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Axle Logistics, a Knoxville-based freight brokerage, will become the first official jersey-patch sponsor for both Tennessee men's and women's basketball teams under a five-year agreement that ties branding to student-athlete influencer marketing and highlights the company's growth and strategic focus on talent pipelines.
The new partnership will see Axel Logistics branding featured on Tennessee Volunteers basketball jerseys, marking a milestone in community-focused corporate sport sponsorships.
The new sponsorship, valued at over $3 million annually, marks the first jersey partnership for the Vols and Lady Vols, aligning with the university’s focus on talent, teamwork and future workforce development.
A Knoxville‑based logistics firm founded by UT alumni will adorn the Volunteers’ jerseys, marking a milestone in collegiate athletics and local business collaboration.
Starting in the 2023‑2031 season, Axle Logistics, a Knoxville‑based logistics firm founded by University of Tennessee alumni, will emblazon the Volunteers' basketball jerseys with its patch, marking the first such agreement for UT basketball and underscoring a new revenue stream for collegiate athletics.
A five‑year deal will feature Axle Logistics on the jerseys of both men's and women's basketball teams, highlighting student‑athlete brand development and community engagement.
The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference gears up for its 2026 campaign, highlighted by Pueblo’s championship pedigree, a top‑ranked preseason poll and a slate of marquee games.
The Ely Eagles baseball squad clinched both the Iron Range and Arrowhead Conference titles, finishing the season with 15 victories and securing a spot in the Section 7A Final Four for the fifth straight year. Standout performances from Hunter Halbakken, Drew Johnson, Owen Marolt, Tyde Brecke and Evan Leeson earned them all-conference honors.