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Elite IOL Darius Gray has a major updated about his recrutiment, as he drops an important clue about where he might be headed for college.
UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava Learns Tough Truth After Making Big Promise to DeShaun Foster
Former Tennesse QB Nico Iamaleava learns tough reality at UCLA as he makes big promise for his new head coach DeShaun Foster
Josh Heupel Finally Gives Up as 4-Star Target’s Position Uncertainty Sparks SEC, ACC Tug-of-War
It is a battle of positions for this 4 star player. But Josh Heupel has an interesting strategy to turn this recruit into a Volunteer.
4-Star Recruit Forces SEC Head Coach to Change Stance as Recruitment Battle Intensifies
Josh Heupel backs off as a in-state 4-star recruit’s unclear position sparks intense SEC vs. ACC recruiting battle.
Nico Iamaleava Reveals DeShaun Foster’s True Character After Coming Clean on Tennessee Rift
Nico Iamaleava opens up about his Tennessee exit and shares what truly drew him to play under DeShaun Foster at UCLA.
Nico Iamaleava Breaks Silence on Josh Heupel Betrayal as DeShaun Foster Rattles Tennessee Nation
Nico Iamaleava addresses Josh Heupel’s betrayal claims, while DeShaun Foster’s comments send shockwaves through Tennessee football fans.
Boo Carter’s Mother’s Favorite Team Might Be His Next Destination If Nico Iamaleava Saga Repeats
Boo Carter’s offseason behavior has fans talking, especially with his mother’s known preferences possibly hinting at future moves.
Tennessee Football Stars Make 5-Figure NIL Donation to Support Local Cause
Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Volunteers hit the headlines as two of their players made a heartfelt move by making a 5-figure NIL donation.
Urban Meyer Adds More Spice to Nico Iamaleava’s Tennessee Drama After Kirk Herbstreit Revelation
Urban Meyer fuels the mystery around Nico Iamaleava’s Tennessee exit as Kirk Herbstreit hints at deeper issues behind the move.
5-Star Darius Gray Frontrunner Confirmed as SEC Powers Intensify Recruitment Battle
Darius Gray is the kind of recruit who makes coaches pick up the phone, boosters write bigger checks, and fanbases dare to dream.
Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Named Top CFP Sleeper Despite QB and O-Line Questions
Josh Heupel’s Vols earn College Football Playoff sleeper buzz despite uncertainty at quarterback and along the offensive line.
More Tensions for Josh Heupel as Nico Iamaleava Transfer Has Opened a Series of Problems for Tennessee
A national analyst sounds the alarm for Josh Heupel as Tennessee’s 2025 season outlook is clouded by skepticism over Nico Iamaleava's exit
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Nico Iamaleava Reminisces on Tennessee Days With Series of Posts after Josh Heupel Moved On at SEC Media Days
The exit of Nico Iamaleava may have shocked the CFB world, but the standout QB still carries his Tennessee days with him.
Josh Pate Refuses to Panic About One SEC Team Despite Their O-Line Woes
National analyst, Josh Pate seems to be very relaxed with this one SEC program that actually had their fans worried about their 'offense.'
Fresh Intel on 5-Star Savion Hiter Reveals New Threat to Michigan, Georgia & OSU
College football analyst comes with a surprising intel as 5-star running back recruit Savion Hiter’s recruiting battle heats up
Tennessee Loses Key In-State Target to South Carolina in 2026 Class
Tough times roll for the Tennessee Volunteers as Josh Heupel lost another 2026 commit, and this time to Shane Beamer’s South Carolina.
Every Tennessee Vol Makes Their Feelings Towards Nico Iamaleava Very Clear at SEC Media Days
Vols players react to Nico Iamaleava’s UCLA move at SEC Media Days, some supportive, some distant, but all honest.
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Joey Aguilar's QB1 dreams crosses a bumpy road as HC, Josh Heupel clears his stance about the Tennessee QB race as he drops a major SEC news.
Nico Iamaleava’s Father & Josh Heupel Involved in Feud as Kirk Herbstreit Hints Money Was Never a Factor
ESPN College GameDay host Kirk Herbstreit opens up about an unknown story about the Josh Heupel-Nico Iamaleava exit drama
4-Star 2026 OT Releases All-SEC Final 3 With South Carolina Still in the Mix
A 4-star OT is set to decide with three SEC schools in play, but one factor in South Carolina could make all the difference.
Brian Kelly’s LSU and Two SEC Rivals Make Final 5 for 2026 No. 1 IOL
Brian Kelly battles SEC foes as LSU leads the charge for 2026’s top interior lineman in a high-stakes recruitment.
About Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee Volunteers 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Scores, Injury Report
The Tennessee Volunteers compete in NCAA Men's Basketball as a part of the Southeastern Conference. Florida, LSU, and Kentucky are some notable teams from their conference. They were founded in 1908.
The university got its nickname from the State of Tennessee, which is called the Volunteer State, as they had helped out on multiple occasions during wars in the 1800s. They are also called the Vols.
Since their first logo was launched back in 1967, the Volunteers have had a simple orange-colored letter T as their logo. There was a 13-year period from 1983 to 1996 where the logo was changed to a man with a gun but it was reverted to the original in 1997.
History
| Founded | 1908 |
| Conference | Southeastern |
| Athletic Director | Phillip Fulmer |
| Head Coach | Rick Barnes |
| Arena | Thompson–Boling Arena |
| Championships (0) | - |
| Conference Tournament Titles (4) | 1936, 1941, 1943, 1979 |
| Conference Regular Season Titles (10) | 1936, 1941, 1943, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 2000, 2008, 2018 |
| Website | https://utsports.com/sports/mens-basketball |
Who is the coach of the Volunteers?
The current Volunteers' coach is Rick Barnes. He was appointed in 2015 after working as a head for almost three decades.
He was named as the Naismith College Coach of the Year Award in 2019 for leading the team to a record. Under Barnes, the Volunteers were ranked as the number one team in the AP Poll for only the second time.
Who is the Athletic Director of the Volunteers?
The current athletic director of the Volunteers is Phillip Fulmer. He joined the University in 1968 when he featured for their football team. Post his playing career, he joined as a coach and was eventually appointed as the AD in 2017.
Fulmer also holds the title of Vice-Chancellor of the university.
Achievements and Championships
With 1471 wins, the Tennessee Volunteers are the third-ranked team in all-time wins in the Southeastern Conference.
Their most successful season was in 2010 when they made the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time.
They enter the 2020-21 season ranked 12th in the AP Poll.
The Volunteers are yet to win an NCAA championship.
Greatest NBA Players
The Tennessee Volunteers have produced some greats in the NBA. Over the years, players like Allan Houston, Bernard King, and Dale Ellis have become stars in the NBA after coming through the ranks at Tennessee. King is an NBA Hall of Famer, who was also a two-time Player of the Year with the Volunteers,
Currently, five former Volunteers are playing in the NBA, Josh Richardson and Tobias Harris being the two most notable ones.
Mascot and Uniform
The team mascot for the Volunteers is called Smokey. The first mascot was a live dog, a Coonhound, named Smokey. After his passing, his son Smokey II was named as the mascot, and since then, there have been many over the years; Smokey X being the current mascot.
They also have a costumed version of the mascot who was first seen in 1980. He is accompanied by his younger brother, Junior Smokey.
The team colors for the Tennessee Volunteers are orange and white.
Current Roster
The Volunteers roster for the 2020-21 season has 17 players.
| Position | JerseyNumber | Name | Height | Weight |
| G | 0 | Davonte Gaines | 6-7 | 181 |
| F | 3 | Drew Pember | 6-10 | 190 |
| G | 5 | Josiah-Jordan James | 6-6 | 207 |
| F | 10 | John Fulkerson | 6-9 | 215 |
| G | 11 | Jaden Springer | 6-4 | 204 |
| G | 12 | Victor Bailey Jr. | 6-4 | 179 |
| F | 13 | Olivier Nkamhoua | 6-8 | 223 |
| F | 15 | Corey Walker Jr. | 6-8 | 219 |
| G | 21 | Kent Gilbert | 6-1 | 164 |
| G | 24 | Isaiah Sulack | 6-5 | 170 |
| G | 25 | Santiago Vescovi | 6-3 | 188 |
| F | 30 | Brock Jancek | 6-8 | 222 |
| F | 32 | Cole Morris | 6-9 | 192 |
| F | 33 | Uros Plavsic | 7-0 | 262 |
| G/F | 35 | Yves Pons | 6-6 | 215 |
| G | 45 | Keon Johnson | 6-5 | 186 |
| F | 55 | E.J. Anosike | 6-7 | 245 |
Schedule
The Tennessee Volunteers begin their 2020-21 season with a game against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks on December 9. They have a 24-game regular season that ends with a home game against the Georgia Bulldogs on March 3, 2021.
The full schedule is available on the college website.
How to contact Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball team?
Tennessee Volunteers on Twitter: @Vol_Hoops
Tennessee Volunteers on Instagram: @vol_hoops