Vols Basketball

DAYTON, OHIO - MARCH 19: Head coach Rick Byrd of the Belmont Bruins reacts during the second half against the Temple Owls in the First Four of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 19, 2019 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Now retired, Rick Byrd the best coach Vols never hired

Tennessee basketball: Vols season was a disappointment not a failure

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Tennessee basketball: Rick Barnes crumbles in another big game this season

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MARCH 28: Tennessee Volunteers fans reacts against the Purdue Boilermakers during overtime of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at the KFC YUM! Center on March 28, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Vols still overachieved despite Sweet 16 loss

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MARCH 28: The Tennessee Volunteers bench looks on against the Purdue Boilermakers during overtime of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at the KFC YUM! Center on March 28, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Questionable late foul calls defined Vols season

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts during the first half against the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Can Grant Williams lead the Vols to the Elite Eight?

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - MARCH 21: Matt Haarms #32 and Carsen Edwards #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers celebrate after a play in the second half against the Old Dominion Monarchs during the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at XL Center on March 21, 2019 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

March Madness: 5 reasons Vols could lose to Purdue in Sweet 16

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 27: (L-R) J.P. Prince #30 and Duke Crews #32 of the Tennessee Volunteers sit on the court in the final minutes against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2008 NCAA Men's East Regional Semifinal at Bobcats Arena on March 27, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cardinals defeated the Volunteers 77-60. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

March Madness: Remembering Vols 5 Sweet 16 games this century

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts with teammates during the second half against the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Historical March Madness trends significantly favor Vols in Sweet 16

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 24: The Tennessee Volunteers huddle prior to their game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: 5 keys for Vols in Sweet Sixteen match-up against Purdue

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 24: The Oregon Ducks mascot celebrates after defeating the UC Irvine Anteaters during the second round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 24, 2019 in San Jose, California. Oregon defeated UC Irvine 73-54. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: 5 teams Vols should root for Sweet Sixteen games

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 23: Head coach Matt Painter of the Purdue Boilermakers looks on during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

March Madness: Can Vols handle Matt Painter seeing them as final obstacle?

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 24: Kyle Guy #5 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrates after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners in the second round game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Colonial Life Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: 5 players for Vols to watch in second weekend of tournament

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 24: The Tennessee Volunteers huddle prior to their game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

March Madness: 5 advantages Vols have in South Region of the Sweet 16

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 10: Rick Barnes the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers gives instructions to his team against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the semifinals of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 10, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: What the Sweet 16 means for Vols, Rick Barnes

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 24: Lamonte Turner #1 and Jordan Bowden #23 of the Tennessee Volunteers react after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 83-77 in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

March Madness: 5 things we learned about Vols after the first weekend

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 24: Head coach Rick Barnes of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks with Admiral Schofield #5 after a play against the Iowa Hawkeyes during their game in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Admiral Schofield’s late-game decisions are concerning for Vols

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: Jordan Bowden #23 of the Tennessee Volunteers dunks the ball during the second half against the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Vols push for first Sweet 16 berth since 2014

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Clayton Custer

Tennessee basketball: Vols apart of another South Region full of upsets

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - MARCH 21: Head coach Matt Painter of the Purdue Boilermakers looks on in the first half against the Old Dominion Monarchs during the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at XL Center on March 21, 2019 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

March Madness: Tennessee Vols should root for Purdue to beat Villanova

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: John Fulkerson #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers rebounds the ball during the first half against the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

March Madness: Every possible Vols concern was exploited in win over Colgate

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates after a three point basket during the second half against the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Colgate about shot the Vols out of the NCAA Tournament

SYRACUSE, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Matt Langel of the Colgate Raiders looks on during the game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on November 25, 2012 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Nate Shron/Getty Images)

March Madness: 5 reasons Tennessee Vols could lose to Colgate Raiders

KNOXVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 29: Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers and Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrate on the bench during the second half of the game between the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on December 29, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won 96-53. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Vols look for a first round win against Colgate

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - JANUARY 08: Head coach Rick Barnes of the Tennessee Volunteers directs his team against the Missouri Tigers in the second half at Mizzou Arena on January 08, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

March Madness: Vols can’t complain if they eventually face Cincinnati in Ohio

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 16: Jordan Bone #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates after the 82-78 win over the Kentucky Wildcats during the semifinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: 5 keys to help Vols have success in NCAA Tournament

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 15: Carsen Edwards #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers handles the ball in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 15, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: 5 players to watch from the South Region