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Lanier Garners Lute Olson National Player of the Week Recognition
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Lanier Garners Lute Olson National Player of the Week Recognition

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After helping lead the Tennessee men’s basketball team to two victories at the Baha Mar Championship and earning the tournament’s MVP award, Chaz Lanier was honored Monday afternoon as the Lute Olson National Player of the Week. In his first season on Rocky Top, the fifth-year guard from Nashville, Tenn., averaged 25.5 points, 4.0 rebounds…MORE

Vols Move to No. 7/6 Nationally
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Vols Move to No. 7/6 Nationally

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team jumped into the top seven of both major polls this week, as announced Monday afternoon. Tennessee (6-0) climbed four places in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll to seventh in the country, as well as ascended three places in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll to sixth…MORE

Lanier Leads #11/9 Vols Past Virginia, 64-42
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Lanier Leads #11/9 Vols Past Virginia, 64-42

NASSAU, Bahamas – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team opened the Continental Tire Baha Mar Championship with a 64-42 victory Thursday night over Virginia. Fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier paced all scorers with 26 points, including 18 in the final 18 minutes, for No. 11/9 Tennessee (5-0) at the Baha Mar Convention Center. The Volunteers used an 11-2…MORE

Vols Hold Steady in National Rankings
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Vols Hold Steady in National Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team retained its No. 11/9 spot in the major polls this week. Tennessee (4-0) is again No. 11 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and ninth in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as revealed Monday afternoon. The Volunteers have now been ranked in the AP Poll…MORE

#11/9 Vols Shoot Past Austin Peay, 103-68
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#11/9 Vols Shoot Past Austin Peay, 103-68

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | November 17, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team recorded a 103-68 victory over Austin Peay behind a scintillating offensive performance Sunday afternoon at Food City Center. No. 11/9 Tennessee (4-0) shot a remarkable 63.8 percent, tied for its fifth-best mark of the last 20 seasons (2005-25) in…MORE

Vols Ascend to No. 11/9 in National Polls
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Vols Ascend to No. 11/9 in National Polls

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team moved up in the rankings in both major polls after the first week of competition. Tennessee (2-0) is now No. 11 in the country in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll, a one-spot increase, and ninth in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, a three-position jump, as…MORE

#12 Vols Roll to 77-55 Wire-to-Wire Road Win at Louisville
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#12 Vols Roll to 77-55 Wire-to-Wire Road Win at Louisville

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | November 09, 2024 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team turned in a dominant performance in front of 16,976 fans Saturday afternoon at the KFC Yum! Center, cruising to a 77-55 victory over homestanding Louisville. No. 12 Tennessee (2-0) did not trail the entire contest and led by double…MORE

#12 Vols Defeat Gardner-Webb, 80-64, in Season Opener
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#12 Vols Defeat Gardner-Webb, 80-64, in Season Opener

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | November 04, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team officially started its 2024-25 campaign Monday night with an 80-64 victory over Gardner-Webb. Fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier, in his program debut, scored a team-high 18 points for No. 12 Tennessee (1-0), which never trailed and led for all but 62…MORE

Zeigler Voted a Preseason First Team All-SEC Pick by League’s Coaches
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Zeigler Voted a Preseason First Team All-SEC Pick by League’s Coaches

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The SEC revealed Wednesday evening the results of the preseason voting by the league’s 16 men’s basketball head coaches. University of Tennessee senior guard Zakai Zeigler reeled in Preseason First Team All-SEC recognition, just as he did in the media balloting. Zeigler is one of five players on the first team. The other honorees are Auburn’s…MORE

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Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

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