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2nd in SEC
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Turner is a huge part of Vols' program (1:23)
Vols still working on how to 'put it all together' (0:50)
Barnes: 'I love this place' (1:09)
Ex-Vols forward DJ Burns heading to Winthrop
Former Tennessee forward DJ Burns is returning to his hometown to play for Winthrop.
Williams' amazing journey continues in NBA (4:17)
Schofield excited for NBA Draft (3:54)
NBA draft profile: Grant Williams (0:34)
Ex-Oregon guard Bailey Jr. transfers to Tennessee
Guard Victor Bailey Jr., who averaged 7.4 points per game for Oregon last season, has transferred to Tennessee and will play for the Volunteers in the 2020-21 season. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
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Vols-Huskies to highlight Naismith tripleheader
Toronto will host a college basketball tripleheader featuring three teams that reached the NCAA Tournament this past season.
7-footer Plavsic transfers to Vols, seeks waiver
Center Uros Plavsic, who redshirted with Arizona State last season, has transferred to Tennessee and will seek an NCAA waiver that would enable him to play next season.
Nebraska adds former Vols forward Walker
Former Tennessee forward Derrick Walker is transferring to Nebraska, where he will sit out the 2019-20 season.
UNC a big mover in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
North Carolina secured the services of Cole Anthony, and makes a big move up the college basketball preseason rankings for 2019-20.
Barnes: If UCLA paid buyout, would have left
Rick Barnes said Tuesday that his $5 million buyout at Tennessee was the hurdle in taking the UCLA job.
Barnes confident Vols can reach another level
Rick Barnes said his interest in UCLA had nothing to do with Tennessee and was all about the intrigue of leading the Bruins back to the glory they reached under the great John Wooden.
Vols' Williams enters draft to 'test the waters'
Tennessee forward Grant Williams says he is entering the NBA draft to "test the waters," but the consensus All-America selection hasn't ruled out the possibility of returning for his senior season.
Loaded Michigan State leads Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The Spartans have nearly everyone back from their Final Four team and project as next season's team to beat.
Barnes stays at Tennessee after UCLA push
Coach Rick Barnes will remain at Tennessee despite a hard push by UCLA.
Sources: Barnes deciding between UCLA, Vols
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes is trying to decide between staying with the Vols or accepting the UCLA job, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Tennessee's Barnes courted by UCLA
Tennessee's Rick Barnes is the latest to emerge as a candidate for the vacant UCLA job, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. Barnes has been with the Volunteers since 2015. News of Barnes' candidacy was first reported by 247Sports.
Vols' Barnes named Naismith Coach of Year
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes was named the Naismith Coach of the Year on Sunday, edging out Texas Tech's Chris Beard, Virginia's Tony Bennett and Houston's Kelvin Sampson for the honor.
Duke duo, Morant among Wooden Award finalists
Duke teammates RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson are among the 10 players named to the John R. Wooden Award All-American team. Ja Morant of Murray State and Tennessee's Grant Williams were also invited to the award presentation in Los Angeles.
Volunteers' Bone says he's entering NBA draft
Tennessee guard Jordan Bone, who averaged 13.5 points and 5.8 assists while earning all second-team SEC honors, can withdraw from NBA draft consideration by May 29.
2018-19 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 16-2 | - | 28-7 |
| Tennessee | 15-3 | 1 | 31-6 |
| Kentucky | 15-3 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Auburn | 11-7 | 5 | 30-10 |
| South Carolina | 11-7 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Mississippi State | 10-8 | 6 | 23-11 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Florida | 9-9 | 7 | 20-16 |
| Arkansas | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Texas A&M | 6-12 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Missouri | 5-13 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Georgia | 2-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-18 | 16 | 9-23 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game82.526th
Rebounds Per Game37.793rd
Assists Per Game18.110th
Points Allowed69.3122nd
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Johnson | SF | Committed | 88 |
| Corey Walker | PF | Committed | 86 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 19-21 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |