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Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Juke Harris (2) with the ball as Clemson Tigers guard Efrem Johnson (4) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball is already making noise in 2027 NBA mock drafts

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Jun 25, 2026

Rick Barnes hints at potential DeWayne Brown breakout season for Tennessee

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Jun 25, 2026

Rick Barnes’ player development has officially made history at Tennessee

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Jun 25, 2026

Wizards makes strategic frontcourt move with Felix Okpara pick

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) drives the ball in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

San Antonio Spurs roll the dice on Tennessee guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie

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Jun 24, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

A confusing NBA rule is at the center of Nate Ament’s draft situation

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) moves the ball while defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Bucks pick comes with draft grades that are underrating Nate Ament’s upside

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Jun 24, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Bucks fans have seen this movie before and should love the Nate Ament sequel

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Jun 23, 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 dreams officially come true with a lottery selection

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Jun 23, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) looks to pass while defended by Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) in the first half 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

ESPN’s final NBA mock draft projects a big night for Tennessee basketball

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Jun 23, 2026

Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella (13) signals a close shot during the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game against Michigan at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026.

Dusty May bailing on Michigan should have J.P. Estrella livid with his transfer call

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Jun 22, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes tells to his team against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball’s national title odds suggest a real shot at glory

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Jun 19, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes reacts in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball takes a questionable hit in ESPN’s Bracketology update

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Jun 19, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls a play during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

The latest Kentucky basketball development could be giving Tennessee something to worry about

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Jun 17, 2026

Nov 4, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dick Vitale seen during the Texas Longhorns and Duke Blue Devils Dick Vitale’s Invitational game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

Dick Vitale’s latest comments about Kentucky basketball is music to Vols fans’ ears

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Jun 16, 2026

Tennessee transfer guard Jalen Haralson speaks to the media at an introductory press conference at Pratt Pavilion on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville on June 9, 2026.

Tennessee basketball's defense could be better than expected with Jalen Haralson’s latest quote

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Jun 9, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) dribbles 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

Nate Ament continues rising as the 2026 NBA Draft green room reveals its clear top group

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Jun 9, 2026

Tennessee transfer guard Dai Dai Ames speaks to the media at an introductory press conference at Pratt Pavilion on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville on June 9, 2026.

ESPN crowns Rick Barnes and Tennessee kings of the Transfer Portal

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Jun 9, 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

Rick Barnes and Tennessee welcome a major 5-star small forward for an official visit

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Jun 5, 2026

Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) brings the ball up the court during the first half of the SEC tournament championship game against Arkansas at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Tyler Tanner’s latest comment about Tennessee basketball is raising eyebrows

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Jun 5, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes reacts 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: David Banks-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes just gave Tennessee fans another big-time game to circle on the calendar

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Jun 5, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) drives the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) in the first half 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

Re-ranking SEC contenders with Milan Momcilovic giving Tennessee something to worry about

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Jun 2, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) 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

Updated NBA Mock Draft reveals where Vols stand after withdrawal deadline

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May 28, 2026

David Young of Sarasota drives around the defense of Akol Nyok of Columbus in the FHSAA Class 7A state boys basketball finals March 14, 2026. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

Rick Barnes adds another exciting 7-footer to Tennessee’s recruiting board

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May 28, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes looks up into the stands during the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game against Michigan at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026.

Rick Barnes keeps building Tennessee with another strategic hire

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May 28, 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.

Vegas odds say Tennessee might be closer to contention than anyone thinks

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May 28, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers center Felix Okpara (34) dunks the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Tennessee's Felix Okpara gaining serious momentum as one of the NBA draft’s top risers

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May 26, 2026

Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates during a first-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between McNeese and Vanderbilt at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Tennessee fans have one clear rooting interest in Tyler Tanner’s draft decision

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May 24, 2026

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