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Josh Heupel Pressured to Fix Tennessee’s Biggest Flaw as Nico Iamaleava Hits Make-or-Break Moment

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel gets a harsh verdict by an insider as Nico Iamaleava urged to improve...
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ESPN Computer Model Predicts Winner of Tennessee vs Kentucky’s Sweet 16 Clash

As March Madness begins to heat up, find out what makes this Sweet 16 matchup a historic night in the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Kentucky

2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: Tennessee vs Kentucky Lineups, Preview & Prediction

Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats - two teams with contrasting game play will look to advance to Elite Eight in 2025 NCAA tournament.
NCAA Basketball: Kentucky at Vanderbilt

Tennessee’s Top Commit Gets Poaching Offers by $1.5M CU Prodigy After Visit to Deion Sanders’ Camp

Deion Sanders is looking to steal a top recruit from Josh Heupel in Tennessee. A star Buffaloes player is also involved in this pursuit
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College Basketball Community Torn Over Rick Barnes as Tennessee Advances in March Madness With Wofford Victory

Rick Barnes' Vols kicked off March with a win, but doubts linger. As Barnes gets mixed reactions, can Tennessee finally break through?
NCAA Basketball: Middle Tennessee State at Tennessee

5-Star Florida Target Jorden Edmonds Makes Big Admission on SEC Rival After Receiving 43 College Football Offers

5 Star Florida target Jordan Edmunds makes his stance clear as an SEC rival emerges from shadows amid commitment timeline questions...
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SEC Insider Clarifies Nico Iamaleava’s Future Stance After Tennessee QB’s Powerful Message on Shattered Dream

An SEC insider sheds light on Nico Iamaleava’s future after the Tennessee QB’s emotional response to a tough setback.
Nico_Iamaleava

Josh Heupel and Billy Napier Hit With Blunt Transfer Portal Reality as $6.9M Gamble Exposes Struggling CFP Fate

Josh Heupel and Billy Napier’s program falls under the radar and gets advice to oomph up their X-factor, but not from other football schools
Josh Heupel, Billy Napier

5-Star Tristen Keys Sparks Hope for Josh Heupel as Alabama, LSU, and Texas A&M Refuse to Back Down

Tristen Keys' latest update has changed the game for both SEC and non-SEC teams, and the star WR seems to be leaning toward Josh Heupel.
Tristen Keys

Doubts Mount on Nico Iamaleava as $37M QB ‘Syndrome’ Announced After Josh Heupel’s Strong Message

Nico Iamaleava needs to improve his game based on his past performance, and Josh Heupel is now focused on that.
nico iamaleava

SEC Press Conference: National Coach Snubs Rick Barnes as Florida Forces Alabama Exit

After Bruce Pearl's team loses the SEC tournament, he faces stiff competition in another conference team, brimming with confidence
NCAA Basketball: Middle Tennessee State at Tennessee

Triple Jackpot For Josh Heupel’s Recruiting Drive as Tennessee Receives Big Surprise Alongside Transfer Portal News

Three attractive talents could be headed to Josh Heupel in Tennessee. Meanwhile, surprise awaits him from the transfer portal as well.
Josh Heupel

5-Star Tristen Key Teases College Football Destination After Recruiting Intel Confirms 3-Program Battle

5 star highly touted prospect highlights 3 program as his potential destinations as other major programs receive a major setback...
Tristen Keys

Nico Iamaleava Makes Blunt Admission on His Role after Josh Heupel’s Strong Message for Tennessee Vols

Nico Iamaleava acknowledges his role after Josh Heupel’s clear message on Tennessee’s direction, shaping the Volunteers’ future approach
Nico Lamaleava

National Analyst Confirms Josh Heupel’s Sly Nico Iamaleava Masterplan After Tennessee HC Clears Intentions for QB Future

Nico Iamaleava shoulders two major challenges issued by Josh Heupel as he gets ready for his second season in Tennessee. 
Nico_Iamaleava

Josh Heupel on High Alert as Tennessee’s 240lbs Commit Teases Flip With College Football Future Statement

A Tennessee Vols commit drops a cryptic hint about his college football future, leaving fans and Josh Heupel on edge.
Josh Heupel

Pressure Mounts on Nico Iamaleava as National Analyst’s Verdict Adds to Josh Heupel’s Woes Amid Rickey Gibson Blunder

Nico Iamaleava faces rising pressure as analysts scrutinize his role, adding to Josh Heupel’s struggles amid Rickey Gibson’s saga.
Nico Lamaleava

Real Culprit Behind Nico Iamaleava’s Tennessee Misery Exposed as Josh Heupel Warned of Tough Consequences

Reason behind Nico Iamaleava's half-achieved 2024 season exposed as a number of questions out Josh Heupel in deep soup
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Josh Heupel Warned of Dire Consequences as Red Flag on Rickey Gibson Raised Despite Spring Ball Update

The tough consequences that Tennessee HC Josh Heupel will have to face now that his player Ricky Gibson III has hit the U-turn
Josh Heupel

More Woes for Josh Heupel’s Tennessee as FOX Analyst Drops Verdict on Seth Littrell Move Amid Upsetting Nico Iamaleava News

Josh Heupel's, the Tennessee head coach, recent hiring casts a shadow amid competition for Nico Iamaleava for the long run
Josh Heupel, Nico

Tennessee Insider Gives Crucial Update on Nico Iamaleava After Josh Heupel’s Ultimatum on $8M Future

All eyes will be on Tennessee Volunteers QB Nico Iamaleava in 2025, and here's an update amid Josh Heupel's advice to push him further.
Nico Iamaleava

Make-or-Break Moment for Nico Iamaleava as Tennessee’s Future Takes Turn After Triple Trouble Rocks Josh Heupel

Tennessee's head coach Josh Heupel in a tough spot as Insider's revelation provide glaring problems for his team...
nico iamaleava

Upsetting Nico Iamaleava News Hits Josh Heupel Hard After Huge Faizon Brandon Update

Josh Heupel took a hit with Nico Iamaleava, but at the same time, the coach got a major update about Faizon Brandon.
Josh Heupel

Triple Trouble Hits Josh Heupel & Tennessee as Nico Iamaleava’s $8M Future Crumbles After ESPN Analyst’s Blunt Exposé

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel hit with three daunting challenges for the 2025 season as a grim scenario threatens Nico's success
Nico Iamaleava and Josh Heupel

Sherrone Moore’s Michigan and Ryan Day’s OSU Among 285lb OT’s Top-10 Schools

Michigan and OSU are used to going head-to-head for top talent, but this one might come down to who plays their cards right.
Kelvin Obot

Patrick Mahomes Trolled at the Combine as Chiefs QBs Privacy Request Falls on Cold Shoulders

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes trolled by the NFL on the first day of scouting combine after having his request for privacy ignored.
NFL: Super Bowl LIX-Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles

About Tennessee Volunteers

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

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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