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Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) shoots over LSU center Efton Reid (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vescovi leads No. 24 Tennessee over No. 13 LSU 64-50

By Al Lesar Jan. 22, 2022 08:37 PM EST

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi, rear, and Vanderbilt guard Tyrin Lawrence dive for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 24 Tennessee scores final 8, beating Vanderbilt 68-60

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 18, 2022 11:29 PM EST

Kentucky forward Lance Ware (55) celebrates guard Kellan Grady's (31) three pointer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Washington helps No. 18 Kentucky rout No. 22 Tennessee

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 15, 2022 03:25 PM EST

Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) steals the ball from South Carolina guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Knoxville, TN. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vescovi leads No. 22 Tennessee over South Carolina 66-46

By Al Lesar Jan. 11, 2022 08:50 PM EST

Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) shoots as he's fouled by South Carolina forward Keyshawn Bryant (24) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
South Carolina Gamecocks at Tennessee Volunteers 1/11/2022

Jan. 11, 2022 07:20 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Eason powers No. 21 LSU past No. 18 Tennessee, 79-67

By Brett Martel Jan. 08, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) and the bench react to his game-tying shot during an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 66-60 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 18 Tennessee tops Ole Miss 66-60 in overtime

By Al Lesar Jan. 05, 2022 09:44 PM EST

Alabama's bench cheers during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 19 Alabama tops depleted No. 14 Vols 73-68 with late run

Dec. 29, 2021 11:45 PM EST

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) dribbles as he's defended by Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 19 Tennessee hands No. 6 Arizona first loss 77-73

By Al Lesar Dec. 22, 2021 09:30 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes yells to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against USC Upstate, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 6 Arizona heads to No. 19 Tennessee for Top 25 showdown

By Dave Skretta Dec. 21, 2021 10:52 AM EST

UNC-Greensboro head coach Mike Jones reacts to a play during an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 13 Tennessee beats UNC Greensboro 76-36

By Al Lesar Dec. 11, 2021 06:38 PM EST

Texas Tech coach Mark Adams gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Texas Tech, Shannon topples No. 13 Tennessee in OT

By Dan Gelston Dec. 07, 2021 09:43 PM EST

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler, front, picks up a loose ball as Colorado guard Keeshawn Barthelemy pursues in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Chandler scores 28, No. 13 Tennessee beats Colorado 69-54

By Michael Kelly Dec. 04, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes yells to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against Presbyterian, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 13 Tennessee rolls over Presbyterian 86-44

By Al Lesar Nov. 30, 2021 09:07 PM EST

Tennessee Tech guard Dane Quest (11) falls to the floor as he collides with Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 15 Tennessee avoids upset against Tennessee Tech

By Al Lesar Nov. 26, 2021 05:09 PM EST

Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) shoots over North Carolina's Caleb Love (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Tennessee beats North Carolina 89-72 in Tip-Off tournament

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 21, 2021 05:53 PM EST

Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) misses a shot under pressure from Villanova's Eric Dixon (43) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 5 Villanova routs No. 17 Tennessee 71-53 in Tip-Off

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 20, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) shoots over Tennessee-Martin guard Koby Jeffries (1) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Chandler, Vescovi lead No. 18 Tennessee past UT-Martin 90-62

By Al Lesar Nov. 09, 2021 09:09 PM EST

FILE — In this March 13, 2021, file photo, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes yells to his players in an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. With the talent Barnes has assembled, Tennessee is looking for a fourth NCAA Tournament berth trying to improve on the regional semifinal reached in 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
No. 18 Tennessee's roster loaded with addition of newcomers

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 21, 2021 03:14 PM EDT

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Clemson Tigers 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT