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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

North Carolina's Dawson Garcia (13) makes a basket as Tennessee's Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (2) and Tennessee's Uros Plavsic (33) look on, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Tennessee Volunteers at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 04:44 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

Villanova head coach Jay Wright claps from the bench during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Hall of Fame Tip-Off tourney to feature 4 ranked teams

By John Marshall Nov. 16, 2021 07:45 PM EST

East Tennessee State guard Jordan King (2) has the ball knocked away by Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) as forward John Fulkerson (10) defends during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 18 Tennessee rolls over East Tennessee St 94-62

By Al Lesar Nov. 14, 2021 02:35 PM EST

East Tennessee State guard Jordan King (2) has the ball knocked away by Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) as forward John Fulkerson (10) defends during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Tennessee Volunteers 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:40 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 Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Ypsilanti Lincoln's Emoni Bates shoots against River Rouge during the Tip Off Classic high school basketball game in Ypsilanti, Mich. Bates, part of a top-ranked Memphis class, was named the Gatorade national high school player of the year in 2020. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP, File)
Freshman phenom Baldwin savors chance to play for his dad

By Steve Megargee Oct. 27, 2021 02:42 AM EDT

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

Tennessee forward John Fulkerson returning for 6th season

Apr. 16, 2021 12:19 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Forward John Fulkerson announced Friday he is returning to Tennessee for his sixth season, using the extra year of eligibility granted...

Brandon Huntley-Hatfield reclassifies, signs with Tennessee

Apr. 15, 2021 02:30 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield has reclassified from the class of 2022 and signed with Tennessee, helping boost the Volunteers' 2021...

Tennessee Vols sign wing Quentin Diboundje from France

Apr. 14, 2021 07:53 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has signed Quentin Diboundje from France, the seventh international player during coach Rick Barnes' tenure. ...

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes hires Justin Gainey as assistant

Apr. 12, 2021 03:43 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has hired veteran Justin Gainey as an assistant coach to fill out his staff. Barnes...

Oregon State forward Warith Alatishe (10) blocks a Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) shot during the first half of a first round game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Indianapolis,Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Keon Johnson is 2nd Vols player to declare for NBA draft

Apr. 07, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

ETSU hires Vols assistant Desmond Oliver as new men's coach

Apr. 05, 2021 06:12 PM EDT
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — East Tennessee State has hired Tennessee assistant Desmond Oliver as the Buccaneers' new men's basketball coach, six days after...

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes hires Rod Clark as assistant

Apr. 05, 2021 05:42 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has filled one of the openings on his staff by hiring Rod Clark as a new assistant. ...