OLIVIER NKAMHOUA NEWS

Olivier Nkamhoua to have ankle surgery, unlikely to return this season for Tennessee Olivier Nkamhoua suffered a left ankle injury against South Carolina on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Needs surgery, out indefinitely Nkamhoua's ankle injury will require surgery, and he's unlikely to return this season, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Nkamhoua tallied seven points, five rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 17 minutes before exiting Saturday's win over South Carolina due to the injury. The 6-foot-8 junior has started every game for the Volunteers this season, averaging 8.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks in 21.5 minutes per game. In his absence, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Justin Powell are likely candidates for increased roles.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeigler's 18 lead No. 22 Vols to 81-57 win over Gamecocks

Zakai Zeigler matched his career high with 18 points including back-to-back 3-pointers to break open a tight game as No. 22 Tennessee pulled away from South Carolina 81-57

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tennessee basketball's Olivier Nkamhoua will not return vs. South Carolina due to injury Tennessee basketball's Olivier Nkamhoua left the Vols' game Saturday game at South Carolina after suffering an injury in the second half.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Exits game with leg injury Nkamhoua (leg) will not return to the game for the Volunteers after suffering a leg injury, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Nkamhoua has started all 21 games for Tennessee this season, providing a valuable presence on defense for the Volunteers. The 6-foot-8 junior has averaged 8.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.1 blocks on 21.5 minutes per game. His status for Wednesday's game against Mississippi State is unknown at the moment.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After 15 points against Texas A&M, Barnes wants Nkamhoua to keep shooting Olivier Nkamhoua stepped into a shot from the 3-point line with 7:47 left in the first half Tuesday night against Texas A&M. The junior forw...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tennessee basketball's Olivier Nkamhoua on building his identity Olivier Nkamhoua had 15 points, seven rebounds and three blocks against Texas A&M.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Leads team with 15 points Nkamhoua registered 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 90-80 win over Texas A&M.

Impact This was the junior's first time scoring in double figures since Jan. 5 against Ole Miss, as Nkamhoua finished second offensively on the Volunteers who won for a fourth time across the its past five matchups. In 21 starts, Nkamhoua is averaging 8.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks while shooting 50.0 percent overall from the floor.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler, Nkamhoua lead No. 22 Tennessee past Texas A&M

Kennedy Chandler scored 16 points, Olivier Nkamhoua added 15 and No. 22 Tennessee beat Texas A&M 90-80

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held to six points Saturday Nkamhoua finished with six points (3-4 FG), one assist and one block over 17 minutes during Saturday's 107-79 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Nkamhoua was held in single digits offensively for a third straight game. Across 16 starts with Tennessee this year, the junior has reached double figures six different times while averaging a career-best 9.1 points per game.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eason powers No. 21 LSU past No. 18 Tennessee, 79-67

Tari Eason capped a 24-point, 12-rebound performance with a pivotal dunk in transition with 1:21 left, and No. 21 LSU held on to beat No. 18 Tennessee 79-67 for the Tigers’ second-...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

See LSU basketball's Tari Eason posterize Tennessee's Olivier Nkamhoua with slam dunk LSU basketball's Tari Eason didn't hold anything back when he went up for a dunk on Tennessee's Olivier Nkamhoua. See the play here.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Tennessee basketball's Rick Barnes proud of Olivier Nkamhoua against Ole Miss Rick Barnes praised the play of junior forward Olivier Nkamhoua against Ole Miss.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

No. 18 Tennessee tops Ole Miss 66-60 in overtime

Santiago Vescovi scored 17 points, including a critical 3-pointer and two big free throws in overtime, as No. 18 Tennessee pulled out a 66-60 victory over Mississippi

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olivier Nkamhoua looking to affect games with confrontation at the rim When Olivie Nkamhoua is sizing up an opponent on the defensive end, there's one thing in particular that he's looking for. “I just like the

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dominates offensively in win Nkamhoua notched 21 points (9-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 96-52 win over USC Upstate.

Impact The junior led the Volunteers with his second performance this season reaching the 20-point mark, as Nkamhoua dominated offensively while missing just one field-goal attempt. His eight rebounds were also the most he has grabbed since the second game of the season Nov. 14. Nkamhoua is currently posting 9.4 points and 6.0 rebounds across 10 starts.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Nkamhoua: Tennessee knows rivalry games can be choppy Olivier Nkamhoua had 21 points and 8 rebounds against USC Upstate.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

No. 18 Tennessee runs past USC Upstate 96-52

Olivier Nkamhoua scored 21 points to lead No. 18 Tennessee to a 96-52 victory over USC Upstate Tuesday night

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tennessee basketball dominates USC Upstate behind Kennedy Chandler, Olivier Nkamhoua Olivier Nkamhoua had 21 points and eight rebounds in Tennessee basketball's win against USC Upstate at Thompson-Boling Arena.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Rick Barnes explains where Olivier Nkamhoua 'has to continue to improve' Kennedy Chandler drove the lane midway through the first half Tuesday night against Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Class...

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Vols hoping to continue counting on Olivier Nkamhoua against Villanova All of the career-best numbers for Olivier Nkamhoua were reset Sunday in Tennessee’s 94-62 win over East Tennessee State at Thompson-Boling...

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nova faces Tennessee in early-season clash

Villanova and Tennessee are set to square off in a postseason game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Vols' Bailey praises Nkamhoua, Chandler Two of the most discussed names in preseason camp — freshman point guard Kennedy Chandler and junior forward Olivier Nkamhoua — have been tw...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tennessee basketball's Rick Barnes continuing to challenge Olivier Nkamhoua Olivier Nkamhoua had a career-high 23 points against ETSU on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Olivier Nkamhoua on Tennessee basketball's upcoming schedule Tennessee basketball is playing in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament featuring No. 4 Villanova, No. 7 Purdue and No. 20 North Carolina.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM