College Basketball’s 2026‑27 Player of the Year Race Heats Up
The upcoming season promises a wide‑open battle for the nation’s most coveted individual honor, with established stars and fresh talent vying for the spotlight.
Aug 7, 2026
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Tennessee Volunteers Eye Transfer Guard Juke Harris as Offensive Centerpiece
Tennessee's recent reliance on transfer players has set the stage for Juke Harris to become the focal point of a revamped offense, with the program ranked among the nation's top ten contenders.
Jul 29, 2026
Former Tennessee Volunteers Impress in 2026 NBA Summer League
The 2026 NBA Summer League featured a dozen former Volunteers, highlighting performances from Chaz Lanier, Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Nate Ament, while Jahmai Mashack’s Memphis Grizzlies narrowly missed the championship.
Jul 24, 2026
Juke Harris Joins Tennessee Volunteers to Strengthen Roster for Season Opener
Juke Harris, a Wake Forest transfer, is expected to lead Tennessee’s offense while emphasizing defensive development under Rick Barnes ahead of the November 3 season opener.
Jul 24, 2026
Rick Barnes Documentary ‘It’s Not About Me’ Set for 2026 Release
The upcoming documentary 'It's Not About Me' will premiere on July 30, 2026, chronicling Rick Barnes' storied career and the future of Tennessee basketball.
Jul 24, 2026
Former Volunteers Shine in 2026 NBA Summer League
Eleven former Tennessee basketball players participated in the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League, with standout performances from Chaz Lanier, Jahmai Mashack and others.
Jul 24, 2026
Felix Okpara’s Draft Journey Highlights Tennessee’s NBA Pipeline
Nigerian forward Felix Okpara was chosen by the Orlando Magic in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft before being dealt to the Washington Wizards, bringing a defensive mindset and a unique personal history to the capital.
Jun 25, 2026
Ja’Kobi Gillespie Joins San Antonio Spurs, Extending Tennessee’s Draft Legacy
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.
Jun 25, 2026
Felix Okpara Selected 46th Overall in 2026 NBA Draft
Felix Okpara was picked 46th overall by the Orlando Magic and traded to the Washington Wizards, joining a Tennessee draft class that made history with multiple selections in back‑to‑back years.
Jun 25, 2026
Ja’Kobi Gillespie Drafted 42nd by San Antonio Spurs
Senior guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie was selected 42nd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, capping a record‑breaking college career that reshaped Tennessee basketball.
Jun 25, 2026
Tennessee’s NBA Draft Pipeline Extends to 2026
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.
Jun 23, 2026
Tennessee’s NBA Draft Pipeline: A Decade of Talent
Over the past ten years, ten Tennessee basketball players have transitioned to the NBA, with recent draftees continuing the tradition at the 2024 and 2025 drafts.
Jun 23, 2026
Tennessee’s NBA Draft Pipeline Thrives at Barclays Center
The NBA draft will descend upon the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, this week, turning the iconic arena into a stage for 60 selections spread across two rounds. The event will be televised nationally by ESPN and streamed on ABC, bringing the drama to millions of viewers. Tennessee's basketball program, under head coach Rick Barnes, has produced 57 all‑time NBA draft picks, and a steady stream of alumni are being selected each year, highlighting the university's growing influence on the professional game.
Jun 23, 2026
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
Tennessee’s Rich NBA Draft Legacy Ahead of Upcoming Draft
Tennessee’s basketball program has produced 57 NBA draft picks, with ten emerging under coach Rick Barnes since 2015, highlighting a legacy that continues into the upcoming draft.
Jun 22, 2026
Rick Barnes’ Tennessee Pipeline: NBA Draft Success Continues
Over the past decade, Tennessee under coach Rick Barnes has produced a steady stream of NBA draft picks, highlighted by top‑10 prospect Nate Ament and recent second‑round prospects Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara.
Jun 10, 2026
Tennessee Set to Host Florida State in Upcoming ACC-SEC Challenge Showdown
The Volunteers will welcome the Seminoles to Knoxville on December 1, seeking revenge for a 2019 loss while building on a recent surge of strong performances.
Jun 5, 2026
Tennessee Basketball Sets Up a Fresh Non‑Conference slate for the Coming Season
The Vols will host Florida State in the ACC‑SEC Challenge, restart home‑and‑home series with Michigan State and Purdue, and open the Players Era Festival against Maryland in Las Vegas. New coach Justin Gainey will test the team against North Carolina State, while recent memories of close battles with Syracuse linger.
Jun 5, 2026
Maryland Terrapins Prepare for Vegas Clash with Tennessee Volunteers
Maryland will meet Tennessee in the Players Era Festival, featuring new transfers, key players and a broadcast on ESPN.
May 23, 2026
Former Tennessee Star Zakai Zeigler Launches Youth Basketball Camp in Knoxville
Former Tennessee basketball standout Zakai Zeigler is set to host a two‑session youth camp in Knoxville on August 1, 2026, blending his NBA Summer League experience with a commitment to developing the next generation of talent.
May 22, 2026
Tennessee Basketball Bolsters Roster with Record Transfer Portal Class
A record seven players arrive via the transfer portal, marking a dramatic shift in Tennessee's recruitment strategy and promising a new era of competition.
May 13, 2026