Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) dribbles past Florida center Jason Jitoboh (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19. 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 6 Tennessee looks to rebound against No. 19 Missouri

By John Zenor Jan. 22, 2021 04:00 AM EST

University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman speaks during a press conference in Knoxville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, as Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer looks on. Tennessee has fired football coach Jeremy Pruitt, two assistants and seven members of the Volunteers' recruiting and support staff for cause after an internal investigation found what the university chancellor called “serious violations of NCAA rules.” Chancellor Donde Plowman said Pruitt was responsible for overseeing the program. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee moves quickly, hires UCF's Danny White as new AD

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 21, 2021 02:49 PM EST

Tennessee's Josiah-Jordan James (5) and John Fulkerson (10) double team Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) during an NCAA college basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
No. 10 Tennessee rides balanced scoring, beats Vanderbilt

By Al Lesar Jan. 16, 2021 08:18 PM EST

Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) blocks a shot by Texas A&M guard Andre Gordon (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 9 Tennessee tops Texas A&M 68-54 behind Santiago Vescov

Jan. 09, 2021 04:46 PM EST

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) makes a 3-point basket over Texas A&M forward Jonathan Aku (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Volunteers at Texas A&M Aggies 1/9/2021

Jan. 09, 2021 03:04 PM EST

Tennessee's Josiah-Jordan James (5) attempts to score against Arkansas during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
No. 9 Tennessee pulls out 79-74 thriller over Arkansas

By Al Lesar Jan. 06, 2021 09:39 PM EST

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell shouts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 15 Rutgers, No. 16 Minnesota set for AP Top 25 tests

By Aaron Beard Jan. 05, 2021 02:11 AM EST

Texas guard Donovan Williams motions after scoring against Kansas in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2. 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
Gonzaga-Baylor remain 1-2 in AP Top 25; Texas rises to No. 4

By Aaron Beard Jan. 04, 2021 12:06 PM EST

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) moves the ball against Alabama's Jaden Shackelford (5) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Randy Sartin, Pool)
Alabama stuns No. 7 Tennessee 71-63 in physical battle

By Al Lesar Jan. 02, 2021 08:28 PM EST

Tennessee's Victor Bailey Jr., center, drives past teammate Olivier Nkamhoua, left, and Missouri's Dru Smith, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 7 Tennessee routs No. 12 Missouri 73-53 in SEC opener

By Joe Walljasper Dec. 30, 2020 11:29 PM EST

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes talks to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina-Upstate on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Randy Sartin/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 8 Tennessee tops USC Upstate 80-60

Al Lesar Dec. 23, 2020 07:04 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes talks to his team during a timeout during an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Tech, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Randy Sartin/USA TODAY Sports via AP, Pool)
Teams led by experienced players have edge amid pandemic

By Aaron Beard Dec. 22, 2020 11:48 AM EST

Bailey leads No. 8 Tennessee over winless Saint Joseph's

By Al Lesar Dec. 21, 2020 08:53 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Five games into his Tennessee career, Victor Bailey is settling into his role as an offensive threat. The transfer...

Burrell carries W. Illinois to 1st win at UT-Martin 81-63

Dec. 20, 2020 09:08 PM EST
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Cameron Burrell tallied 11 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double to lift Western Illinois to its first-ever win at UT-Martin,...

Tennessee's Keon Johnson (45) slides on the court during an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Tech Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
No. 10 Tennessee overwhelms Tennessee Tech 103-49

By Al Lesar Dec. 18, 2020 09:01 PM EST

Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic (33) looks for the basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Appalachian State in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Tennessee Volunteers 12/15/2020

Dec. 15, 2020 10:44 PM EST

Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic (33) looks for the basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Appalachian State in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
No. 10 Tennessee clamps down on Appalachian State, 79-38

By Al Lesar Dec. 15, 2020 09:19 PM EST

Fulkerson 15 points, 12 boards as No. 12 Vols top Cincinnati

By Al Lesar Dec. 12, 2020 03:07 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When the offense struggled, No. 12 Tennessee turned to its defense and found success. The Vols, who shot just 32...

Baylor head coach Scott Drew, left, talks with guard Jared Butler (12) as he leaves the game late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stephen F. Austin in Waco, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Playing amid pandemic tests basketball teams' adaptability

By John Marshall Dec. 11, 2020 05:21 PM EST

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks to a referee during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Colorado on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville New-Sentinel via AP, Pool)
No. 12 Tennessee gets past Colorado in long-delayed opener

By Al Lesar Dec. 08, 2020 08:19 PM EST