Ex-Richmond G Fore transferring to Tennessee
The Tennessee Volunteers will receive the talents of Richmond graduate transfer guard Khwan Fore.
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vs 11 L-IL
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2018 Schedule
26-9, 1st in SEC
NBA draft departures shake up Way-Too-Early Top 25
The deadline for early entrants to declare for the NBA draft has passed, so it's time to re-evaluate the early top 25 for 2018-19. With so many players testing the waters yet not signing with an agent, it's more art than science.
Hoops royalty leads Way-Too-Early Top 25
Villanova reigns as national champion. How does the field stack up for next season? Here's your first look at the best of the best for next season.
Vols' Schofield enters draft, won't hire agent
Tennessee forward Admiral Schofield has decided to enter his name into the NBA draft without hiring an agent, which gives him the option to return for his senior season.
Tennessee, Memphis to renew hoops rivalry
Tennessee and Memphis have agreed to renew their basketball rivalry starting next season.
SEC men's basketball buzzing after big season (2:02)
Predicting next season's top-5 SEC teams (3:59)
Takeaways from SEC men's basketball (2:36)
Tennessee, former AD reach $2.5M settlement
Former Tennessee athletic director John Currie has reached a $2.5 million settlement with the school after being fired after eight months on the job and in the middle of a football coaching search.
Loyola makes No. 3 seed Tennessee its latest last-second conquest
Guided by Sister Jean, Loyola-Chicago continued its Cinderella run, shocking the Volunteers in the final seconds to move on to the Sweet 16.
Prayer answered again: Loyola tops Tennessee on late jumper
Another NCAA Tournament pray answered for Loyola-Chicago, and the Ramblers are set to bring Sister Jean to the Sweet 16.
Tennessee will return all its starters, but won't sneak up on teams next season
Tennessee won't fly under the radar as the Volunteers return a veteran group and should be near the top of the standings again.
Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer
Tennessee launched a furious rally late, but the Vols couldn't overcome Loyola-Chicago in the final minutes. This is a squad that just knocked off a co-SEC champion after defeating Miami on Thursday. If anyone thought this was a fluke, Loyola-Chicago proved they're here to stay with another great performance and poise down the stretch.
John Gasaway ESPN Insider
Loyola-Chicago's proving the win against Miami was no fluke. The Ramblers are giving SEC regular-season co-champion Tennessee everything it can handle, and then some. Heading into the game's final minutes, Loyola is holding on to its lead.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Best chance to win the South Region, per BPI: Cincinnati: 50% Tennessee: 19% Kentucky: 18% Kansas State: 6% Nevada: 3%
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Final Four chances in the South region have changed over the last few minutes...dramatically.
Everything you need to know about Saturday's second-round games
The first day of the second round begins with top seed Villanova taking on the electrifying Collin Sexton and Alabama, and it also will feature Cinderella hopeful Buffalo facing Kentucky.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
How Cincinnati's scare affected other teams' chances in the South region in the moment.
Paul Sabin ESPN Analytics
How does Arizona's loss impact the South region? According to BPI, not much. Kentucky is up 78% to reach the Sweet 16 as a result but each of the top 3 seed's chances to reach the final four from the South barely moved as BPI sees a decent gap between UVA/Cincinnati and the rest.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Villanova has a better chance of reaching the Elite 8 (71%) at the moment than Tennessee does of reaching the Sweet 16 (69%) even though the Volunteers have already won a game.
Tennessee wins NCAA opener, routs Wright State 73-47
Admiral Schofield had 15 points and 12 rebounds as Tennessee advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 73-47 win over Wright State with coach Rick Barnes back in familiar territory Thursday.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
BPI gives Tennessee a 25% shot to reach the Elite 8.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
With the first round of the NCAA tournament about to tip off, here's one more quick look at the 30 *best* teams in college basketball, according to BPI. All but two earned a berth.
Everything you need to know about Thursday's first-round games
From standout performers such as Trae Young and Deandre Ayton to potential Cinderellas such as Davidson and Loyola-Chicago, here's what you need to know about the 16 first-round games on Thursday.
Bracket projection: Can Tennessee prove strong year was no fluke?
ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi and his team of bracketologists examine the 2018 NCAA tournament outlook for the Tennessee Volunteers.
2017-18 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 13-5 | - | 26-8 |
| Tennessee | 13-5 | - | 26-9 |
| Florida | 11-7 | 2 | 21-13 |
| Kentucky | 10-8 | 3 | 26-11 |
| Arkansas | 10-8 | 3 | 23-12 |
| Missouri | 10-8 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Mississippi St | 9-9 | 4 | 25-12 |
| Texas A&M | 9-9 | 4 | 22-13 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 5 | 20-16 |
| LSU | 8-10 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| South Carolina | 7-11 | 6 | 17-16 |
| Vanderbilt | 6-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Ole Miss | 5-13 | 8 | 12-20 |
Top Performers 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game73.9Tied-168th
Rebounds Per Game36.1131st
Assists Per Game15.844th
Points Allowed65.424th
2018 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 13 | 16 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 19-21 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |