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SEC Sets Times and Networks for 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Slate
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SEC Sets Times and Networks for 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Slate

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday afternoon the tip times and network designations for the upcoming 2024-25 men’s basketball season. In SEC play, Tennessee one game slated for ABC or ESPN, three for ESPN, five for ESPN or ESPN2, three for ESPN2 or ESPNU and six for SEC Network. Ten of those contests are…MORE

Men’s Hoops Hosts Media Day, Poised for 2024-25 Campaign
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Men’s Hoops Hosts Media Day, Poised for 2024-25 Campaign

Fresh off the program’s 11th SEC regular season crown—its sixth outright SEC championship and first since 2007-08—and its second-ever Elite Eight berth, the Tennessee men’s basketball program hosted it’s annual media day Thursday, ahead of the highly-anticipated 2024-25 season. Led by head coach Rick Barnes, who is set to begin his 10th season at the helm…MORE

Single-Game Men’s, Women’s Hoops Tickets On Sale Now
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Single-Game Men’s, Women’s Hoops Tickets On Sale Now

Eric TrainerMen’s BasketballOctober 03, 2024 With highly-anticipated seasons set to begin later this month, Tennessee Athletics announced single-game tickets for 2024-25 men’s and women’s basketball are on sale now at AllVols.com. Vol single-game tickets can be purchased HERE, while Lady Vol single-game tickets can be obtained HERE. For ticket offers and special promotions, please visit the Fan Experience…MORE

Caldwell Named Player Development Coordinator
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Caldwell Named Player Development Coordinator

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Friday afternoon the hiring of Justin Caldwell as player development coordinator. A veteran coach, Caldwell possesses over a decade of experience across the Division I, Division II, high school and youth levels, including five years as a collegiate head coach. Caldwell most recently spent the…MORE

Market Square Madness Set for Oct. 18
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Market Square Madness Set for Oct. 18

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s and women’s basketball programs will host the third annual Market Square Madness event Oct. 18, as announced Wednesday morning. Held at Market Square in downtown Knoxville, fewer than 1.5 miles north of the Tennessee campus, festivities will officially begin at 7:30 p.m. Starting 30 minutes earlier, at 7…MORE

Vols to Open with Virginia at Baha Mar
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Vols to Open with Virginia at Baha Mar

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team will face Virginia in its first game of the newly-named Continental Tire Baha Mar Championship, as announced Friday morning by BdG Sports. The Volunteers and Cavaliers will tip off Nov. 21 at 9:30 p.m., following the preceding 7 p.m. matchup between Baylor and St. John’s. Action…MORE

Vols to Host Indiana in Charity Exhibition
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Vols to Host Indiana in Charity Exhibition

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team will open its 2024-25 campaign with a charity exhibition game Oct. 27 against Indiana at Food City Center, as announced Tuesday morning. NCAA rules mandate that for an exhibition game between two Division I teams, the host school must sell tickets and donate the proceeds to…MORE

Tennessee to Face Miami at MSG in Jimmy V Classic
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Tennessee to Face Miami at MSG in Jimmy V Classic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team will take on Miami in the 2024 Jimmy V Classic, as announced Wednesday afternoon by ESPN Events. The Volunteers and Hurricanes are set to play Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m., at Madison Square Garden in New York City, live on ESPN. Tickets for the doubleheader, which…MORE

SEC Reveals 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Schedule
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SEC Reveals 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Share: Men’s BasketballAugust 20, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday afternoon the league schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 men’s basketball season. The Volunteers, coming off arguably the best season in program history, will play 18 conference games between Jan. 4 and March 8, with both the opener and the finale on their home…MORE

Gainey Attends SEC Coaches Opportunity Forum
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Gainey Attends SEC Coaches Opportunity Forum

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee men’s basketball associate head coach Justin Gainey attended the recent 2024 Southeastern Conference Coaches Opportunity Forum. The program focused on professional development, mentorship and networking opportunities for selected assistant coaches across various sports from each of the league’s institutions. Tennessee women’s basketball assistant coach Roman Tubner also went to the conference. The forum aimed…MORE

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