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Coaches Preseason First Team For Lady Vols Basketball’s Davis
The league’s coaches have chosen Tennessee’s Rennia Davis for the Preseason All-SEC First Team, marking her third year in a row of earning that distinction.
Davis on Naismith Preseason Watch List
Tennessee women’s basketball senior Rennia Davis has been named to the 2021 Women’s Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced on Tuesday.
Transcript: Pruitt Previews Vols’ Matchup With No. 23/21 Auburn
Tennessee returns to action at 7 p.m. ET Saturday as the Volunteers travel to face No. 23/21 Auburn on ESPN. Head coach Jeremy Pruitt previewed the matchup at his weekly Monday press conference.
WATCH: Tennessee Men’s Basketball Practice at TBA
The Tennessee men’s basketball team continues preparation or the 2020-2021 season. UT Athletics and VFL Films shot and shared this video recently from a practice held November 10th at Thompson-Boling Arena.
New Date Set For Tennessee-Memphis Hoops Showdown at Bridgestone Arena
The Tennessee and Memphis men’s basketball programs jointly announced Monday that the Volunteers and Tigers neutral-site showdown initially scheduled for this December has been rescheduled
WATCH: Jones Jr always wanted to play in SEC, talks Tee Martin & freshmen WRs
Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. spoke to the media for the first time via Zoom call about the open week and the Auburn game this Saturday.
WATCH: Johnson sees improvement from D in each game, says players take losses hard
Tennessee outside linebacker Deandre Johnson spoke to the media via Zoom call about the open week and the Auburn game this Saturday.
WATCH: Kennedy talks to Peyton Manning for first time, shares freshmen that have impressed
Tennessee center Brandon Kennedy spoke to the media via Zoom call about the open week and the Auburn game this Saturday.
WATCH: Pruitt previews Auburn, says final story not written & “fluid” on assistants rejecting paycuts
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly Monday game week press conference ahead of Saturday’s game at Auburn.
WATCH: Jaden Springer – Vols hoops 5-star freshman guard
Tennessee true freshman five-star guard Jaden Springer was made available to the media recently to discuss coming to UT and the upcoming season.
WATCH: Keon Johnson – Vols hoops 5-star freshman guard
Tennessee true freshman five-star guard Keon Johnson was made available to the media recently to discuss coming to UT and the upcoming season.
Barnes Adds Nation’s Top Point Guard in Memphis Phenom Kennedy Chandler; Watch Highlights
Kennedy Chandler, a five-star prospect rated by ESPN as the nation’s top point guard in the Class of 2021, has signed and submitted his National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Tennessee
Lady Vols unveil 2020-2021 Basketball Schedule
The University of Tennessee women’s basketball program announced its 2020-21 schedule on Friday, including a 16-game Southeastern Conference itinerary and games vs. eight non-conference opponents.
Transcript: Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer Media Availability
On Thursday afternoon, the Tennessee basketball freshmen tandem of Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer sat down with the media over Zoom to discuss the offseason and the upcoming start to the 2020-21 season.
Transcript: Key, Burrell, Rennie & Saunders Lady Vols Avails
Four Tennessee women’s basketball players met with the media on Thursday afternoon over Zoom to talk about the Lady Vols’ 2020-21 season.
Transcript: Co-Head Coaches Ralph and Karen Weekly Fall Press Conference
Full Transcript – Opening statement…(Karen) “Well thank you, it’s good to be here and good to see all of you, even on a computer screen.
Tennessee Softball Welcomes Six Newcomers on National Signing Day
Tennessee softball inked six newcomers, who will make their debut in the 2022 season, during the National Signing period this week.
Media Picks Tennessee to Win SEC Basketball Championship
Tennessee was predicted to win the 2021 Southeastern Conference men’s basketball championship in preseason voting by a select panel of both SEC and national media members.
Brandon Kennedy Named National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete, Campbell Trophy Finalist
Tennessee football has produced a National Football Foundation National-Scholar Athlete as senior graduate center Brandon Kennedy was selected as one of 12 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy
Jimmy’s blog: Springer said he wants to make teammates better
Says this isn’t championship or bust but likes UT’s talent
Quotes: Morris, Hyatt, Baron Media Availability
Player Quotables – Wanya Morris, OL – So. – On the offensive struggles coming out of halftime…“That’s something that we all talked about as a group.
Transcript: Jeremy Pruitt on Week 8 SEC Teleconference
We found out right before going out on the field yesterday that our game was canceled. We actually went ahead and worked on Texas A&M.
Barnes Announces Signing of Highly Rated Wing Jahmai Mashack
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Wednesday that highly-rated wing Jahmai Mashack (pronounced: juh-MY MAY-shack) has signed and submitted his National Letter of Intent.
Harper announces four-player Lady Vol Basketball signing class
The Tennessee women’s basketball program has received signed National Letters of Intent from four players who comprise a signing class currently ranked No. 5 nationally,
Lady Vols’ Davis on Cheryl Miller Award 2021 Preseason Watch List
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced Wednesday the 20 watch list candidates for the 2021 Cheryl Miller Award, and Tennessee’s Rennia Davis is in that group.
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennessee Practice – Week 8
Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of UT Athletics, of Tennessee’s Tuesday Week 8 practice, which was formerly Texas A&M week . Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.
WATCH: Tennessee football Tuesday practice video
Here’s some video of Tennessee’s practice during what was Texas A&M week, but is now an open week.
WATCH: Baron on NFL players he studies “A lot of Cameron Jordan, Kahlil Mack, people that have similar body types to mine”
Tennessee outside linebacker/defensive end Tyler Baron spoke with the media via Zoom call to discuss the season and preview Texas A&M.
WATCH: Hyatt on offseason throwing sessions with Bailey “After I left, I knew he was going to be something special”
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt spoke with the media via Zoom call to discuss the season and preview Texas A&M.
WATCH: Morris on missed practices “It’s definitely frustrating, but you can’t really complain about it”
Tennessee offensive tackle Wanya Morris spoke with the media via Zoom call to discuss the season and preview Texas A&M.
Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas A&M Football Game Postponed
Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas A&M football game in Neyland Stadium has been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Texas A&M football program.
WATCH: Weinke explains Pruitt’s comments on Bailey, talks improvement
Tennessee quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke was a guest speaker at the Knoxville Quarterback Club this week to discuss the QB position, the team and the season.
Transcript: What Jeremy Pruitt Said at His Monday Texas A&M Week Monday Press Conference
Opening Statement…“Reviewing Saturday’s game and looking at the first half, I thought we did some things really well.
WATCH: Pruitt on negative reaction from fans “I’m just as restless as they are”
Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly Monday game week press conference, this week to preview Saturday’s game vs. Texas A&M.
WATCH: Celtics’ Williams on what NBA players say about his style, physicality “We know you played for coach Barnes”
VFL and current Boston Celtics second-year forward Grant Williams met with the Knoxville media recently to talk about his alma mater and his role in the NBA for the Boston Celtics.
Transcript: VFL Grant Williams of Celtics talks rookie season in NBA, Vols
VFL Grant Williams sat down with the media (from his car in LA traffic) on Friday afternoon to discuss his first year in the NBA and all things Tennessee athletics.
Transcript: Four Lady Vols talk practice, upcoming season
Four Tennessee women’s basketball players met with the media on Thursday afternoon over Zoom to talk about the Lady Vols’ 2020-21 season.
WATCH: Lady Vols basketball preseason practices
Here is some video of recent Tennessee Lady Vols basketball practices courtesy of UT Athletics and VFL Films.
WATCH: Lady Vols Suárez “The game here focuses way more on one-on-one players, while in Europe it focuses more on plays”
Tennessee Lady Vols freshman guard/forward Marta Suárez spoke to the media recently to discuss practices and the upcoming season.
WATCH: Lady Vols Horston on UConn matchup “I’m ready for that game”
Tennessee Lady Vols sophomore guard Jordan Horston spoke to the media recently to discuss practices and the upcoming season.
WATCH: Lady Vols Walker on transferring to UT “It’s been an amazing experience thus far”
Tennessee Lady Vols redshirt junior guard Jordan Walker spoke to the media recently to discuss practices and the upcoming season.
WATCH: Lady Vols Green ” The coaches were the same people when I met them that they were over the phone. That doesn’t happen too often.”
Tennessee Lady Vols senior center/forward Keyen Green spoke to the media recently to discuss practices and the upcoming season.
Recap, notes, box score from UT’s road loss to Arkansas
Despite leading 13-0 at halftime, Tennessee was unable to hang on and fell 24-13 to the Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday night.
WATCH: Henry To’o To’o postgame after loss at Arkansas
Vols linebacker Henry To’o To’o talked to the media after Tennessee’s 24-13 loss at Arkansas.
WATCH: Eric Gray postgame after UT loss at Arkansas
Vols running back Eric Gray talked to the media after Tennessee’s 24-13 loss at Arkansas.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols collapse in 2nd half again, fall to Arkansas
Losing to first-year rebuilding team not a good look
WATCH: Pruitt postgame after 24-13 loss to Arkansas
Vols head coach Jeremy Pruitt held his postgame press conference after Tennessee’s 24-13 loss at Arkansas.
Week 7 SEC football score predictions; a near must-win game for Vols, UF/UGA grudge match
Key points on Tennessee’s gotta-have game at Arkansas, plus 3 other SEC picks
Vols Announce Bulk of 2020-21 Basketball Schedule
The Tennessee basketball program announced the bulk of its schedule Friday, confirming its 18-game Southeastern Conference slate along with seven non-conference contests.
Football Preview: Refreshed Vols Head to Arkansas to Battle Razorbacks
A refreshed and revitalized Tennessee is back in action this Saturday after a productive open week. The Volunteers travel to Fayetteville to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks at 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network).
