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Tennessee Vols morning report: Jordan Bone leaving, Grant Williams Wooden finalist

By Caleb Calhoun

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Tennessee Volunteers fans cheer during the first half of the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Neyland Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Tennessee Volunteers fans cheer during the first half of the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Neyland Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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The Tennessee Vols men’s basketball team losing Jordan Bone and having Grant Williams up for more love lead our Volunteers news for Thursday, April 4, 2019.

One week ago today, the Tennessee Vols’ men’s basketball season came to an end. But that doesn’t stop it from dominating the news, and we have more of it to bring you today. Not all of it is good, though.

In fact, our morning update on Rocky Top leads with the basketball team losing a player to the NBA Draft. There’s also a story, though, of more national recognition for another one of the players. So it’s a bit of a wash.

Other stories include recognition for a softball player and a golfer. So outside of losing one player, this entire report deals with a bit of love for different people throughout the athletic department. Let’s start with men’s basketball.

Jordan Bone leaving for NBA Draft – Evan Daniels, GoVols247

Tennessee Vols men’s basketball point guard Jordan Bone announced Wednesday that he’ll be entering the NBA Draft. After averaging over 13 points per game and nearly 6 assists his junior year, reports are Bone intends to stay in the draft, meaning he won’t be back for his senior season.

"“I feel like over these past three years that I have put myself in a good position to test the waters,” Bone said. “I’m a junior now so they have the rule where you can test the waters and come back if need be but honestly I feel like I have proven myself to be one of the better point guards in the country.”"

Grant Williams makes Wooden All-American team – WoodenAward.com

A day after making first-team AP All-America honors, Tennessee basketball forward Grant Williams made the 2018-2019 John R. Wooden Award All-American team. He is also a finalist for the Wooden Award, which goes to the most outstanding player in men’s and women’s basketball, joining Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett of the Duke Blue Devils, Cassius Winston of the Michigan State Spartans and Ja Morant of the Murray State Racers.

"The 43rd annual presentation of the John R. Wooden Award to the men’s and women’s most  outstanding college basketball player will be the anchor presentation of the ESPN College Basketball Awards Presented by Wendy’s on ESPN2 on Friday, April 12, 2019. The men’s and women’s John R. Wooden Award All American Teams will be honored during the ceremony, and the 2019 Wooden Award Legends of Coaching Trophy will be presented to Lon Kruger, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Oklahoma."

Aubrey Leach a Senior Class Award finalist – SeniorClassAward.com

Tennessee Lady Vols softball infielder Aubrey Leach has been named a finalist for the 2019 Senior Class Award. A Dean’s List student, scholar athlete and SEC Honor Roll recipient in the past, Leach is currently hitting .440 in 34 games this year.

"An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their athletic platforms to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. The finalists were chosen by national media from the list of 30 candidates announced earlier this season."

Hunter Wolcott named men’s SEC Golfer of the Week – SECSports.com

Tennessee Vols men’s golf junior Hunter Wolcott earned SEC Men’s Golfer of the Week honors after he won his first college event at the John Hayt Collegiate Invitational. Wolcott had a 54-hole score of 211, or 5-under par.

"His individual win helped the Vols secure their third team title of the season, winning by 13 stokes. The third win of the year ties a program record with the 2001-02 and 2004-05 teams for most tournament titles in a single season."

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