TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS NEWS

Josiah-Jordan James - Bounces back in Sunday's win James provided nine points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 20 minutes during Sunday's 94-62 win over East Tennessee State.

Impact After failing to be much of a factor in the season opener, James bounced back and posted a solid overall effort in his second straight start. The junior is currently averaging 5.5 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting just 21.4 percent overall from the field across the first two games this year.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Vescovi - Held in check Sunday Vescovi posted seven points (3-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and three steals across 24 minutes during Sunday's 94-62 win over East Tennessee State.

Impact Vescovi was held in check by the Pirates' defense, as the guard was held to just seven points after coming off a season-opening 20-point outing against UT Martin. The junior is currently posting 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 37.5 percent overall.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Fulkerson - 10 boards in return Fulkerson provided six points (2-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 22 minutes during Sunday's 94-62 victory over East Tennessee State.

Impact Fulkerson broke his thumb in late-October and missed the season opener as a result, but the sixth-year center was back in the starting five for Sunday's lopsided victory. The Vols only needed limited run from Fulkerson in this one, but that's likely to change Saturday when they're projected as slight underdogs against a tough Villanova team on a neutral court.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Aidoo - Back in action Aidoo (illness) ended Sunday's 94-62 win over East Tennessee State with no counting stats across two minutes.

Impact Aidoo missed the first game of the season while out with a non-COVID related illness, and while he took the court Sunday, it was in a very minor role. As long as John Fulkerson is healthy, there likely won't be many minutes to go around for the freshman forward.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee basketball's John Fulkerson on making his season debut vs. ETSU John Fulkerson had six points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes against Tennessee basketball vs. ETSU.

NOVEMBER 14, 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

Tennessee basketball: Rick Barnes on Kennedy Chandler's shooting ability Kennedy Chandler is 6-for-7 on 3-point attempts through two games for Tennessee basketball.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

ETSU coach Desmond Oliver reflects on coaching at Tennessee Desmond Oliver was an assistant coach on Rick Barnes' staff for six seasons before he was hired at ETSU.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Rick Barnes on Tennessee basketball's improvements vs. ETSU Tennessee basketball beat ETSU 94-62 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Victor Bailey Jr. on Tennessee basketball's defense vs. ETSU Tennessee basketball had 14 steals against ETSU on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

What Rick Barnes said about B.J. Edwards signing with Tennessee basketball B.J. Edwards is the No. 104 prospect in the 247Sports Composite. He is a guard from Knoxville Catholic.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

How Tennessee's Olivier Nkamhoua got the green light to shoot 3-pointers Olivier Nkamhoua is 3-for-5 shooting 3-pointers through Tennessee basketball's five two games. He had five attempts in his first two seasons...

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

No. 18 Tennessee rolls over East Tennessee St 94-62

Olivier Nkamhoua scored a career-high 23 points and Kennedy Chandler added 16 as No. 18 Tennessee beat East Tennessee State 94-62

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tennessee basketball vs. ETSU: Live updates, score ETSU coach Desmond Oliver was an assistant on Rick Barnes' staff for six seasons from 2015-21.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

John Fulkerson - Returns to starting lineup Fulkerson is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against East Tennessee State.

Impact Fulkerson will enter the starting five for his season debut after sitting out the opener due to a broken thumb he suffered in October. The Tennessee native is the heart and soul of this team and will certainly be a positive impact on the floor for the Volunteers.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Fulkerson - Going through warmups Fulkerson (thumb) is dressed and going through warmups ahead of Sunday's game against East Tennessee State, Grant Ramey of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Fulkerson was probable coming into Sunday after missing the opener due to a broken thumb he suffered during the preseason. The 6-9 senior has been increasing his contact during practice throughout the week and figures to make his return to the lineup. Fulkerson has started 55 games over the last two seasons, averaging 11.6 points and 5.7 rebounds over 28.2 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 18 Tennessee meets ETSU

No. 18 Tennessee hosts East Tennessee State in an early season matchup

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vols want to 'spray' offensive rebounds for more 3-point attempts It’s not enough for Rick Barnes that his Tennessee basketball team is launching from the 3-point line anytime a player feels like he has an...

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

WATCH: Barnes talks Vols' Sunday game against ETSU Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes had plenty to say heading into his 18th-ranked Vols' Sunday visit from East Tennessee State at Thomps...

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Vescovi enjoying freedom from (some) ball-handling duties One game against a low-major opponent isn't a true litmus test, but Tennessee junior Santiago Vescovi sure looked comfortable while playing...

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Vols set to host 2023 power forward on official visit Tennessee basketball is set to host a 2023 prospect on an official visit this weekend, with 247Sports Composite four-star power forward Cade...

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

John Fulkerson probable to return for Tennessee basketball vs. ETSU John Fulkerson has been sidelined with a broken left thumb since mid-October. He has been limited in practice in recent weeks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Watch: All of Tennessee's record-breaking 17 made threes against UT Martin Sometimes the good, open shot is the one that needs to be taken. The search for a better, more open shot can end in trouble. “I don’t exactl...

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Knoxville News Sentinel No. 12 Tennessee women's basketball started off the season with a 59-49 win over Southern Illinois Wednesday, but it was close to being an upset.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM