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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

Tennessee basketball witnesses historic night from Ja’Kobi Gillespie in win over Oklahoma

Conner Linsner

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Feb 19, 2026

Tennessee basketball avoids trap game vs Oklahoma behind stars clutch performance

Conner Linsner

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Feb 18, 2026

Tennessee basketball must survive Oklahoma trap as big rivalry game looms on Saturday

Conner Linsner

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Feb 18, 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.

The nightmare scenario Tennessee basketball fans don’t want to think about

Sam Fariss

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Feb 18, 2026

Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella (13) signals the win after an NCAA college basketball game against Ole Miss on February 3, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Oklahoma is exactly the matchup Tennessee needs to bring a key role player to life

Sam Fariss

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Feb 17, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Bishop Boswell (3) reacts after a play against the Georgia Bulldogs during overtime at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball among most-watched college hoops programs thanks to Vol nation

Conner Linsner

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Feb 17, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes and Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller meet before the game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes raves about the loyalty of Tennessee basketball fans

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) and forward J.P. Estrella (13) during the second half against the Louisiana State Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball eyes AP Poll bounce-back in pivotal SEC showdown week

Conner Linsner

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes speaks with guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball rivalry game this week earns top-10 billing and fans can’t miss it

Conner Linsner

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ethan Burg (35) brings the ball up court against Louisiana State Tigers guard PJ Carter (7) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes tips his cap to Tennessee basketball's game-changing X-factor

Conner Linsner

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) 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 cruises to a win with amazing all-around effort vs LSU

Conner Linsner

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Feb 14, 2026

Feb 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) passes the ball against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

One of college basketball's most respected sources ranks Vols’ Ja’Kobi Gillespie a top-5 point guard

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Feb 12, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) celebrates making a basket and getting fouled on 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.

When it matters most Tennessee basketball has a new star to deliver

Conner Linsner

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Feb 12, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Amaree Abram (77) and forward Dewayne Brown II (6) and guard Amari Evans (1) and center Felix Okpara (34) and guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

An SEC basketball coach explains why playing Tennessee basketball is like stepping into the ring

Conner Linsner

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Feb 12, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes points 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.

Rick Barnes frustrated with ‘Horrendous Passes’ after Tennessee nearly blows a 23-point lead

Conner Linsner

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Feb 12, 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

Tennessee avoids another disaster picking up a shaky road win versus Mississippi State

Conner Linsner

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Feb 11, 2026

Tennessee guard Clarence Massamba (4)

Tennessee freshman ruled out vs. Mississippi State as Rick Barnes searches for depth

Josh Yourish

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Feb 11, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) and center Felix Okpara (34) during overtime against the Texas A&M Aggies at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

3 bold predictions for Tennessee basketball vs Mississippi State

Conner Linsner

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Feb 10, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) scores a three-point basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Another award given to Tennessee freshman Nate Ament as dominance continues

Conner Linsner

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Feb 10, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) scores a three-point basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Tennessee basketball falters out of AP Top 25 while a rival moves in

Conner Linsner

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Feb 9, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes gestures after the referees make a call he disagrees with 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 hits hard with a simple quote after Tennessee's clash in Lexington

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Feb 8, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes motions to his players during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes makes it clear why this Kentucky loss doesn’t sting the same

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Feb 8, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) celebrates with guard Bishop Boswell (3) during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Tennessee caves when it matters most collapsing versus Kentucky once again

Conner Linsner

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Feb 7, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) moves the ball while guarded by Ole Miss guard Patton Pinkins (23) in an NCAA college basketball game on February 3, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

3 bold predictions for Tennessee vs Kentucky on Saturday night

Conner Linsner

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Feb 6, 2026

Tennessee forward Felix Okpara (34)

Rick Barnes shares Felix Okpara update that leaves his status murky for Saturday vs. Kentucky

Josh Yourish

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Feb 6, 2026

Tennessee guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) dribbles the ball away from Kentucky guard Otega Oweh (00) 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.

Tennessee must bounce back and settle the score with Kentucky after painful defeat

Conner Linsner

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Feb 6, 2026

Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella (13) and Tennessee guard Ethan Burg (35) high-five during a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee Volunteers and North Florida Ospreys at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn. on Nov. 12, 2025.

Tennessee basketball quietly ranked as an SEC top job and it matters

Conner Linsner

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Feb 6, 2026

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