DECEMBER 14, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
7TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS 6-0 · 2ND IN SEC
6-0 · 2ND IN SEC
Next Game vs Tennessee-Martin · Wed 9:00PM
Everything Rick Barnes said during Monday's press conference Everything head coach Rick Barnes said during his press conference Monday afternoon, ahead of No. 10 Tennessee (2-0) hosting Appalachian Sta...
Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25; Missouri, Clemson in Gonzaga and Baylor sit atop an unchanged top tier of The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, while West Virginia and Tennessee h...
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25; Missouri, Clemson in Gonzaga and Baylor sit atop an unchanged top tier of The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, while West Virginia and Tennessee h...
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
VFL Admiral Schofield makes debut with Oklahoma City Former University of Tennessee basketball player Admiral Schofield debuted with his new team Saturday in an NBA preseason game. Schofield ha...
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Bounces back in win Pons had eight points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and two blocks during Saturday's win over Cincinnati.
Impact After a dismal offensive performance in the season opener, Pons bounced back somewhat in this one and recorded a fine outing offensively. Pons is currently averaging 5.0 points and 7.0 rebounds over the Volunteers' first two games this season.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies eight points James posted eight points (1-5 FG, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals during Saturday's win against Cincinnati.
Impact This was the second straight contest in which James recored eight points, as the guard also contributed superbly elsewhere in 21 minutes of action Saturday. In 27 appearances with Tennessee last year, James averaged 7.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 37 percent overall from the field.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Adds seven points in win Vescovi tallied seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block during Saturday's victory over Cincinnati.
Impact The sophomore struggled from deep in this one but still nonetheless finished with a fine overall outing in 28 minutes of action. Vescovi will look to continue to build upon his solid freshman campaign with Tennessee when he averaged 10.7 points, 3.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds over the last 19 games last year.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Drops seven in second start Bailey tallied seven points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and one rebound during Saturday's win over Tennessee.
Impact The junior garnered his second straight start to open the season and responded with his second outing with at least seven points. Over the first two games in 2020, Bailey is averaging 7.5 points and 2.0 rebounds while shooting 38 percent overall from the field. Bailey recorded 7.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 37 games played with the Oregon Ducks in 2018-19.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team in win Fulkerson added 15 points (4-11 FG, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist in Saturday's win over Cincinnati.
Impact Despite struggling overall from the field, Fulkerson was the only Volunteer starter to reach double figures, as Tennessee figures to have a balanced scoring attack this year. Fulkerson also tied a career-high with 12 rebounds to complete his first double-double this season.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kennedy Chandler putting up big numbers to start senior season Kennedy Chandler wasted no time fitting in with his new team. Through four games at Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas, the five-star Tenne...
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Rick Barnes recaps Tennessee's win against Cincinnati Tennessee’s men’s basketball team returned to action Saturday for its second game of the 2020-21 season. The Vols (2-0) defeated Cincinnati,...
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Josh Richardson scores nine points for Mavericks Former University of Tennessee basketball player Josh Richardson debuted for his new team in an NBA preseason game Saturday night. Richardso...
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Fulkerson 15 points, 12 boards as No. 12 Vols top Cincinnati KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Fulkerson had 15 points and 12 rebounds, helping No. 12 Tennessee pull away late in the second half to beat Cin...
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Fulkerson 15 points, 12 boards as No. 12 Vols top Cincinnati John Fulkerson had 15 points and 12 rebounds, helping No. 12 Tennessee pull away late in the second half to beat Cincinnati 65-56 Saturday.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Fulkerson 15 points, 12 boards as No. 12 Vols top Cincinnati John Fulkerson had 15 points and 12 rebounds, helping No. 12 Tennessee pull away late in the second half to beat...
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Fulkerson 15 points, 12 boards as No. 12 Vols top Cincinnati John Fulkerson had 15 points and 12 rebounds, helping No. 12 Tennessee pull away late in the second half to beat Cincinnati 65-56
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Fulkerson 15 points, 12 boards as No. 12 Vols top Cincinnati
John Fulkerson had 15 points and 12 rebounds, helping No. 12 Tennessee pull away late in the second half to beat Cincinnati 65-56DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VFL Jordan Bone makes debut for Magic The National Basketball Association opened its preseason schedule Friday and a former University of Tennessee player made his debut for a ne...
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Game day odds: Tennessee-Cincinnati per BetMGM Tennessee (1-0) continues its 2020-21 men’s basketball season Saturday at 12:30 p.m. EST. The Vols will play Cincinnati at Thompson-Boling A...
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Candace Parker appears at DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation charity event Former University of Tennessee women’s basketball star Candace Parker assisted the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. The foundation provides...
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Barnes responds to Coach K's comments: 'Players want to play' The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t been easy on Tennessee basketball. The Vols paused team activities a little more than two weeks ago and canc...
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
SEC announces new television deal The Southeastern Conference called a press conference with commissioner Greg Sankey Thursday. The press conference was self-described as “a...
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
John Fulkerson dealt with 'a little back pain' against Colorado John Fulkerson picked up his first foul a little less than 10 minutes into No. 12 Tennessee’s game against Colorado Tuesday night at Thompso...
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Santiago Vescovi discusses Tennessee's win against Colorado Tennessee defeated Colorado, 56-47, to open its 2020-21 men’s basketball season. Sophomore guard Santiago Vescovi finished the contest with...
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
How Victor Bailey 'set a really good tone' in debut with Vols Months ago it was Josiah-Jordan James that labeled Victor Bailey as the best kept secret in college basketball. Throughout the offseason his...
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
