Today On Rocky Top: Tennessee Volunteers News 4/9

Mar 15, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan McRae (52) brings the ball up the court against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. The Crinson Tide beat the Volunteers 58-28. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports

From the Times Free Press

"It took Bernard King about 35 minutes to drive from his Duluth, Ga., home to the Marriott Marquis for Monday’s announcement that he’ll officially enter the Basketball Hall of Fame on Sept. 8.It took six years of nominations to convince voters that the former University of Tennessee and NBA great deserved to be enshrined among the game’s immortals."

From Go Vols Xtra

"When the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee begins assessing evaluation requests from college basketball players across the country Wednesday, Tennessee’sJordan McRae and Jarnell Stokes will be among the applicants."

From ESPN

"Tennessee’s Holly Warlick is the winner of the Maggie Dixon Division I Rookie Coach of the Year award after leading the Lady Vols to a regional final this season.Warlick coached Tennessee to a 27-8 record and a Southeastern Conference regular-season title this season after spending 27 seasons as an assistant on Pat Summitt’s staff."

From UTSports.com

"Tennessee looks for its third consecutive win and the season sweep of ETSU when it travels to Thomas Stadium in Johnson City for a 7:05 p.m. showdown on Tuesday."

From the Seymour Herald

"As Team 117 dives back into practice, the Tennessee coaching staff is looking for their players to exude a level of consistency.If you are consistent, you will improve.The coaches aren’t holding just the players accountable; they hold themselves to the same standard as well."

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