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Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson Draws Motivation From South African Para-Athlete’s Triumph Over Adversity

Dylan Sampson draws inspiration from a young South African para-athlete ahead of Vols' pivotal playoff-determining showdown
Dylan Sampson

Lee Corso’s Silly Blunder Involving Texas Longhorns & Ohio State Leaves Kirk Herbstreit in Splits

College Gameday- The gift that keeps on giving. Herbstreit's backstage video with Lee Corso produces some humorous takes!
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College Gameday’s Rece Davis Calls Big Powerhouses Clash ‘Near-Elimination Game’ to Raise the Stakes Higher

Rece Davis dubs the clash of the Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee, highlighting its critical impact on playoff hopes.
Rece Davis

4-Star CB in Hot Water for Contradictory Auburn Remarks After Rejecting Lincoln Riley and Josh Heupel

Shamar Arnoux faces backlash over conflicting statements about Auburn after turning down offers from top coaches.
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Nick Saban Challenges Josh Heupel’s Tennessee to Emulate Dan Lanning’s Oregon in Crucial Georgia Matchup

Even more exciting is Nick Saban's challenge to the Vols to play like Dan Lanning's Oregon in the pivotal matchup with Georgia.
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Nico Iamaleava’s Injury Woes Met With David Pollack’s Strategic Fix to Exploit Georgia’s Weakness

David Pollack suggests a strategy to exploit Georgia Bulldogs's weaknesses amid Nico Iamaleava's injury struggles.
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Real Culprit Behind Georgia’s Struggles Exposed by Adam Breneman’s Defensive Stance on Carson Beck

Insider goes beyond the popular Carson Beck backlash in analyzing the overall downfall of the Georgia Bulldogs

Who Are the Announcers for Georgia vs. Tennessee Week 12 College Football Game?

Georgia takes on No. 7 Tennessee this Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 PM on ABC. The hype starts bright and early with ESPN’s College Gameday.
NCAA, College League, USA Football: Georgia at Georgia Tech Nov 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head c

Greg McElroy Exposes Tennessee’s ‘Biggest Liability’ Under Josh Heupel as Worries Go Beyond Nico Iamaleava’s Absence

Greg McElroy’s analysis puts the spotlight on what could decide this game. Both teams have serious issues one is Nico Iamaleava
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Nico Lamaleava Injury Update: Latest Intel Adds New Twist as Tennessee Prepares for High-Stakes Georgia Clash

Nico Lamaleava's injury status is uncertain as Tennessee prepares for a key clash with Georgia, with new updates on his availability.
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Stern Warning Issued for Kirby Smart’s Georgia as Tennessee Finds Ways to Survive Despite Injury Woes

Tennessee's elite defense poses a serious threat to Georgia's shaky offense, as Kirby Smart faces a crucial game in Athens.
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Carson Beck Breathes Easier As Blame Shifts Before Georgia’s Ultimate Test Against Tennessee

Klatt’s take isn’t just a simple defense of Carson Beck; he breaks down the mechanics of why, what and probably who.
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LSU & Brian Kelly’s Devastating Playoff Fate to Strike Another SEC Contender in David Pollack’s Concerning Assessment

The upcoming Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers game has so much on stake for both teams, especially about their CFP hopes
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After Sparking Outrage Over BYU ‘Disrespect’; CBS Makes a Bold Claim at Tennessee & Hurricanes’ Expense

CBS stirred controversy with its bold statements regarding Tennessee and Miami taking side with BYU Cougars igniting reactions online.
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Tennessee’s Fanbase Brutally Obliterated for Controversial Act Against Kentucky’s Ailing Player : “Disgusting Group”

CFB fans lay bare their opinions after scathing chant echoes around Neyland Stadium during Tennessee-Kentucky matchup
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Trouble Looms Josh Heupel as Tennessee’s One-Side Dominance Leaves David Pollack Ambiguous About CFP

Ex-linebacker-turned-analyst David Pollack comes with a harsh reality check for Josh Heupel after Tennessee’s big win against Kentucky
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Nico Iamaleava’s Push for Dylan Sampson’s Record-Breaking Touchdown Leaves Tennessee Fans Over the Moon

Fans of the Vols were ecstatic to witness Dylan Sampson and Nico Iamaleava's incredible performance. Particularly the push.
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Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson Runs Straight to His Family to Celebrate His Latest Record With the Vols

As soon as Dylan Sampson broke the program record for most rushing touchdowns in a single season, he immediately celebrated with his family.
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5-Star Tristen Keys Shows Keen Interest in SEC Rivals to Kill Tennessee’s Hopes

Tennessee's recruitment momentum receives a blow as massive target, Tristen Keys seemingly backed off, keeping another school over the Vols

4-Star Tennessee Commit Throws Shade at Kirby Smart’s Georgia With Candid Confession

Tennessee and Georgia got in a scuffle for the 2025 class four-star recruit. But why does he get to do Kirby Smart like that?

