Hatvol has just posted his preseason basketball top 10 for the 2008-2009 season:

I don’t believe it comes as a huge surprise to anyone but the VolNation can breathe a bit easier as Tyler Smith has officially announced that he will return to Tennessee for his junior season.

Former Vols Chris Lofton and JaJuan Smith played in the opening round of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament on Thursday.

I know, it’s football season but I thought the basketball team heading off to Europe was news worthy. Here are coach Pearl’s comments before heading out.

Those of you who are like me, hate the time after basketball season between Spring football practice and Fall football practice when there isn’t much going on besides baseball. Well, we are in luck.

Is anyone really surprised to hear this?

Recently the Tennessee and Iowa athletic departments sat down for a friendly game of go fish. We found this transcript highlighting the final minutes of the match:

On Tuesday, the Tennessee Athletic Department held the first annual VOLSCARS at the Knoxville Convention Center. The awards, modeled after the ESPYs, were to honor the individual and team accomplishments of both the women’s and men’s athletic departments.

SEC Player Of The Year Chris Lofton is headed to the NBA’s pre-draft camp this summer to determine his worth in the pro basketball market.

Congratulations to Chris Lofton for being named as a second team AP All-American.