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Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James drives past Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
James leads No. 2 Tennessee over No. 25 Auburn, 46-43

By Al Lesar Feb. 04, 2023 04:27 PM EST

Tennessee guard Jordan Walker, second from right, shoots past LSU guard Alexis Morris (45) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Morris' career-high 31 lifts No, 3 LSU over Tennessee, 76-68

By Brett Martel Jan. 30, 2023 09:19 PM EST

Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (0) reaches for a rebound as Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic (33) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Zeigler leads No. 9 Tennessee over Mississippi State 70-59

By Robbie Faulk Jan. 17, 2023 09:42 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes reacts during the game against Mississippi in the first half in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
Vescovi leads No. 7 Tennessee past Mississippi 63-59

By Chris Burrows Dec. 28, 2022 07:55 PM EST

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) goes up to shoot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in the Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Zeigler, No. 7 Tennessee hold off No. 13 Maryland 56-53

By Jerry Beach Dec. 11, 2022 07:15 PM EST

Tennessee forward Julian Phillips (2) shoots past Alcorn State forward Darryl Jordan (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Nkamhoua leads No. 13 Tennessee's rout of Alcorn State 94-40

By Al Lesar Dec. 04, 2022 08:06 PM EST

McNeese State guard Harwin Francois (22) passes the ball off as he battled it away from Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 13 Tennessee shuts down McNeese 76-40

By Al Lesar Nov. 30, 2022 09:22 PM EST

In a photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Kansas' Jalen Wilson shoots against Tennessee's Jonas Aidoo (0) during an NCAA college basketball game in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 22 Tennessee beats No. 3 Kansas 64-50 for Atlantis title

By Aaron Beard Nov. 25, 2022 09:44 PM EST

In a photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Southern California's Drew Peterson (13) works against Tennessee's Tyreke Key (5) during an NCAA college basketball game in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 22 Tennessee beats USC in OT at Atlantis semifinals

By Aaron Beard Nov. 24, 2022 04:03 PM EST

Vescovi, No. 22 Tennessee beats Butler in Battle 4 Atlantis

By Aaron Beard Nov. 23, 2022 09:44 PM EST
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Rick Barnes believes his Tennessee squad is a good offensive team, even if the 22nd-ranked Volunteers haven't consistently shown it...

Tennessee forward Julian Phillips (2) shoots as he's fouled by Florida Gulf Coast guard Franco Miller Jr. (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 22 Tennessee rolls past Florida Gulf Coast 81-50

By Al Lesar Nov. 16, 2022 09:27 PM EST

Florida Gulf Coast center Andre Weir looks to pass as he's defended by Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at Tennessee Volunteers 11/16/2022

Nov. 16, 2022 07:48 PM EST

Colorado head coach Tad Boyle shouts from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Simpson leads Colorado to 78-66 upset of No. 11 Tennessee

By Jim Diamond Nov. 13, 2022 04:56 PM EST

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) shoots past Tennessee Tech center Nolan Causwell (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Key's 17 leads No. 11 Volunteers over Tennessee Tech 75-43

By Al Lesar Nov. 07, 2022 09:04 PM EST

Auburn forward Yohan Traore (21) scores two points during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against George Mason, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
George Mason Patriots at Auburn Tigers 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 08:56 PM EST

FILE - Alabama head coach Nate Oats watches the action during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt on Feb. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The 20th-ranked Crimson Tide has talent and depth both returning and incoming, but plenty to improve on from a season that crashed to a halt with a first-round NCAA Tournament exit. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
SEC's 6 new men's basketball coaches prepare for a grind

By Dave Skretta Oct. 20, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

FILE — Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes watches his team in an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan on March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Barnes has a more experienced squad this season with two of the three Volunteers who tested their NBA draft stock among nine players back this season. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Barnes, Tennessee shooting for more than SEC tourney title

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 20, 2022 01:41 PM EDT

FILE — Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes watches his team in an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan on March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Barnes has a more experienced squad this season with two of the three Volunteers who tested their NBA draft stock among nine players back this season. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan Wolverines at Tennessee Volunteers 3/19/2022

Oct. 20, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

University of Kentucky men's basketball head coach John Calipari stands on the sidelines during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Florida, March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Kentucky will play its annual Blue-White men’s basketball scrimmage in eastern Kentucky to benefit victims from devastating summer floods in the region. The school announced that the Oct. 22 event at Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville will feature a pregame Fan Fest. Ticket proceeds will go through Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)
SEC Ambitions: Kentucky, others judged by March success

By John Zenor Oct. 19, 2022 04:54 PM EDT

Michigan head basketball coach Juwan Howard instructs his NCAA college team during a practice, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 22 Michigan has 3 Howards: Juwan and sons, Jace and Jett

By Larry Lage Oct. 19, 2022 03:05 PM EDT