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Nov 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (15) makes a rebound against Utah Jazz guard/forward Svi Mykhailiuk (10) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Former Vol gets fresh start with NBA trade deadline move

Conner Linsner

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Feb 5, 2026

Rick Barnes passionately backs Nate Ament after brilliant showing from the 5-star freshman

Sam Fariss

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Feb 4, 2026

Nate Ament fires off amazing quote about Jaylen Carey after outstanding win vs Ole Miss

Conner Linsner

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Feb 4, 2026

Rick Barnes says what everyone needed to hear about Bishop Boswell's rise

Conner Linsner

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Feb 4, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10)

The Nate Ament breakout must continue to prove Rick Barnes’s bold statement right

Josh Yourish

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Feb 4, 2026

Feb 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) shoots a three pointer against Mississippi Rebels guard Ilias Kamardine (6) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Chris Beard just gave Tennessee's Nate Ament the kind of praise coaches rarely give

Conner Linsner

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Feb 4, 2026

Feb 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) moves the ball against Mississippi Rebels guard Patton Pinkins (23) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Tennessee's lights out second half carries the Vols to victory over Ole Miss

Conner Linsner

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Feb 3, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Troy Henderson (24) reacts after a play against the Texas A&M Aggies during overtime at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

3 bold predictions for Tennessee basketball versus Ole Miss

Conner Linsner

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Feb 3, 2026

Tennessee Volunteers center Felix Okpara (34)

Is Felix Okpara playing against Ole Miss? Latest Tennessee injury update

Josh Yourish

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Feb 3, 2026

Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella (13) points to an Auburn player saying they touched the ball last before the ball went out of bounds 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.

Statement week pushes Tennessee basketball back into AP Top 25

Conner Linsner

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Feb 2, 2026

Rick Barnes, Auburn v Tennessee

Rick Barnes quote on Tennessee's awful passing rightfully has everyone talking

Sam Fariss

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Feb 2, 2026

Tennessee forward DeWayne Brown II (6) passes the ball in front of Auburn's Elyjah Freeman (6) 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 credits an unsung hero in Tennessee’s win over Auburn

Conner Linsner

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Feb 2, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes yells 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 believes Tennessee is built to withstand adversity now

Conner Linsner

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Feb 1, 2026

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes reacts during first half of an NCAA basketball at Steven C. O'Connell Center Exactek arena in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 10, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

Tennessee basketball's physical start carries the Vols past Auburn

Conner Linsner

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Jan 31, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Houston Mallette (95) scores as he is defended by Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

3 bold predictions for Tennessee basketball versus Auburn on Saturday night

Conner Linsner

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Jan 30, 2026

Jan 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) shoots against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball fans have a new reason to follow NBA trade rumors

Conner Linsner

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Jan 30, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Bishop Boswell (3) reacts with staff members after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

ESPN's new ranking paints both a scary and promising picture for Tennessee basketball

Conner Linsner

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Jan 29, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes reacts on the sideline against the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes admits one adjustment that swung Tennessee vs. Georgia down the stretch

Conner Linsner

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Jan 29, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) dribbles against Georgia Bulldogs guard Blue Cain (0) at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Watch Nate Ament come out of his shell and show passion after Tennessee stunned Georgia

Conner Linsner

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Jan 29, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers center Felix Okpara (34) controls the ball behind Georgia Bulldogs forward Justin Abson (25) during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes’ team proves Its mettle in big road win against Georgia

Conner Linsner

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Jan 28, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) falls on top of Alabama Crimson Tide forward Aiden Sherrell (22) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Are Jaylen Carey and Troy Henderson playing against Georgia? Latest Tennessee injury update

Conner Linsner

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Jan 28, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Houston Mallette (95) scores as he is defended by Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Tennessee basketball rises in Joe Lunardi’s latest ESPN bracketology

Conner Linsner

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Jan 27, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) dribbles past Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball emerges as one of college basketball’s most-watched teams

Conner Linsner

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Jan 26, 2026

Tennessee guard Amari Evans (1) yells in celebration during a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Texas A&M at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 13, 2026.

Tennessee basketball on the outside looking in after surprising AP Top 25 snub

Conner Linsner

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Jan 26, 2026

Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell (3) high-fives Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Unexpected schedule shift changes Tennessee basketball's trip to Georgia

Conner Linsner

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Jan 25, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes reacts during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes knew this would decide Tennessee vs. Alabama

Conner Linsner

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Jan 25, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Taylor Bol Bowen (7) rebounds against Tennessee Volunteers forward J.P. Estrella (13) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball throws amazing G-League shade at Alabama after upset win

Conner Linsner

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Jan 25, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) shoots over Alabama Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako (14) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Nate Ament's career-night vs. Alabama silences Tennessee haters who keep doubting him

Conner Linsner

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Jan 24, 2026

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