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After a brief July 4th hiatus, the Tennessee Volunteers are back on the practice court, intensifying preparations for a challenging slate that includes Purdue, Michigan State and Florida State.
Purdue is set to host Villanova in a home-and-home series during the 2027-28 season, while also traveling to Knoxville for a showdown with Tennessee, as part of a challenging slate that includes Gonzaga, Oklahoma and other power-conference opponents.
After a decade-long agreement, the University of Tennessee has moved its athletic apparel from Nike to Adidas, unveiling orange jerseys for the basketball squad that are slated for away and neutral-site competition.
Juke Harris, a 2024 Wake Forest standout, is set to join the Tennessee Volunteers for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a 21.4‑point average and a reputation for athleticism that Coach Rick Barnes believes can shift the team’s trajectory.
The University of Tennessee announced its new Adidas‑branded orange uniforms, marking the start of a ten‑year partnership that revives a historic collaboration.
On Monday, the University of Tennessee rolled out its newest men’s basketball uniforms, a bright orange ensemble that signals the start of a decade-long partnership with Adidas.
Basket Under Review’s Brian Rauf placed Tennessee’s Thompson‑Boling Arena at No. 21 on its list of the 25 hardest places to play in men’s college basketball, citing capacity, home dominance and a formula that weighs atmosphere, win‑loss splits, mystique and quality of opponents.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie made his NBA Summer League debut for the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 10 points and dishing out eight assists in a narrow 88-87 defeat to the Miami Heat. The performance highlights both promise and shooting struggles as the Spurs gear up for games against the Warriors and Lakers.
Davis Cochran, a standout power forward from Brentwood High School, has announced a top eight of college programs that includes the University of Tennessee, and he is set to make an official visit to Knoxville in late September.
A look at the veteran coaches whose contracts and performances suggest they could remain at their schools well into the next decade, and what that means for the sport’s evolving landscape.
The University of Tennessee’s basketball program is entering a pivotal offseason, having assembled what analysts are calling the most talent‑laden transfer class in school history. Headlined by Juke Harris, the former Wake Forest standout who posted a 21.4‑point average as a sophomore, the Vols have added a cadre of experienced playmakers who could reshape the team’s identity.
The University of Tennessee has announced a new 10‑year apparel agreement with Adidas, ending its long‑standing partnership with Nike and positioning the Volunteers as a flagship school for the German sportswear giant.
The University of Tennessee announced a decade‑long deal with Adidas, ending its Nike tenure and reigniting a partnership that dates back to the 1990s.
The first SEC basketball rankings reveal Kentucky’s fifth‑place standing and highlight key player developments that could reshape the conference’s championship picture.
Jon Rothstein’s early SEC rankings highlight Kentucky’s fifth‑place position, underscoring both the team’s solid footing and the looming questions surrounding key newcomers as the Wildcats prepare for a battle‑laden schedule.
A highly touted guard from California will join the Tennessee Volunteers next season, adding depth and a proven scoring threat to the SEC program.
CBS Sports analyst Jon Rothstein has released his updated SEC power rankings, spotlighting Florida’s No.1 position and the reshaped lineups of several other contenders.
Tennessee climbs to No. 6 in ESPN's way‑to‑early Top 25, driven by a transfer‑laden roster and notable coaching shifts.
After a solid freshman campaign, DeWayne Brown is expected to play a larger part in Tennessee's lineup for the upcoming season.
Tennessee adds VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr., a 15-point-per-game scorer who dazzled with a 34-point outing against North Carolina, earning praise from ESPN’s Paul Biancardi and a top‑20 ranking in the transfer portal.
After a disappointing 2024‑25 campaign, the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball team has reshaped its roster, with several key transfers finding new homes and early signs of momentum emerging for the upcoming season.
With key transfers joining the roster and the SEC poised to reclaim its top spot, the Vols are shaping up as a major contender. Here’s what the latest power rankings and schedule reveal.
The Volunteers are leveraging intensive summer sessions to cement chemistry, adapt to a heavy workload and chase a national championship.
In his first media availability, transfer center Miles Rubin outlined his vision for Tennessee’s front court, his chemistry with teammate Dai Dai Ames, and the team’s ambition to contend for a national championship.