
Tennessee Volunteers Begin 2026 Fall Camp with Position Battles
The Volunteers open fall practice with key competitions across offense, defense and special teams, shaping the early depth chart for the upcoming campaign.
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The Volunteers open fall practice with key competitions across offense, defense and special teams, shaping the early depth chart for the upcoming campaign.

Head coach Josh Elander discusses the impact of six Volunteers drafted, the emergence of top prospects, and the team's focus on chemistry and facility upgrades for the upcoming season.

Josh Richardson announced his retirement on Instagram, closing a ten‑year professional basketball career that included NBA stints with several teams and a season in Spain.

Duke's preseason schedule features games against Belmont, Tennessee and Kansas, highlighting a roster that returns key scorers and a coaching staff led by Jon Scheyer.
An October 20, 2026 game will pit the Volunteers against the Blue Devils in a home‑and‑home series, showcasing fresh recruiting moves and the impact of recent rule changes on college basketball scheduling.

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats exchanged vows with Alex Accetta after his divorce from Crystal Oats, a timeline marked by personal health challenges and on‑court achievements.
Stephen Thompson, the new Tennessee men's basketball beat writer for Knox News, reflects on his journey from Pittsburgh to Knoxville and his excitement about covering a program on the rise.

LSU announced its upcoming men's basketball schedule, highlighting a much‑anticipated game against Tennessee at the Thompson‑Boling Arena in Knoxville. The release also underscores several key storylines, including the continued influence of coach Will Wade and a slate of high‑profile contests that promise to shape the Tigers' season.

The Longhorns' second season under head coach Sean Miller features a demanding schedule, highlighted by a January home game against Florida and a March showdown with Texas A&M.

The league released its full conference slate on Monday, revealing dates for Kentucky’s games against Ole Miss, Tennessee, Florida and a season‑opening road test at Oklahoma.

The university announced the hiring of Mason Graves, a coach whose career has been marked by aggressive baserunning and offensive development.

Marcus Dilligard, a veteran athletic director and boys basketball coach, has been appointed to lead Hilton Head Christian Academy’s basketball program, bringing a focus on character development and a 6‑18 team’s revival.

The special‑needs basketball and cheer clinic, now in its seventh iteration, draws record attendance and underscores a community‑wide commitment to inclusion.
Purdue's men's basketball team will host Colorado in the Indy Classic on Dec. 19, highlighting a family matchup and a schedule packed with top‑100 opponents.

The Baton Rouge Hockey Club announced Jimmy Soper as its first head coach, tapping a nine‑year SPHL veteran and former Ice Bears captain to steer the expansion team toward its inaugural season.

The newly formed Baton Rouge Hockey Club has appointed Jimmy Soper as its first head coach, setting the stage for a competitive debut in the Federal Prospects Hockey League this fall.

The Volunteers are using a matchup with Kennesaw State to sharpen strategies without revealing too much, setting the stage for a much‑anticipated clash with Texas.

The Vols will open the 2026 campaign with a quartet of games, three at home and one on the road, culminating in a high‑profile clash with Texas that ESPN predicts could swing the early standings.

Tennessee will open its season at home against Michigan State on Nov. 17, a rematch of the 2010 Elite Eight that adds another chapter to a series that favors the Spartans.

The Volunteers and Spartans will meet twice over the next two seasons, reviving a rivalry that spans nearly a century.

The University of Tennessee and Michigan State University have announced a two-year basketball series beginning in November 2026, featuring a return match in East Lansing during the 2027‑28 season.

The Spartans will host the Volunteers on Nov. 17, 2023, kicking off a two‑year series that highlights a deep‑rooted rivalry and the first regular‑season appearance of Tom Izzo in Knoxville.
Michigan State announces a home‑and‑home series with Tennessee, adding marquee matchups against Marquette, Arkansas and Gonzaga to its 2026‑27 schedule.

The Lady Vols are entering a pivotal summer, with 13 transfers, two freshmen, and new assistants Bill Ferrara and Isoken Uzamere joining head coach Kim Caldwell as she prepares for her third year.