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USA Today
4 days ago
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2025-26 Tennessee men's basketball nonconference schedule
The 2025-26 men's basketball campaign will mark the 11th season for Tennessee under head coach Rick Barnes. He has compiled a 232–109 (111–66 SEC) record since 2015. Barnes guided the Vols to back-to-back NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearances from 2024-25. Tennessee will open its 2025-26 basketball season on Nov. 3 versus Mercer at Food City Center. "Each year, we work to create a nonconference schedule that best sets our team up for success and prepares us for SEC competition,' Barnes said. 'We feel we have once again done just that. In addition to four tough games we'll get on planes for, we look forward to playing nine here in the Volunteer state, including eight on our home court, in front of our incredible fans.' Tennessee released its 2025-26 nonconference basketball schedule and is listed below. 2025-26 Tennessee men's basketball nonconference schedule Nov. 3 – Mercer Nov. 9 – Northern Kentucky Nov. 12 – North Florida Nov. 17 – Rice Nov. 20 – Tennessee State Nov. 24 – vs. Rutgers (Players Era Men's Championship – Las Vegas, Nevada) Nov. 25 – vs. Houston (Players Era Men's Championship – Las Vegas, Nevada) Nov. 26-27 – vs. TBD (Players Era Men's Championship – Las Vegas, Nevada) Dec. 2 – at Syracuse (ACC/SEC Challenge) Dec. 6 – vs. Illinois (Nashville, Tennessee) Dec. 16 – Louisville Dec. 21 – Gardner-Webb Dec. 30 – South Carolina State Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
23-06-2025
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- USA Today
Spurs projected to select Chaz Lanier in 2025 NBA draft
The 2025 NBA draft will be held Wednesday-Thursday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, home of the Nets. The draft will be televised at 8 p.m. EDT by ESPN with the first round taking place Wednesday and the second round slated for Thursday. The first round will also be televised by ABC. Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier is projected as a second round pick. ESPN projects the former Vol to be selected No. 38 overall by the San Antonio. He played for the Vols during the 2024-25 season under head coach Rick Barnes, after transferring from North Florida. Lanier holds Tennessee's program record for three-point field goals made during a single season (123). He eclipsed Chris Lofton's record of 118 set during the 2007-08 season. He averaged 18.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game for Tennessee, helping the Vols reach the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the third time in school history. Lanier was a Second-Team All-SEC selection and was named SEC Newcomer and the Year. He was also a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award and earned Third-Team All-America honors from NABC and The Sporting News. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
10-05-2025
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- USA Today
Lady Vols advance to Elite Eight for second consecutive year
Lady Vols advance to Elite Eight for second consecutive year No. 10 seed Tennessee (20-7) advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA women's tennis tournament for a second consecutive season. The Lady Vols defeated No. 7 seed Virginia (22-6), 4-0, Friday at Boar's Head Tennis Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Lady Vols have advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight four times in program history. "Virginia is a great team, but I loved that we were able to come out here knowing what we are capable of," Tennessee head coach Alison Ojeda said. "For us to get the doubles point and have the fan support that we had was huge. In singles, you saw all six courts play really solid tennis. I am looking forward to going back and watching film. Could not be more excited about the team and where we're at." Tennessee will next face No. 2 seed Texas A&M in the Elite Eight. A time and dated have not been announced for the match between SEC teams. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Angel Reese credits Kim Mulkey for WNBA success following time with LSU women's basketball
In her return to the PMAC for a WNBA preseason game, Angel Reese reflected on her time with LSU women's basketball and how the program set her up for a professional career. In two years playing for head coach Kim Mulkey, the All-American forward grew as a player thanks to the tough love and credits it for her success with the Chicago Sky. Advertisement "She prepared me for the WNBA," Reese said of Mulkey. "She's going to tell you what it is and keep it real with you. In the moment, I hated it, but when I left, I was really thankful for that." After helping LSU win its first national championship and another NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearance, Reese declared for the WNBA and was drafted No. 7 overall by the Sky. She subsequently turned in one of the best rookie performances on record. In her first professional season, Reese led the WNBA with 13.1 rebounds per game to go along with her per-game average of 13.6 points. Alongside former LSU teammate and Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith, Reese will look to lead her team to the postseason. The team finished tenth in the league last year. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Angel Reese reflects on Kim Mulkey's impact on her WNBA career
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Angel Reese credits Kim Mulkey for WNBA success following time with LSU women's basketball
Angel Reese credits Kim Mulkey for WNBA success following time with LSU women's basketball In her return to the PMAC for a WNBA preseason game, Angel Reese reflected on her time with LSU women's basketball and how the program set her up for a professional career. In two years playing for head coach Kim Mulkey, the All-American forward grew as a player thanks to the tough love and credits it for her success with the Chicago Sky. "She prepared me for the WNBA," Reese said of Mulkey. "She's going to tell you what it is and keep it real with you. In the moment, I hated it, but when I left, I was really thankful for that." After helping LSU win its first national championship and another NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearance, Reese declared for the WNBA and was drafted No. 7 overall by the Sky. She subsequently turned in one of the best rookie performances on record. In her first professional season, Reese led the WNBA with 13.1 rebounds per game to go along with her per-game average of 13.6 points. Alongside former LSU teammate and Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith, Reese will look to lead her team to the postseason. The team finished tenth in the league last year.
