
Tennessee’s NBA Draft Legacy: From Marshall Hawkins to the Modern Era
From the first Vol selected in 1948 to the latest prospects under coach Rick Barnes, Tennessee has consistently contributed talent to the NBA draft.
Jun 22, 2026
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From the first Vol selected in 1948 to the latest prospects under coach Rick Barnes, Tennessee has consistently contributed talent to the NBA draft.

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