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Mar 3, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes shares the key to March success and why Vols fans should be optimistic

Conner Linsner

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1:45 PM EDT

Nate Ament injury update could be huge for Tennessee ahead of the SEC Tournament

Conner Linsner

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12:47 PM EDT

SEC awards highlight Tennessee’s star power and March Madness upside

Conner Linsner

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11:51 AM EDT

Tennessee vs Vanderbilt round three could be coming in the SEC Tournament

Conner Linsner

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Mar 9, 2026

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes and associate head coach Justin Gainey during the NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee assistant Justin Gainey already linked to an ACC job that just opened up

Conner Linsner

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Mar 8, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball’s biggest problem? Rick Barnes says it’s obvious

Conner Linsner

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Mar 8, 2026

Tennessee's Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) runs down the court while defended by Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner (3) during a men’s college basketball game between the Tennessee Vols and Vanderbilt Commodores, held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., March 7, 2026.

Poor defense leads to Tennessee's Senior Day being spoiled by Vanderbilt

Conner Linsner

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Mar 7, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) shoots the ball over Vanderbilt Commodores forward Tyler Nickel (5) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Is Nate Ament playing against Vanderbilt? Latest Tennessee injury update

Conner Linsner

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Mar 6, 2026

Tennessee guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) celebrates defeating Vanderbilt at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

Tennessee looks to repeat defensive dominance against Vanderbilt

Conner Linsner

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Mar 6, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) moves the ball against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Nate Ament is a top player in arguably the deepest NBA Draft class ever

Conner Linsner

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Mar 5, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars head coach Kim English calls out during the first half against the Xavier Musketeers at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Former Tennessee assistant at Tennessee fired after struggling at Providence

Conner Linsner

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Mar 5, 2026

Tennessee guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie (0) moves the ball while guarded by Ole Miss guard Patton Pinkins (23) in an NCAA college basketball game on February 3, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

ESPN’s top transfer list holds Tennessee’s Ja'Kobi Gillespie in a very high regard

Conner Linsner

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Mar 5, 2026

Feb 13, 2026; Miami, Ohio, USA; Miami (OH) RedHawks guard Luke Skaljac (3) reacts against the Ohio Bobcats in the second half at Millett Hall. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Recent bracketology puts Tennessee in a nightmare matchup that could put Vols on upset alert in March Madness

Conner Linsner

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Mar 5, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) brings the ball up court against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Rick Barnes just made a convincing case for Nate Ament's injury being a good thing for Tennessee

Sam Fariss

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Mar 4, 2026

Tennessee guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) passes the ball during a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2026.

Rick Barnes was vindicated by Ja'Kobi Gillespie’s career night vs South Carolina

Conner Linsner

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Mar 4, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) brings the ball up court against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes provided a significant Nate Ament update following the win over South Carolina

Conner Linsner

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Mar 4, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes disputes a call against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Tennessee's dominate defense takes the Vols to big win over South Carolina

Conner Linsner

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Mar 3, 2026

Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell (3) shoots the ball in front of Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) during a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2026.

This underrated player might be the game-changer in Tennessee's matchup against South Carolina

Conner Linsner

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Mar 3, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) rebounds the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

The latest NBA mock draft from The Athletic has an intriguing landing spot for Nate Ament

Conner Linsner

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Mar 3, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) walks off the court after losing an NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Alabama in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee gets both good and bad news on Nate Ament and his ankle injury

Sam Fariss

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Mar 3, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) dribbles the ball past Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. (0) during a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2026.

Nate Ament Injury Update: Tennessee gets best news possible on star freshman

Braulio Perez

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Mar 2, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes walks off the court after losing a game between Tennessee and Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn.

These 2 stats make South Carolina the perfect matchup for Tennessee to get a bounce-back win

Sam Fariss

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Mar 2, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) walks off the court during a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2026.

The latest Nate Ament injury update leaves Tennessee's outlook bleak

Conner Linsner

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Mar 2, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell (3) during a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2026.

Despite a horrible week of basketball Tennessee is still in the AP top-25

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Mar 2, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes looks on as Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats instructs his team during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Nate Oats breaks down the key adjustments that fueled Alabama’s comeback against Tennessee

Conner Linsner

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Mar 1, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) is attended to after an injury during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes' postgame update on Nate Ament seems troubling for Tennessee

Conner Linsner

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Mar 1, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) shoots a three pointer against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Tennessee Vols collapse again as Alabama stages stunning comeback

Conner Linsner

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Feb 28, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) and guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie (0) during the NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma on Feb. 18, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Nate Ament and Ja'Kobi Gillespie must carry Tennessee basketball past Alabama again

Conner Linsner

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Feb 27, 2026

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