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With the 2026 NBA Draft set for next Wednesday, three Tennessee standouts — including transfer Juke Harris — are poised to make an impact, even as early projections omit the sharpshooter from the top 30.
After a near‑miss at the Final Four, Tennessee is banking on three Chicago natives to inject physicality and defensive intensity into next season’s roster.
Tennessee’s roster overhaul features eight transfer additions and a renewed focus on offensive production.
A look at how three Volunteers prospects are slated to be selected in the upcoming NBA Draft, their statistical backgrounds and the program’s draft history.
After a standout year at Cal, Ames is focusing on toughness, teamwork and a quick adjustment to Rick Barnes’ system as the Vols gear up for the 2026‑27 campaign
Allan Houston, a Tennessee basketball icon, was in San Antonio as the New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship in 27 years, a moment that intertwines his playing legacy, family heritage, and ongoing impact on the sport.
21‑year‑old guard Dai Dai Ames, a Chicago native with a 1,500‑point high school career, has chosen the University of Tennessee for his senior season, citing the program’s winning tradition and Coach Rick Barnes. He joins a roster that already includes two other Chicago players, looking to add his scoring and toughness to a team preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft landscape.
Nate Ament’s invitation to the 2026 NBA Draft green room highlights his rise from a injury‑plagued season at Tennessee to a projected first‑round selection.
A joint letter from Arkansas coach John Calipari and other prominent basketball coaches calls on U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell to advance legislation that would tighten antitrust protections, curb unrestricted player transfers, and prioritize athlete well‑being.
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.
Jalen Haralson, a four‑star recruit who left Notre Dame for Tennessee, says he is ready to sacrifice personal statistics for the Volunteers' success and help the program reach the Final Four.
Jalen Haralson, a top 2025 recruit, discusses his move to Tennessee, his defensive ambitions, and the Volunteers' championship hopes.
ESPN analyst Jeff Borzello ranks Tennessee's incoming transfer class as the best in the country, highlighting seven players who averaged double‑digit points last season
Transfer guard Dai Dai Ames shares his thoughts on Tennessee's work ethic, coaching staff, and the team's emerging brotherhood as he prepares for the upcoming season.
ESPN has crowned Tennessee's transfer portal group as the nation's best, and the newcomers are eager to make an impact under Coach Rick Barnes.
Jalen Haralson, a recent Notre Dame transfer, discusses his move to the University of Tennessee, the team's new look, and his focus on development under Coach Rick Barnes.
A look at Tennessee's athletic programs as they prepare for the upcoming season, highlighting key players, coaching changes, and the role of the transfer portal
The Vols' softball team returns a championship‑ready lineup, while basketball, football and baseball each face distinct hurdles that could shape their 2026‑27 campaigns.
A look at Tennessee's 2026‑27 sports rankings, highlighting softball's championship pedigree, basketball's resurgence, and the quarterback puzzle facing football.
ESPN’s Way‑Too‑Early Top 25 places Tennessee at No. 6, but a packed schedule of ranked foes — from Florida’s returning star Boogie Fland to Iowa State’s reshaped roster — tests the Vols’ depth.
The Volunteers will open the 2026 ACC‑SEC Challenge against the Florida State Seminoles on Dec. 1 in Knoxville, a matchup that pits a revitalized Tennessee squad against a Seminoles team eager to test its defense.
Tennessee’s upcoming non‑conference basketball slate features home games against Florida State and Michigan State, a road trip to North Carolina State, and a high‑profile stint at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, marking the first time since 2020‑21 that the Vols will host two Power Five opponents at home.
Florida State and Tennessee will meet on December 1, 2026, in the ACC/SEC Challenge, marking only the second encounter since 1990 and adding a new chapter to a series that dates back to 1957.
Florida State University prepares for a demanding second season under head coach Luke Loucks, highlighted by high‑profile transfers, a tough non‑conference slate and a pivotal matchup against Tennessee in the ACC/SEC Challenge.