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The Daily News Journal announces Chris Washington Jr. as the 2025‑26 All‑Sports Male Athlete of the Year, highlighting his high school achievements, upcoming collegiate plans, and the voices that shaped his journey.
A look at the career of Chris Washington Jr., the DNJ’s All‑Sports Male Athlete of the Year, whose leadership propelled his team to two consecutive state titles and earned him a spot at Tennessee.
The Daily News Journal recognizes Chris Washington Jr. for his outstanding senior season, highlighting his championships, rankings and future with Tennessee basketball.
The University of Tennessee has released its full slate of opponents for the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season, highlighting traditional SEC rivals, a marquee stint at the Players Era Festival and a home‑and‑home series with Big Ten powerhouses.
With the Fourth of July break behind them, Tennessee's coaching staff is using summer workouts to identify and nurture new leadership voices within the roster.
Under Coach Ryan Odom, the Cavaliers have scheduled a demanding non‑conference slate, featuring Villanova, UConn, Wisconsin, Tennessee and Maryland. Each opponent offers a chance for a signature win and a revival of long‑standing rivalries.
Coach Ryan Odom is shaping a challenging non‑conference schedule for Virginia, targeting Villanova, UConn, Wisconsin, Tennessee and Maryland. Each program offers a distinct historical context and strategic narrative.
After a 15‑20 record and a narrow miss at the NCAA Tournament, the Rebels aim to rebound, led by key returnee Ilias Kamardine and facing formidable opponents coached by Rick Barnes, Todd Golden and John Calipari.
With a scholarship spot open and a DSA rule nuance, the Volunteers are exploring ways to strengthen their front line, even as former assistant Dusty May heads to the Dallas Mavericks and transfer‑eligible J.P. Estrella eyes his next move.
After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Tobe Awaka has inked a two‑way contract with the Chicago Bulls. The 6‑foot‑8 forward, who honed his game under Rick Barnes at Tennessee and later at Arizona, will get his first taste of NBA action during the Summer League and training camp.
Coach Rick Barnes discusses the progress of his team during summer practice, highlighting the development of new players and the team's overall performance.
Coach Rick Barnes reflects on the team’s progress, highlighting NBA draft selections and the emergence of key players as the Volunteers gear up for a new season.
The first media‑open summer practice revealed a work‑in‑progress roster, notable individual performances and the coaching staff’s early assessments.
Two Tennessee-connected basketball stars, Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara, were selected in the NBA draft, marking a milestone for the region and sparking celebrations across their communities.
Miles Rubin is set to replace Felix Okpara as Tennessee's center, bringing a blend of size, vertical leap and a long‑standing partnership with teammate Dai Dai Ames. Coach Rick Barnes sees the new frontcourt as a chance to prove its depth and versatility.
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.
Two former University of Tennessee players were selected in the recent NBA draft, highlighting the state's growing basketball pipeline.
In Brooklyn, the NBA’s second‑round unfolded at Barclays Center, where the San Antonio Spurs selected Tennessee guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie with the 42nd overall pick, highlighting a career that includes a program‑record 79 steals and a historic 650‑point, 200‑assist season.
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.
Greeneville’s Ja'Kobi Gillespie was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a college career that saw him lead the Tennessee Vols to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight while earning All‑SEC honors.
Nate Ament’s draft night move reshapes the Milwaukee Bucks’ roster, bringing a high‑upside talent into a rebuild that also sees Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware join the fold.
The NBA draft opened at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where former Tennessee guard Cameron Carr was chosen with the 24th overall pick and immediately dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers, joining a new chapter that also saw Baylor’s Dalton Knecht selected at No. 17.
The 2026 NBA draft in Brooklyn saw Tennessee’s Nate Ament selected 13th overall by the Miami Heat before being dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks, highlighting a promising start to his professional career.
Freshman forward Nate Ament was selected 13th overall by the Miami Heat and immediately traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, cementing Tennessee’s longest-running streak of NBA draft picks and setting new program records.