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Looking around at some tournament resumes.

By Matt Seese Feb 7, 2023, 10:08am EST

Three thoughts on Tennessee’s offensive issues

It was a rough week for putting the ball in the hoop for the Vols

By Matt Seese Feb 7, 2023, 8:58am EST

Tennessee falls to No. 6 in latest AP top 25 poll

The Vols are out of the top five.

By Terry A. Lambert Feb 6, 2023, 1:59pm EST

Bracketology: Tennessee falls to a projected No. 2 seed after a rough week

A loss to Florida takes them off of the one seed line.

By Terry A. Lambert Feb 6, 2023, 10:14am EST

Two Volunteers appear in ESPN’s latest NBA Mock Draft

By Terry A. Lambert Feb 5, 2023, 1:37pm EST

Tennessee holds off Auburn to win, 46-43

By Terry A. Lambert

Tennessee baseball enters 2023 season as a unanimous top five team

By Terry A. Lambert

The Latest

How to watch: Tennessee vs. Auburn

Tennessee will be looking to put the Florida loss behind them.

By Terry A. Lambert February 4

Josh Heupel comments on the hire of Alec Abeln

Now official.

By Terry A. Lambert February 3

ESPN: ‘Don’t be surprised if Hendon Hooker ends up rising’ throughout NFL Draft process

Even though he couldn’t take the field, Hooker had a nice week in Mobile.

By Terry A. Lambert February 3

Rick Barnes breaks down Tennessee’s ugly loss to Florida

A bad night in Gainesville.

By Terry A. Lambert February 2

Tennessee promotes Alec Abeln to tight ends coach

Josh Heupel fills his only vacancy on staff.

By Terry A. Lambert February 2

Projecting each Tennessee transfer addition

Starters, potential starters, and depth options.

By Clint Eiland February 2

HOOPS RECAP: Florida beats Tennessee at its own game, comes away with 67-54 win

Tennessee got out-toughed and out-played

By Nick Carner February 1

Tennessee vs. Florida: How to watch

Get set for tonight.

By Terry A. Lambert February 1

3-star quarterback Ryan Damron commits to Tennessee

The 2023 prospect will join the team as a preferred walk-on.

By Clint Eiland January 31

From Vox Media

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Evaluating what Tennessee lost in the transfer portal

11 players entered the portal. What might the impact be for 2023?

By Clint Eiland January 31

Tennessee jumps to No. 2 in latest AP poll

Another big move!

By Terry A. Lambert January 30

Heisman odds: Joe Milton one of the favorites ahead of 2023 season

Milton is still riding the momentum of that Orange Bowl performance.

By Terry A. Lambert January 30

Bracketology: Tennessee projected as a No. 1 seed following win over Texas

The Volunteers are rolling right now.

By Terry A. Lambert January 30

Rocky Top Talk Roundball Round-Up: SEC/Big 12 Challenge and the rise of Zakai Zeigler

Tennessee’s point guard is on a heater as the Vols continue to dominate all the way to the top of KenPom

By Matt Seese January 29

HOOPS RECAP: With a second double-double in three games from Zakai Ziegler, and a career-high 27 points from Nkamhoua, UT beats ut 82-71

Vols outrebound Texas 37-21 and score 40 points in the paint en route to the dub

By Nick Carner January 28

Tennessee vs. Texas: How to watch

Big one tonight.

By Terry A. Lambert January 28

Interim Texas head coach Rodney Terry previews trip to Knoxville

He’ll face his mentor.

By Terry A. Lambert January 27

Byron Young lands in first round of Mel Kiper’s first mock draft

The first we’ve seen of Young in the first round.

By Terry A. Lambert January 27

Jay Bilas on Tennessee: ‘No weakness’ that would keep them from winning a national title

Bilas breaks down Tennessee ahead of the Texas matchup.

By Terry A. Lambert January 26

Rick Barnes talks development of Tobe Awaka

He’s been quite the surprise to this point.

By Terry A. Lambert January 26

HOOPS RECAP: Stifling defense, spread-out scoring leads to 70-41 blowout win over UGA

Every Vol who played more than two minutes scored at least four points

By Nick Carner January 25

Danny White receives contract extension

White is now the highest paid AD in the SEC.

By Terry A. Lambert January 25

Tennessee vs. Georgia: How to watch

The Volunteers are big favorites.

By Terry A. Lambert January 25

Where Josh Heupel ranks among SEC Coaches in salary

After a big payday, where does he slot in?

By Terry A. Lambert January 25

Josh Heupel gets big raise, contract extension

Deserved.

By Terry A. Lambert January 24

Rick Barnes updates health status of Tennessee ahead of Georgia matchup

The Volunteers have been battling illness, and that continues this week.

By Terry A. Lambert January 24

Class of 2024 recruit Luca Ramirez, son of 12-time All-Star Manny Ramirez, committed to Tennessee last Friday evening

We’ve got a while for this one to marinate, but boy wouldn’t this be a major get for Tony Vitello

By Nick Carner January 23

Tennessee jumps back into the top five of AP Poll

The Volunteers survived the week, and they’ve been rewarded for it.

By Terry A. Lambert January 23

Rocky Top Talk Roundball Round-Up: A look at the SEC, NCAA Tournament picture

A weekly update on the goings on in college basketball in Knoxville and around the country

By Matt Seese January 23

Hendon Hooker accepts invite to Senior Bowl

He won’t get to play, but he’ll have his chance to network with teams.

By Terry A. Lambert January 23

Bracketology: Tennessee in the No. 1 seed conversation

Could it happen?

By Terry A. Lambert January 23

Four-star guard Juke Harris names Tennessee in top six

A name to know.

By Terry A. Lambert January 22