Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) dribbles the ball against South Carolina guard Devin Carter (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Tennessee Volunteers at South Carolina Gamecocks 2/5/2022

Feb. 05, 2022 02:06 PM EST

Texas Tech's Bryson Williams (11) shoots the ball over Texas' Dylan Disu (4)during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 14 Texas Tech wins 77-64 over Beard and No. 23 Texas

Feb. 01, 2022 11:38 PM EST

Texas A&M guard Quenton Jackson (3) spins while passing the ball off as he's defended by Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Chandler, Nkamhoua lead No. 22 Tennessee past Texas A&M

By Al Lesar Feb. 01, 2022 09:22 PM EST

Tennessee forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (2) drives around Texas forward Dylan Disu (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan., 29, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Allen's late free throw lifts Texas over No. 18 Vols 52-51

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 29, 2022 10:47 PM EST

Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin reacts to a team foul called against Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
UK vs KU: Blueblood showdown highlights Big 12-SEC Challenge

By Dave Skretta Jan. 28, 2022 02:09 AM EST

Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) shoots over Florida guard Tyree Appleby (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vescovi scores 23, No. 18 Vols rally past Florida 78-71

By Al Lesar Jan. 26, 2022 08:50 PM EST

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) tries to get around Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Big 12-SEC Challenge takes hoops center stage this weekend

By Dave Skretta Jan. 25, 2022 01:46 AM EST

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

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) tries to shoot as Georgia's Jabri Abdur-Rahim (1) and Tyron McMillan (4) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Kentucky's Tshiebwe wants 'my name to be remembered forever'

By Mark Long Jan. 12, 2022 01:02 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 Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with fans after their win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Titans get AFC's No. 1 seed; Colts' loss helps Steelers

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 09, 2022 08:28 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

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) dunks over Alcorn State guard Paul King in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan State up to No. 10

By John Marshall Dec. 27, 2021 12:12 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