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Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (13) celebrates a 3-point basket against Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No. 9 Tennessee rolls over Mississippi State 72-59 in SEC

By Fred Goodall Mar. 11, 2022 08:27 PM EST

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) works for a shot as he is defended by Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vescovi, Zeigler lead No. 17 Tennessee over No. 3 Auburn

By Al Lesar Feb. 26, 2022 06:35 PM EST

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) goes for a dunk during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vescovi, Chandler lead No. 16 Vols over No. 4 Kentucky 76-63

By Al Lesar Feb. 15, 2022 11:31 PM EST

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) drives against Vanderbilt forward Myles Stute (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Zeigler leads No. 19 Tennessee over Vanderbilt 73-64

By Al Lesar Feb. 12, 2022 08:25 PM EST

Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic (33) shoots past USC Upstate guard Josh Aldrich (34) during an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 18 Tennessee runs past USC Upstate 96-52

By Al Lesar Dec. 14, 2021 09:05 PM EST

UNC-Greensboro head coach Mike Jones reacts to a play during an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 13 Tennessee beats UNC Greensboro 76-36

By Al Lesar Dec. 11, 2021 06:38 PM EST

Tennessee Tech guard Dane Quest (11) falls to the floor as he collides with Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 15 Tennessee avoids upset against Tennessee Tech

By Al Lesar Nov. 26, 2021 05:09 PM EST

Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) shoots over North Carolina's Caleb Love (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Tennessee beats North Carolina 89-72 in Tip-Off tournament

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 21, 2021 05:53 PM EST

FILE — In this March 13, 2021, file photo, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes yells to his players in an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. With the talent Barnes has assembled, Tennessee is looking for a fourth NCAA Tournament berth trying to improve on the regional semifinal reached in 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
No. 18 Tennessee's roster loaded with addition of newcomers

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 21, 2021 03:14 PM EDT