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Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner, right, drives against Chattanooga forward Rod Johnson, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 17 Vols top Chattanooga 58-46 for 30th straight home win

By Steve Megargee Nov. 25, 2019 09:05 PM EST

Texas Tech's Chris Clarke (44) dives to steal the ball from Tennessee State's Ben Kone' (34) and Ravel Moody (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Moretti sparks No. 12 Texas Tech in 2nd half of 72-57 win

Nov. 21, 2019 10:54 PM EST

Middle Tennessee State guard Jayce Johnson (13) and Villanova guard Collin Gillespie chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Myrtle Beach Invitational in Conway, S.C., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Swider scores 26, No. 17 Villanova routs MTSU 98-69

Nov. 21, 2019 01:42 PM EST

Tennessee, Florida State part of 2020 Charleston field

Nov. 21, 2019 01:23 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Tennessee and Florida State highlight the field for the 2020 Charleston Classic. Tournament organizers announced...

Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden (23) shoots over Alabama State forward Brandon Battle (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 20 Tennessee breezes past Alabama State 76-41

By Steve Megargee Nov. 20, 2019 09:07 PM EST

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) beats East Tennessee State forward Jeromy Rodriguez (11) to a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Azubuike leads No. 4 Kansas to 75-63 win over E Tennessee St

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2019 10:08 PM EST

Tennessee's Lamonte Turner, center, drives past Washington's Hameir Wright during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the James Naismith Classic, in Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Bowden scores 18 as Tennessee upsets No. 20 Washington 75-62

By Ian Harrison Nov. 16, 2019 07:04 PM EST

Murray State forward Darnell Cowart gets the rebound next to Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (5) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Bowden helps Tennessee rally past Murray State 82-63

By Steve Megargee Nov. 12, 2019 11:13 PM EST

Jones excels in his return, leading Texas to a 69-45 victory

By Mark Rosner Nov. 05, 2019 10:08 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Andrew Jones didn't just return to basketball competition Tuesday after a long absence. He took a star turn. Jones,...

Tennessee's Yves Pons (35) drives for a layup defended by UNC Asheville's LJ Thorpe during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Tom Sherlin/The Daily Times via AP)
Vols beat UNC Asheville 78-63 for 27th straight home win

By Steve Megargee Nov. 05, 2019 09:35 PM EST

Plavsic ruling underscores Tennessee's frontcourt concerns

By Steve Megargee Nov. 04, 2019 04:00 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's frontcourt concerns heading into the season are even greater than anticipated now that the NCAA has determined 7-foot...

Vols' Plavsic doesn't get waiver, must sit out this season

Nov. 02, 2019 12:57 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee center Uros Plavsic must sit out the 2019-20 season after the NCAA refused to grant the Arizona State transfer a waiver that...

Tennessee's Lamonte Turner speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tennessee believes it has staying power as SEC contender

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2019 09:40 AM EDT

Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Stackhouse headlines 4 new SEC head coaches

Oct. 16, 2019 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 16, 2019, file photo, Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) celebrates after making a 3-pointer with 26 seconds remaining to defeat Kentucky 61-59 at the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Turner has shown a flair for the dramatic for much of his college career while delivering some of the most memorable moments in this program’s recent history. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Vols need fifth-year senior Turner to emerge as team leader

By Steve Megargee Oct. 11, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

Ex-Tennessee forward DJ Burns is transferring to Winthrop

Jul. 11, 2019 01:52 PM EDT
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Former Tennessee forward DJ Burns is returning to his hometown to play for Winthrop. The 6-foot-9 Burns said Thursday on Twitter...

Former Oregon guard Victor Bailey Jr. transfers to Tennessee

Jun. 11, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Oregon guard Victor Bailey Jr. has transferred to Tennessee and will play for the Volunteers in the 2020-21 season. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Clemson forward Elijah Thomas (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky. The return of forwards Jordan Nwora and Steven Enoch could make the Cardinals a top-10 team heading into next season. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Winners and losers of the NBA's draft withdrawal deadline

By John Marshall May. 30, 2019 04:18 PM EDT

Toronto tripleheader includes Tennessee-Washington matchup

May. 28, 2019 03:55 PM EDT
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto will host a college basketball tripleheader featuring three teams that reached the NCAA Tournament this past season. The...

Vols sign 7-foot Arizona State transfer Uros Plavsic

May. 21, 2019 11:33 AM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has signed 7-foot Arizona State transfer Uros Plavsic. Plavsic graduated from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in...