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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

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

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2:19 PM EST

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

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12:38 PM EST

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

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10:45 AM EST

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Feb 27, 2026

University of Tennessee basketball freshman Nate Ament fires t-shirts into the crowd during Torch Night at the Food City Center on August 17, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Torch Night, an evening of celebration for new incoming students to UTK.

Vol Nation creates a home-court fortress that no one wants to face and the metrics prove it

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Feb 25, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) attempts to dunk the ball but come up short against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes critical but clear that Nate Ament must take control of his play

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Feb 25, 2026

Tennessee's head coach Rick Barnes yells at his team against Tennessee at Rupp Arena Saturday night.
Feb. 7, 2026

Rick Barnes details what Tennessee must improve after loss to Missouri

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Feb 25, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes reacts after a called foul against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Tennessee fans in full panic mode after Vols' inexcusable loss to Missouri

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Feb 25, 2026

Feb 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Turnovers doom Tennessee basketball in costly road loss to Mizzou

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Feb 24, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) fights to get past Vanderbilt forward Tyler Nickel (5) during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

Tennessee basketball's Nate Ament is taking over the SEC as a true freshman force

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Feb 24, 2026

Tennessee forwards DeWayne Brown II (6) and Nate Ament (10), and guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie (0) return to the court for the NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma on Feb. 18, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee basketball AP Poll ranking reflects resurgence after big SEC wins

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Feb 23, 2026

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes huddles with Tennessee forwards Jaylen Carey (23) and Nate Ament (10), and guard Ethan Burg (35) during an NCAA college basketball .

Missouri will force Vols to return to this century after Rick Barnes' throwback win over Vanderbilt

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Feb 23, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) shoots for three over Vanderbilt forward Ak Okereke (10) during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

Rick Barnes cracks joke after Nate Ament’s magical moment against Vanderbilt

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Feb 23, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes watches from the sideline against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Tennessee proves they’ve grown in gritty win over Vanderbilt and Rick Barnes is thrilled

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Feb 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Ak Okereke (10) passes out of a double team from Tennessee Volunteers forward Dewayne Brown II (6) and guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball locks down late to beat Vanderbilt in a road rivalry tilt

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Feb 21, 2026

Auburn forward Keyshawn Hall (7) blocks the basket from Tennessee forward Jaylen Carey (23) during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Auburn Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 31, 2026.

Rick Barnes challenges Jaylen Carey ahead of Vanderbilt return

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Feb 20, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) 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

Tennessee's blueprint to beat Vanderbilt in crucial rivalry clash on Saturday

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Feb 20, 2026

Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella (13) during the NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma on Feb. 18, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Why Rick Barnes isn’t panicking about J.P. Estrella’s foot but he is taking it seriously

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Feb 19, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) rebounds the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners.

Vanderbilt's glaring weakness can only play to Tennessee's biggest strength

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Feb 19, 2026

Tennessee forward Felix Okpara (34) looks for an opening while guarded by Oklahoma forward/center Kai Rogers (8) during an NCAA college basketball game on Feb. 18, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Rick Barnes raves about Felix Okpara after his standout game against Oklahoma

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Feb 19, 2026

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