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Former University of Tennessee basketball player Jahmai Mashack spent a recent Saturday distributing fresh produce at the Second Harvest Food Bank, turning his NBA aspirations into a platform for local charity.
Tennessee’s basketball program navigates a transformative offseason, blending new talent with seasoned leadership under coach Rick Barnes.
Manny Green, a 6‑foot‑7 freshman, is immersing himself in the defensive techniques of Tennessee’s recent stalwarts, aiming to translate film study into on‑court impact.
A 4‑star prospect discusses his offseason progress, mentorship, and excitement for an upcoming exhibition game at Duke.
The 6‑7 freshman is quickly carving out a role through relentless learning, defensive intensity, and a willingness to embrace the program’s culture.
Despite eligibility hurdles and injury setbacks, the Volunteers are building depth and chemistry as they target a deep tournament run.
The Volunteers are shifting from an offense‑first identity to a balanced approach that emphasizes defensive development while preserving scoring threats.
The Volunteers wrapped up summer practices, showcasing new guard talent, emerging frontcourt pieces, and vocal leadership from returning stalwarts.
Five‑star recruit Malachi Jordan has narrowed his list to eight schools, including the University of Tennessee, and has scheduled an official visit for September 20. His recruitment highlights a busy summer for the Vols, who are also courting in‑state standout Davis Cochran and have hosted visits from four‑star guards RJ Moore and Chase Lumpkin.
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.
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.
Eleven former Tennessee basketball players participated in the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League, with standout performances from Chaz Lanier, Jahmai Mashack and others.
Coach Rick Barnes discusses the team's defensive strides, the emergence of key players, and the challenges of blending new talent ahead of the upcoming season.
During a media session, Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes outlined the team's defensive advancements, injury statuses, and the emerging leadership roles of key players as summer practices near their conclusion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Five‑star forward Malachi Jordan is set to begin his senior year at Prolific Prep after a whirlwind high school career, with an official visit to Tennessee scheduled for late September.
From the first Vol selected in 1948 to the latest prospects under coach Rick Barnes, Tennessee has consistently contributed talent to the NBA 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.
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.