KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Beverly Davenport announced the appointment of Phillip Fulmer as director of athletics on Friday. “Phillip Fulmer will begin serving as athletic director effective immediately,” Davenport said. “I have taken these steps in the best interest of the university.” “I am confident that Phillip understands the need to support our student-athletes and our…… MORE
John Currie is out as Tennessee’s AD. This was first reported by our TV partners at WVLT Channel 8 this morning. There is a press conference scheduled for 4pm ET today with Chancellor Beverly Davenport. BREAKING: Rick Russo here. Sources tell Local 8 News Tennessee AD John Currie has been fired after only 8 months…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — No. 12/13 Tennessee (6-0) meets Central Arkansas (3-1) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The UT-UCA game is the fourth of seven home tilts in UT’s first 10 scheduled contests. It also is the first of a four-game home stand. The Lady Vols remain undefeated after winning all three games at the Cancun Challenge…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee senior Jaime Nared and Head Coach Holly Warlick each met with the media on Tuesday afternoon prior to the #12/13 Lady Vols’ practice in Pratt Pavilion. Nared was named MVP of the Cancun Challenge after averaging 19.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists over the three games. Answering questions from the media, she shared her thoughts on the freshmen…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Grant Williams scored 21 points and James Daniel IIIdished out 10 assists to lead Tennessee to an 84-60 victory over Mercer on Wednesdaynight at Thompson-Boling Arena. In their first game since returning from the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, the Vols (5-1) used a strong defensive effort to force 20 turnovers and hold the Bears (5-3) to…… MORE
Here’s Tennessee forward Grant Williams after the Vols 84-60 win over Mercer at home Wednesday night.… MORE
Here’s Tennessee guard James Daniel III after the Vols 84-60 win over Mercer at home Wednesday night.… MORE
Here’s Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden after the Vols 84-60 win over Mercer at home Wednesday night. … MORE
Here’s Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes after the Vols 84-60 win over Mercer at home Wednesday night.… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After playing three games in the Bahamas at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, the Tennessee men’s hoops team returns home to face Mercer for a 7 p.m. ET tip on Wednesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. The matchup is available with an online broadcast through SEC Network + (WatchESPN). Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the…… MORE
