi’s Kermit Davis is coach of the year. Williams earned unanimous first-team all-SEC honors for a second straight season. The 14-member media panel also voted Arkansas’ Daniel Gafford, Kentucky’s PJ Washington, LSU’s Tremont Waters and Mississippi State’s Quinndary Weatherspoon to the first team. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
Coaches pick Tennessee's Williams SEC player of the year

Mar. 12, 2019 12:24 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference coaches have selected Tennessee

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 file photo, Arkansas forward Daniel Gafford (10) shoots over Missouri defender Jeremiah Tilmon (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. Tennessee forward Grant Williams is the Associated Press’ Southeastern Conference player of the year and Mississippi’s Kermit Davis is coach of the year. Williams earned unanimous first-team all-SEC honors for a second straight season. The 14-member media panel also voted Arkansas’ Daniel Gafford, Kentucky’s PJ Washington, LSU’s Tremont Waters and Mississippi State’s Quinndary Weatherspoon to the first team(AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Tennessee's Grant Williams named AP SEC player of year

By Steve Megargee Mar. 12, 2019 03:42 AM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee forward Grant Williams is the Associated Press'

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) defends as Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) looks to shoot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn upends No. 5 Tennessee 84-80 in regular-season finale

By John Zenor Mar. 09, 2019 02:47 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers saved their best for last, and so did Jared

Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) celebrates after defeating Kentucky 71-52 in an NCAA college basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (Joy Kimbrough/The Daily Times via AP)
Auburn's versatile standout Okeke set to face Vols, Williams

By John Zenor Mar. 08, 2019 05:41 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Chuma Okeke is Auburn's most versatile player. He's

FILE - At left, in a Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle (3) shoots against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Salt Lake City. At right, in a Jan. 17, 2019, file photo, Washington's Jaylen Nowell (5) shoots during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Stanford, in Seattle. The top conferences in college basketball are wrapping up regular-season play, along with the races to determine each league’s player of the year. Washington has long since wrapped up the regular-season Pac-12 title behind sophomore Jaylen Nowell. Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle (20.5 points, 8.0 rebounds) would be the likely top contender.(AP Photo/File)
Top-player races in power conferences enter final weekend

By Aaron Beard Mar. 08, 2019 02:46 AM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The top conferences in college basketball are wrapping up

FILE - At left, in a Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) shoots against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Lexington, Ky. At right, in a March 2, 2019, file photo, Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) shoots against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Knoxville, Tenn. The top conferences in college basketball are wrapping up regular-season play, along with the races to determine each league’s player of the year. Tennessee’s Grant Williams is the front-runner. Kentucky’s PJ Washington is the biggest competition. (AP Photo/File)
Missouri Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats 3/8/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 12:43 AM EST

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives to the basket while defended by Florida guard Jalen Hudson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
LSU Tigers at Florida Gators 3/6/2019

Mar. 06, 2019 08:25 PM EST

Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) dunks against Mississippi State guard Robert Woodard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Schofield shines as No. 5 Vols rip Mississippi State 71-54

By Steve Megargee Mar. 05, 2019 11:13 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is regaining its defensive identity just in time

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2019 file photo, fans hold up their cell phones with the flashlight on as music plays before an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt in Knoxville, Tenn. College basketball teams are trying to get fans to keep coming to games in the age of smartphones by making those phones an integral part of the experience. That’s evident every time cellphones in the stands light up arenas across the country during pregame lineup introductions. (AP photo/Wade Payne, File)
College teams add more glitz in attempt to keep fans coming

By Steve Megargee Mar. 03, 2019 02:51 AM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — College basketball teams are trying to get fans to keep

Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) shoots as as Kentucky forward PJ Washington (25) and forward Nick Richards (4) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Bone's big game helps No. 7 Vols beat No. 4 Kentucky 71-52

By Steve Megargee Mar. 02, 2019 04:31 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee didn't like the way it got pushed around at

Kentucky's Nick Richards (4) shoots in front of Arkansas' Gabe Osabuohien (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Kentucky defense can't rest without Reid Travis against Vols

By Steve Megargee Mar. 01, 2019 02:59 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kentucky coach John Calipari would love to have Reid Travis

Mississippi guard Breein Tyree (4) agonizes over their loss to Tennessee in an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Tennessee won 73-71. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No kneeling, cups tossed as Ole Miss falls to No. 7 Tenn

By David Brandt Feb. 27, 2019 09:31 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Grant Williams barreled through the lane through two Mississippi

LSU forward Emmitt Williams (24) celebrates with the LSU student section after an overtime victory in an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won in overtime 82-80.(AP Photo/Bill Feig)
SEC ref explains photo of himself posing with LSU T-shirt

By Steve Megargee Feb. 25, 2019 02:18 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Southeastern Conference referee Anthony Jordan has told the

LSU guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) celebrates their overtime win in an NCAA college basketball game against Tennsessee, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Smart leads No. 13 LSU past No. 5 Tennessee in OT, 82-80

By Brett Martel Feb. 23, 2019 03:32 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Javonte Smart waved both arms upward as he turned to the

Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) drives past Vanderbilt forward Yanni Wetzell (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 58-46. (AP photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee, LSU meet on Saturday with SEC title implications

By Steve Megargee And David Brandt Feb. 22, 2019 09:53 AM EST
Here are a few things to watch in Southeastern Conference basketball this week:

Buffalo head coach Nate Oats reacts against Ohio during the second half of an NCAA college Basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Veteran teams riding experience toward March Madness

By John Marshall Feb. 21, 2019 03:09 AM EST
Buffalo's coaches spent part of Tuesday morning's walkthrough going over defensive

Vanderbilt forward Simisola Shittu (11) works for a shot as Tennessee forward Grant Williams defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP photo/Wade Payne)
No. 5 Tennessee wins 58-46 as Vandy loses 14th straight

By Steve Megargee Feb. 19, 2019 09:09 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's offense was bad. Vanderbilt's was worse.