JANUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
7TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS 7-0 · 4TH IN SEC
7-0 · 4TH IN SEC
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WATCH: Rick Barnes Talks Big Win Over Mississippi State Head coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media after Tennessee’s big win over Mississippi State.
WATCH: Rick Barnes Talks Big Win Over Mississippi State Head coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media after Tennessee’s big win over Mississippi State.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
In a wide-open college basketball field, who will rise to No. 1?
After Purdue and UConn endured recent upsets, Andy Katz and John Fanta break down who can win it all in a wide-open field.JANUARY 4, 2023
What Josiah-Jordan James and Zakai Zeigler said about Mississippi State win What Josiah-Jordan James and Zakai Zeigler said about Mississippi State win.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Zakai Zeigler on his career night for Tennessee basketball vs. Mississippi State Zakai Zeigler had his first career double-double in Tennessee basketball's 87-53 win against Mississippi State
JANUARY 4, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM
Zakai Zeigler not surprised by Tobe Awaka impact for Tennessee basketball Tobe Awaka has played a more prominent role for Tennessee basketball in the past month.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM
Zakai Zeigler as good as ever in win over Mississippi State Zakai Zeigler as good as ever in win over Mississippi State.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Return to action gives Josiah-Jordan James chills Return to action gives Josiah-Jordan James chills.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
For most Tennessee fans, 2022 was amazing. Let's hold on to that. | Mike Strange Beat Alabama? Check. Ranked No. 1? Check. Soaring in multiple sports? Check.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM
Julian Phillips - Logs 11 points in win Phillips contributed 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 87-53 victory over Mississippi State.
Impact The freshman seemed to have broken his slump, scoring back in the double-digits after having a four game cold streak. Now averaging 10.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game through the first fourteen games of the season. Expect the forward to continue to impress as he has been a top scoring option for the Volunteers.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tobe Awaka - Solid performance in win Awaka chipped in nine points (4-5 FG, 1-1 FT) and six rebounds in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 87-53 win over Mississippi State.
Impact The freshman had a career-high in Tuesday's win, as he scored nine points off the bench and also shot 80 percent from the field. The forward has seen an increase in minutes played averaging 12.6 minutes in his last five contests compared to the 5.1 minutes he averaged through the first seven games of the year. Expect higher production if his minutes keep increasing, but for now Awaka still plays a bench role for the Volunteers.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
PrepXtra: Alcoa hosts Bearden basketball 2022 in pictures PrepXtra: The Alcoa High School Tornadoes host the Bearden Bulldogs in basketball Jan. 3, 2023.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM
Josiah-Jordan James on his return for Tennessee basketball Josiah-Jordan James had eight points and four assists in 17 minutes for Tennessee basketball vs.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM
Takeaways from Tennessee's win over Mississippi State Takeaways from Tennessee's win over Mississippi State.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
What Rick Barnes said about Vols' win over Mississippi State What Rick Barnes said about Vols' win over Mississippi State.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Photos: Tennessee basketball vs. Mississippi State Tennessee hosts Mississippi State on Tuesday, January 3, 2023
JANUARY 4, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM
Josiah-Jordan James returns for Tennessee basketball vs. Mississippi State Josiah-Jordan James has not played for Tennessee basketball since Dec. 7 against Eastern Kentucky.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM
Tennessee basketball score vs. Mississippi State: Live updates for Vols-Bulldogs Tennessee basketball hosts Mississippi State on Tuesday after winning its SEC opener against Ole Miss.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM
Zakai Zeigler - Records double-double Zeigler logged 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 10 assists, four rebounds and three steals across 24 minutes during Tennessee's 87-53 win Tuesday versus Mississippi State.
Impact Zeigler has his first double-double. Despite him being part of Tennessee's backup unit, fantasy managers should not be surprised if he is valued more now than during 2022. Zeigler has the ability to frequently log at least 10 points across single games. Tennessee's starting backcourt currently includes Tyreke Key and Santiago Vescovi, graduating seniors who are not passers much better than their younger teammate.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josiah-Jordan James - Returns to lineup Tuesday James (knee) added eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four assists and one steal during Tuesday's win over Mississippi State.
Impact This was the senior's first game since Dec. 7, as James missed the past four matchups with a knee injury. James instantly made an impact offensively, drilling two threes in 17 minutes off the bench.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josiah-Jordan James - Warming up Tuesday James (knee) is participating in warmups ahead of Tuesday's game versus Mississippi State, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Impact James has missed the last four games due to a knee injury, but Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said his knee is "doing better". If the senior guard can't play Tuesday, his next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with South Carolina.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josiah-Jordan James - Knee improving Tennessee's head coach Rick Barnes said James (knee) is "doing better," according to 247Sports.com.
Impact Fortunately for James, his availability is questionable more than doubtful before the Tennessee Volunteers host Mississippi State on Tuesday.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Freddie Dilione explains decision to enroll at Tennessee early Freddie Dilione explains decision to enroll at Tennessee early.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
What Jahmai Mashack said about defensive growth, Mississippi State What Jahmai Mashack said about playing defense, Mississippi State.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Purdue tightens grip on No. 1 in men's basketball AP Top 25
Purdue solidified its No. 1 ranking in The AP Top 25, while No. 23 Charleston moved into the rankings for the first time in 20 years.JANUARY 2, 2023