Who Is Josh Heupel’s Wife Dawn Heupel? All You Need to Know About Tennessee Vols’ HC’s Athlete Partner

Josh Heupel and his wife, Dawn Heupel, have a happy personal life away from the football field. They were classmates
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Cigars Cause Controversy in College Football as Joel Klatt Loses Cool in Alabama vs Tennessee Aftermath

College Football drama erupts as Joel Klatt expresses frustration over cigars in Alabama vs Tennessee Volunteers post-game celebration
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College Football Playoff Bracket: No.5 Seed to Hit Jackpot with Draw as ESPN Exposes Loopholes in New Format

Experts identify loopholes in the College Football Playoffs format, indicating that the No. 5 seed could benefit significantly.

Who Are Tyler Baron’s Parents? All About Jessica Baron and Josh Heupel’s Staffer Patrick Abernathy

Tyler Baron had some help in Tennessee Vols from his father Patrick Abernathy who was a support staff member under coach Josh Heupel
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Serious Accusations Against Jalen Milroe Force Alabama WR Germie Bernard to Break Silence

Jalen Milroe found himself in hot waters after he struggled in Alabama's game against Tennessee, but his teammate has his back.
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Greg McElroy Crowns a New ‘Championship Calibre’ Team That Opposes College Football AP Rankings

ESPN analyst Greg McElroy indirectly called out the last AP poll rankings after he analyzed week nine's games.
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About Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee Volunteers 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Scores, Injury Report

The Tennessee Volunteers compete in NCAA Men's Basketball as a part of the Southeastern Conference. Florida, LSU, and Kentucky are some notable teams from their conference. They were founded in 1908.

The university got its nickname from the State of Tennessee, which is called the Volunteer State, as they had helped out on multiple occasions during wars in the 1800s. They are also called the Vols.

Since their first logo was launched back in 1967, the Volunteers have had a simple orange-colored letter T as their logo. There was a 13-year period from 1983 to 1996 where the logo was changed to a man with a gun but it was reverted to the original in 1997.

History

Founded1908
ConferenceSoutheastern
Athletic DirectorPhillip Fulmer
Head CoachRick Barnes
ArenaThompson–Boling Arena
Championships (0) -
Conference Tournament Titles (4)1936, 1941, 1943, 1979
Conference Regular Season Titles (10)1936, 1941, 1943, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 2000, 2008, 2018
Websitehttps://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball

Who is the coach of the Volunteers?

The current Volunteers' coach is Rick Barnes. He was appointed in 2015 after working as a head for almost three decades.

He was named as the Naismith College Coach of the Year Award in 2019 for leading the team to a record. Under Barnes, the Volunteers were ranked as the number one team in the AP Poll for only the second time.

Who is the Athletic Director of the Volunteers?

The current athletic director of the Volunteers is Phillip Fulmer. He joined the University in 1968 when he featured for their football team. Post his playing career, he joined as a coach and was eventually appointed as the AD in 2017.

Fulmer also holds the title of Vice-Chancellor of the university.

Achievements and Championships

With 1471 wins, the Tennessee Volunteers are the third-ranked team in all-time wins in the Southeastern Conference.

Their most successful season was in 2010 when they made the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time.

They enter the 2020-21 season ranked 12th in the AP Poll.

The Volunteers are yet to win an NCAA championship.

Greatest NBA Players

The Tennessee Volunteers have produced some greats in the NBA. Over the years, players like Allan Houston, Bernard King, and Dale Ellis have become stars in the NBA after coming through the ranks at Tennessee. King is an NBA Hall of Famer, who was also a two-time Player of the Year with the Volunteers,

Currently, five former Volunteers are playing in the NBA, Josh Richardson and Tobias Harris being the two most notable ones.

Mascot and Uniform

The team mascot for the Volunteers is called Smokey. The first mascot was a live dog, a Coonhound, named Smokey. After his passing, his son Smokey II was named as the mascot, and since then, there have been many over the years; Smokey X being the current mascot.

They also have a costumed version of the mascot who was first seen in 1980. He is accompanied by his younger brother, Junior Smokey.

The team colors for the Tennessee Volunteers are orange and white.

Current Roster

The Volunteers roster for the 2020-21 season has 17 players.

PositionJerseyNumberNameHeightWeight
G0Davonte Gaines6-7181
F3Drew Pember6-10190
G5Josiah-Jordan James6-6207
F10John Fulkerson6-9215
G11Jaden Springer6-4204
G12Victor Bailey Jr.6-4179
F13Olivier Nkamhoua6-8223
F15Corey Walker Jr.6-8219
G21Kent Gilbert6-1164
G24Isaiah Sulack6-5170
G25Santiago Vescovi6-3188
F30Brock Jancek6-8222
F32Cole Morris6-9192
F33Uros Plavsic7-0262
G/F35Yves Pons6-6215
G45Keon Johnson6-5186
F55E.J. Anosike6-7245

Schedule

The Tennessee Volunteers begin their 2020-21 season with a game against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks on December 9. They have a 24-game regular season that ends with a home game against the Georgia Bulldogs on March 3, 2021.

The full schedule is available on the college website.

How to contact Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball team?

Tennessee Volunteers on Twitter: @Vol_Hoops

Tennessee Volunteers on Instagram: @vol_hoops