Category: Basketball

  • Robert Hubbs announces he’ll stay at UT

    Robert Hubbs announces he’ll stay at UT

    Tennessee basketball team got some welcome news Thursday when Robert Hubbs announced he would return to the University of Tennessee and continue his collegiate basketball career with the Vols. I started out at Tennessee and im staying at the University of Tennessee.. #VFL #GBO — 3timezz (@datkiddRobert) May 9, 2014 Many thought Hubbs would follow…

  • Thompson, Davis ask for their releases from UT

    Thompson, Davis ask for their releases from UT

    Newly-minted basketball coach Donnie Tyndall certainly has his work cut out for him next season. Rising sophomores Darius Thompson and AJ Davis officially asked for their releases from UT on Monday. Fellow sophomore Robert Hubbs released this statement regarding his intentions, via KNS beat writer Ben Frederickson’s twitter: Robert Hubbs: “As of right now I’m…

  • Vol comeback falls short, UM advances

    Vol comeback falls short, UM advances

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Tennessee’s sweet sixteen run came to a bitter end Friday night with a 71-73 loss to the Michigan Wolverines. Though it won its last two contests against UMASS and Mercer by…

  • Poor second half costs Vols; Gators win 56-49

    Poor second half costs Vols; Gators win 56-49

    Despite holding a seven-point lead at halftime, Tennessee fell to the No. 1 ranked Florida Gators 56-49 in the semi-final round of the SEC tournament Saturday afternoon. Tennessee entered the game playing its best basketball of the season. The Vols had won five straight games by an average of 23 points and never trailed, at…

  • UT unveils Smokey Gray uniforms for men’s basketball

    UT unveils Smokey Gray uniforms for men’s basketball

    Tennessee unveiled Smokey Gray uniforms for the men’s basketball team on Tuesday, as part of the adidas “Made in March,” uniform collection.  Tennessee will wear the uniforms starting with the SEC tournament coming up on March 12. Smokey Gray uniforms [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px”…

  • Vols trounce Tigers, 82-54

    Vols trounce Tigers, 82-54

    After beating Vandy by 38 points just a few days ago, the Tennessee Volunteers nearly eclipsed the 30-point margin of victory again beating Auburn 82-54 in front of a tame Tiger crowd Wednesday night. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left”…

  • Vols to retire Dale Ellis’ number

    Vols to retire Dale Ellis’ number

    Dale Ellis, former Tennessee basketball star and 19-year NBA veteran, will have his No. 14 jersey retired tomorrow against Vanderbilt. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] The Marietta, Ga., native is sixth on Tennessee’s all-time scoring list…

  • Vols hold off Miss. State, 75-68

    Vols hold off Miss. State, 75-68

    Jordan McRae posted his second career double-double as the Tennessee Vols (17-11, 8-7,) defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs (13-15, 3-12) 75-68 in Starkville on Wednesday evening. McRae collected 10 rebounds to go with his 29 points that led all scorers. Jarnell Stokes added 14 and nine boards while Jeronne Maymon contributed a double-double with 10…

  • Vols Rule, Dawgs Drool: 67-48

    Vols Rule, Dawgs Drool: 67-48

    Big man Jarnell Stokes recorded his 15th double-double of the season — notching 20 points and 11 rebounds — as the Tennessee Volunteers (16-10, 7-6) defeated the Georgia Bulldogs (14-11, 8-5) by a 67-48 tally Wednesday evening at Thompson-Boling Arena. Stokes was active down low and decisive with his post moves. He was aggressive on…

  • The Daily Dribble: Vanderbilt

    The Daily Dribble: Vanderbilt

    Despite having just seven active scholarship players on its basketball team, the Vanderbilt Commodores (13-8, 5-4) beat the Tennessee Vols (14-8, 5-4) 64-60. Rod Odom scored a career-high 26 points that included four 3-pointers, and Kyle Fuller added 12 point and 10 assists for the Commodores. Odom and Fuller both played 38 minutes while guard…