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Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Bishop Boswell (3) celebrates with forward Jaylen Carey (23) and J.P. Estrella (13) in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Final odds and prediction for No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 1 Michigan in NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Conner Linsner

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Tennessee stuffed Iowa State in a locker and one stat is all the proof you need

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

3 things Tennessee basketball fans need to know about Elite 8 opponent Michigan

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Rick Barnes has made his Hall of Fame case undeniable with another Elite Eight

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) speaks with head coach Rick Barnes in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Tennessee vs. Michigan opening odds paints sobering reality on Rick Barnes' Final Four dream

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes during a press conference ahead of the midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Heartwarming Rick Barnes Tennessee quote after Sweet 16 will hit fans in the feels

Braulio Perez

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) dunks in the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Felix Okpara has an emphatic Elite Eight message for Vol nation

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) and his teammates celebrate in front of the Tennessee fan section after Tennessee defeated Iowa State in a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game at the United Center in Chicago on March 27, 2026.

Tennessee’s Nate Ament delivers an unforgettable postgame interview after Sweet 16

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) reacts in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Tennessee silences doubters, reaches third straight Elite Eight under Rick Barnes

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) during a practice session ahead of the Midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Final odds and predictions for No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 2 Iowa State in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Conner Linsner

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) warms up during a practice session ahead of the midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

New Joshua Jefferson report from Iowa State's practice is bad news for Tennessee's upset bid

Conner Linsner

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Mar 26, 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.

NC State basketball opening could pull associate HC Justin Gainey away from Tennessee

Conner Linsner

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Mar 26, 2026

Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State Cyclones

Joshua Jefferson injury: All-American's status remains unknown in taking on Tennessee

John Buhler

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Mar 26, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) looks on during the second half against the Miami (OH) RedHawks during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tennessee star Ja'Kobi Gillespie joins NCAA tournament legends with his spectacular performances

Conner Linsner

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) dribbles the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tennessee’s Sweet 16 fate could hinge on Ja’Kobi Gillespie vs. Iowa State's pressure

Conner Linsner

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Nate Ament's NBA draft stock is slipping, but is it enough to bring him back to Tennessee?

Conner Linsner

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) is helped off of the court after suffering an apparent injury to his left leg while shooting a layup against Tennessee State Tigers forward Jalen Pitre (not pictured) during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

The latest Joshua Jefferson injury update ahead of Tennessee vs. Iowa State

Conner Linsner

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Mar 24, 2026

Tennessee Deniya Prawl (25) shows her frustration after missing another free throw during a women's college basketball game between the Lady Vols and Mississippi State held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 29, 2026.

Kim Caldwell quickly loses a 5-star freshman in latest Lady Vols setback

Braulio Perez

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) is helped off of the court after suffering an apparent injury to his left leg against Tennessee State Tigers during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

3 things Tennessee basketball fans need to know about Sweet 16 opponent Iowa State

Conner Linsner

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes conducts a press conference during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes silences critics as Tennessee makes NCAA Tournament history

Conner Linsner

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) reacts with guard Bishop Boswell (3) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Bishop Boswell’s breakout changes everything for Tennessee’s March run

Conner Linsner

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Bishop Boswell (3) reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Tennessee officially busted all the brackets with its second-round upset

Corey Long

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers center Felix Okpara (34) celebrates with Tennessee Volunteers forward Dewayne Brown II (6) after a play during the first half against the Miami (OH) RedHawks during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 2 Iowa State: Date, tip time, and location for Sweet 16 matchup

Conner Linsner

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Mar 22, 2026

Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10)

Nate Ament gave Vols fans a huge reason to believe he’ll be even better in the Sweet 16

Josh Yourish

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes calls a play during the second half against the Miami (OH) RedHawks during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tennessee fans are more than ready to retire all the Rick Barnes March Madness jokes

Corey Long

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes finally admitted what every Tennessee fan already knew

Conner Linsner

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Dallin Hall (30) dribbles the ball againstTennessee Volunteers guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes' boldest offseason additions paid off at the perfect time

Conner Linsner

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) dribbles the ball against Virginia Cavaliers center Ugonna Onyenso (33) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Nate Ament finally shows mid-game fire Vols fans have been waiting for

Conner Linsner

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Mar 22, 2026

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