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Hoops Central: #8/6 [4] Tennessee vs. [13] Texas
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Hoops Central: #8/6 [4] Tennessee vs. [13] Texas

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Beginning postseason action as the No. 4 seed in the SEC Tournament, No. 8/6 Tennessee is set to face No. 13 seed Texas in the event’s quarterfinal round Friday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Tipoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET. MORE INFO GAMEDAY TIMES & BROADCAST INFO RELATED LINKS  Buy TicketsGame Day InformationFollow @Vol_HoopsSEC Clubhouse …MORE

Zeigler, Mashack Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists
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Zeigler, Mashack Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two University of Tennessee men’s basketball players are semifinalists for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday afternoon by Atlanta Tipoff Club/Naismith Awards. After forming the lone teammate duo on the 15-man Watch List announced Feb. 5, senior guards Jahmai Mashack and Zakai Zeigler are now the lone teammate pair listed among the 10 semifinalists.…MORE

Lanier, Zeigler Tabbed to Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two members of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team, Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler, made the cut for the John R. Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot. The Volunteers are the only team with two selections, as named by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. They are joined by three other SEC competitors—Auburn’s Johni Broome, Florida’s…MORE

Mashack Named National Defensive Player of the Year by Field of 68
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Mashack Named National Defensive Player of the Year by Field of 68

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Jahmai Mashack of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is the Field of 68 National Defensive Player of the Year, as announced Monday morning. This is the first such nationwide defensive recognition, from any outlet, in program history. A senior guard, Mashack ranks second nationally with a 7.1 defensive box plus-minus, per College…MORE

4 Vols Cap Regular Season with 75-65 Victory over South Carolina
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4 Vols Cap Regular Season with 75-65 Victory over South Carolina

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team concluded the 2024-25 regular season by defeating South Carolina, 75-65, Saturday afternoon at a sold-out Food City Center. On a day it honored seven seniors, fourth-ranked Tennessee (25-6, 12-6 SEC) got a game-high 23 points from one of them, fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier, who had 20 after…MORE

Hoops Central: #4 Tennessee vs. South Carolina

Read Online | Tennessee Game Notes | South Carolina Game Notes | Watch Live (SEC Network) | Listen Live | Live Stats | Parking Map | Buy Tickets KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The fourth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team returns home for its regular season finale Saturday at Food City Center, facing South Carolina on senior day. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. ET. Fans can catch Saturday’s game between the Volunteers (24-6, 11-6 SEC) and…MORE

#4 Vols Drop 78-76 Heartbreaker at Ole Miss
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#4 Vols Drop 78-76 Heartbreaker at Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team capped its road slate with a narrow 78-76 setback Wednesday night at Ole Miss. Fourth-ranked Tennessee (24-6, 11-6 SEC) saw its four-game winning streak end at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion despite leading by nine in the first half and by seven with under 11…MORE

Lanier Selected as a Jerry West Award Finalist
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Lanier Selected as a Jerry West Award Finalist

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Chaz Lanier of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is among five finalists for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, as released Tuesday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The annual Jerry West Award, named after the late Class of 1980 Hall of Famer and 1959 NCAA…MORE

Hoops Central: #4 Tennessee at Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss. – Victorious in seven of its past eight games, the fourth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is geared up for its final true road game of the season, as it travels to the Magnolia State to face Ole Miss Wednesday night at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion. Tipoff is slated for 9 p.m. ET. MORE INFO GAMEDAY TIMES & BROADCAST INFO RELATED…MORE

Zeigler Named a Bob Cousy Award Finalist

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee men’s basketball standout Zakai Zeigler is one of five finalists for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, as revealed Monday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The annual Bob Cousy Award, named after the Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy…MORE

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Living with the Landon- April 1st

Living with the Landon- April 1st

Join Phil Show Producer Landon “The Doz” Doan as he embarks on his journey to raise money for Second Harvest of East Tennessee’s Food For Kids Program!