Knecht, defense lead No. 9 Tennessee over Tennessee Tech 80-42
Dalton Knecht scored 17 points and No. 9 Tennessee’s defense was in midseason form as the Volunteers opened the season by beating Tennessee Tech 80-42NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jahmai Mashack - Part of starting lineup Monday Mashack was added to the Volunteers' starting lineup for their game Monday against Tennessee Tech.
Impact Mashack will replace Zakai Zeigler (knee), who is healthy enough to play but only recently such status. The former averaged 7.8 points and 2.0 steals across his 13 games started during Tennessee's 2022-23 season.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zakai Zeigler - Expected to go in opener Zeigler (knee) is expected to play in Monday's game against Tennessee Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Zeigler suffered a torn ACL at the end of the regular season last year. It was unclear whether or not he would miss any time to start the 2023-24 campaign. He did not play in the exhibition game, but will give it a go in the regular season opener. Expect the Vols to be very careful with their star point guard. It wouldn't be surprising to see him come off the bench and be on a minutes restriction.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
What Vols assistant Justin Gainey said about Tennessee basketball coming out of preseason Tennessee basketball associate head coach Justin Gainey met with the media on Thursday to discuss the state of the Vols.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Trio of Vols earn All-SEC honors from league's coaches Three Tennessee basketball players — Zakai Ziegler, Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James — earned All-SEC honors from the league's coach...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
What JP Estrella and Tobe Awaka said after Vols' exhibition win over Lenoir-Rhyne Vols forwards JP Estrella and Tobe Awaka discuss Tennessee basketball's exhibition win over Lenoir-Rhyne.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Full-Court Press: No. 9 Vols roll in final preseason tuneup The ninth-ranked Tennessee basketball team wrapped up its preseason exhibition schedule with a 90-48 win over Lenoir-Rhyne at Food City Cent...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Zakai Zeigler - Out again Tuesday Zeigler (knee) is out for Tuesday's scrimmage against Lenoir-Rhyne, Karthik Venkataraman of WBIRSports reports.
Impact Zeigler's next opportunity to take the court is Tennessee's regular-season opener against Tennessee Tech on Nov. 6. He has been inactive throughout preseason scrimmages as he continues ramping up from a torn ACL suffered in February.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How to watch, listen, stream Tennessee basketball's exhibition vs. Lenoir-Rhyne How to watch, stream or listen Tennessee basketball's exhibition against Lenoir-Rhyne.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
What Jordan Gainey and Dalton Knecht said after Vols' win at Michigan State Jordan Gainey and Dalton Knecht discuss Tennessee basketball's exhibition win over Michigan State.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Why Tom Izzo believes Tennessee basketball is a Final Four team Tom Izzo didn't hesitate to label Tennessee basketball a Final Four team on Sunday evening following its exhibition win over Michigan State.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
No. 9 Tennessee counting on newcomers in tip-off game Tennessee’s Santiago Vescovi (35) laughs with Jonas Aidoo (0) during the Market Square Madness preseason fan event for Tennessee men’s and w...
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Jahmai Mashack - All-around producer Mashack had 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes in Sunday's 89-88 exhibition victory over Michigan State.
Impact Mashack and Jordan Gainey picked up spot starts with Zakai Zeigler (knee) and Santiago Vescovi (personal) both ruled out for the contest, mirroring last season's alignment when Zeigler went down with injury and Mashack ended up picking up 13 starts. In 11 starts to finish last season, Mashack ended up with averages of 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists across 25.5 minutes. He'll likely return to the bench when Zeigler is healthy enough to play, but his quality contributions here put the depth of the Volunteers on display.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Gainey - Scores 20 in spot start Gainey had 20 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six assists, three rebounds and two steals across 34 minutes in Sunday's 89-88 exhibition victory over Michigan State.
Impact Gainey got the opportunity to start with both Zakai Zeigler (knee) and Santiago Vescovi (personal) sidelined for the contest. While he likely heads back to the bench when the Vols are at full strength, Gainey's play here was a testament to the team's depth. It wasn't all positive, however, as Gainey matched his assist total with six of the team's 20 turnovers, in addition to committing four personal fouls. Still, the makings of a valuable sixth man are here.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dalton Knecht - Lights it up in exhibition Knecht had a game-high 28 points (8-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 9-11 FT) to go along with seven rebounds and four assists across 34 minutes in Sunday's 89-88 exhibition victory over Michigan S...
Impact The Vols were missing two backcourt starters in this contest, but Knecht more than picked up the slack from a scoring perspective. After getting early-season praise as the team's best offensive player, Knecht -- who averaged 20.2 ppg with Northern Colorado a season ago -- already appears to be living up to it. He'll inevitably see a bit less shot volume when Zakai Zeigler (knee) and Santiago Vescovi (personal) return, but the makings of a valuable fantasy asset are still here.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Full-Court Press: Reaction to No. 9 Vols' exhibition win at No. 4 Michigan State Despite the absence of two All-SEC senior guard, ninth-ranked Tennessee basketball sent a loud statement — albeit a loud exhibition statemen...
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
How to watch Tennessee basketball's exhibition at Michigan State How to watch or stream Tennessee basketball's exhibition against Michigan State.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Vols excited to learn about themselves in stout exhibition against Michigan State Rick Barnes and the rest of the Vols are excited to learn where Tennessee basketball is at in its exhibition against Michigan State on Sunda...
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Zakai Zeigler - Out for exhibition game Zeigler (knee) is out for Tennessee's exhibition game Sunday at Michigan State, according to Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Impact Currently, the Tennessee Volunteers' next game is an exhibition matchup scheduled Tuesday against Lenoir-Rhyne. They could have Zeigler available then. Fortunately for him, he is participating in full-court activities now. Ziegler has two days to fully recover before the exhibition game.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Basketball Opponent Previews: Georgia Mike White looks to right the ship in his second year in Athens. How do they match up against the Tennessee Volunteers?
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Santiago Vescovi To Miss Exhibition Game The Tennessee Volunteers will be without Santiago Vescovi in a warm-up game against Michigan State.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
PHOTOS: Vols hoops Wednesday practice, Part Two The Tennessee basketball team continued preseason work with a Wednesday afternoon practice at Food City Center. Come check out some of the a...
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
PHOTOS: Vols hoops Wednesday practice The Tennessee basketball team continued preseason work with a Wednesday afternoon practice at Food City Center. Come check out some of the a...
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Everything Rick Barnes said about Tennessee basketball's exhibition against Michigan State Rick Barnes met with the media on Wednesday to preview Tennessee basketball's exhibition against Michigan State.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
