BJ Edwards Joins Sacramento Kings After Undrafted NBA Draft
After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, guard BJ Edwards has signed with the Sacramento Kings and will compete for a roster spot during the upcoming summer league.
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After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, guard BJ Edwards has signed with the Sacramento Kings and will compete for a roster spot during the upcoming summer league.

The Commodores’ upcoming season features a blend of home and road matchups against top SEC rivals, with returning star Tyler Tanner and new transfers aiming to build on recent NCAA Tournament success.

After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Tobe Awaka has inked a two‑way contract with the Chicago Bulls. The 6‑foot‑8 forward, who honed his game under Rick Barnes at Tennessee and later at Arizona, will get his first taste of NBA action during the Summer League and training camp.

A look at the players leaving, returning and arriving as the Vols prepare for a pivotal campaign.

Shamurad Umarov, a redshirt junior offensive lineman from Alpharetta, Georgia, is entering his fourth year at the University of Tennessee with two years of eligibility remaining. After a 2025 season in which he started 10 games at left guard without allowing a sack, he is poised to anchor the Volunteers’ interior line as the 2026 schedule begins on September 5 against Furman.
The University of Kentucky has unveiled a demanding 2026‑27 schedule that pits the Wildcats against multiple preseason Top 25 opponents, featuring a blend of home‑court battles and grueling away trips.

The latest developments in college football feature a high‑profile broadcasting appointment, a key offensive line commitment, and a ripple in defensive tackle recruiting across the SEC.

Selected in the second round, Gillespie brings a blend of scoring, playmaking and defensive versatility to the Spurs, joining a Volunteers lineage that has produced dozens of NBA players over the past two decades.

Nate Ament’s draft night move reshapes the Milwaukee Bucks’ roster, bringing a high‑upside talent into a rebuild that also sees Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware join the fold.

Analysts highlight the Volunteers' preparedness and decisive actions in landing transfer pitcher Parker Detmers, a top high‑school prospect with a strong 2025 ERA.

Day two of the NBA draft at Barclays Center highlighted the movement of former Tennessee players, with trades to Milwaukee, Los Angeles and other franchises, while ESPN’s rankings spotlighted several Volunteers still in the mix.

Despite not being selected in the opening round of the 2026 NBA Draft, Tamin Lipsey's strong defensive record and leadership at Iowa State keep him on the radar for late‑round opportunities.

The NBA draft opened at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where former Tennessee guard Cameron Carr was chosen with the 24th overall pick and immediately dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers, joining a new chapter that also saw Baylor’s Dalton Knecht selected at No. 17.

The 2026 SEC baseball race concluded with Tennessee and Oklahoma finishing 10th and 11th, a coaching change, and a flurry of player transfers that will shape next season.

Nate Ament’s freshman stats and lottery projection coincide with Jazzy Davidson’s return to USC, where she aims to build on a decorated freshman year.

Tennessee standout Nate Ament was selected 13th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft while wearing a Miami Heat cap, only to be traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a deal sparked by Giannis Antetokounmpo's move to Miami.

The 2026 NBA draft in Brooklyn saw Tennessee’s Nate Ament selected 13th overall by the Miami Heat before being dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks, highlighting a promising start to his professional career.
Nate Ament, the 6‑foot‑10 forward from Tennessee, was selected 13th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Known for his scoring and defensive potential, he averaged 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds in his freshman season and is expected to develop his three‑point shooting and adapt to the NBA's physicality.

With the NBA Draft looming, ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo predicts that forward Nate Ament could be selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, a move that would pair him with Cooper Flagg and reshape the franchise’s frontcourt.

Dusty May’s exit leaves Michigan rebuilding through the portal, while UCLA eyes Michigan’s JP Estrella, a 10‑point, 5.4‑rebound junior, to anchor its interior and complement a perimeter‑heavy lineup.

South Carolina Gamecocks pitcher Jake McCoy has chosen the Tennessee Volunteers, a move that pits his recovery from Tommy John surgery against a promising MLB Draft outlook.

ESPN’s latest mock draft places Tennessee’s freshman forward Nate Ament with the Dallas Mavericks at the ninth overall pick, envisioning a potential partnership with projected top‑pick Cooper Flagg and a strategy that keeps Kyrie Irving in Dallas.
Dusty May's move to the NBA forces Michigan to weigh the future of its core five athletes amid an interim coaching transition.

Nate Ament is slated to hear his name called in the opening round of the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of Volunteers who have turned college success into professional opportunities.