Armored Athlete puts on finishing touches with pair of sweet dunks (0:36)
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
18-9, 4th in SEC
- 11/25CANC
- 12/4CANC
- 12/8W 56-47
- 12/9CANC
- 12/12W 65-56
- 12/15W 79-38
- 12/18W 103-49
- 12/21W 102-66
- 12/23W 80-60
- 12/3012W 73-53
- 1/2L 71-63
- 1/6W 79-74
- 1/9W 68-54
- 1/12PPD
- 1/16W 81-61
- 1/19L 75-49
- 1/2319L 73-64
- 1/26W 56-53
- 1/3015W 80-61
- 2/2L 52-50
- 2/6W 82-71
- 2/10W 89-81
- 2/13L 78-65
- 2/17W 93-73
- 2/20L 70-55
- 2/24W 70-58
- 2/27L 77-72
- 3/7W 65-54
- 3/12W 78-66
- 3/136L 73-68
- 3/1912L 70-56
- Full Schedule
Jaden Springer's NBA draft profile (0:26)
Tennessee extends contracts of nine coaches
Tennessee has extended the contracts of nine coaches, including baseball coach Tony Vitello, men's basketball coach Rick Barnes and women's basketball coach Kellie Harper.
Texas, Oregon moving up in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
The Longhorns and Ducks have realistic Final Four aspirations after loading up on transfers.
Keon Johnson sets combine record with 48-inch vertical leap (0:16)
TBT 2021: What to know about every team in the $1 million, 64-team bracket
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Sales Pitch discussion: Is Kentucky's recruiting stranglehold on the SEC slipping?
ESPN's panel talks SEC recruiting, including Kentucky's lost year, the rise of Alabama and the dark cloud that has hovered over the league's recruiting exploits.
Sales pitch: Which schools have the most (and least) to offer SEC hoops prospects, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the SEC men's basketball programs that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
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Keon Johnson's explosive highlight reel (1:48)
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Gonzaga, LSU finishing strong
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Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
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Highlights from the NBA's future stars in the 2021 draft (2:41)
Which men's college basketball prospects rose up and fell down the rankings?
Tennessee and Creighton are among college basketball programs to be bringing in some of the biggest rising prospects for next season.
Tennessee's Fulkerson returning for sixth season
John Fulkerson announced Friday that he is returning to Tennessee for his sixth season, using the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Huntley-Hatfield commits to Vols, reclassifies
Five-star forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield has committed to Tennessee and will reclassify into 2021, allowing him to play for the Volunteers next season.
Vols freshman Johnson declares for NBA draft
Keon Johnson, a freshman at Tennessee and No. 6 prospect in the ESPN 100, announced Wednesday that he was declaring for the NBA draft.
ETSU hires Vols' Oliver to run men's basketball
Desmond Oliver replaces Jason Shay, who faced criticism from Tennessee lawmakers after he supported his players' protest of social injustice.
10 men's college basketball prospects to watch at Geico Nationals
The 2021 Geico Nationals tournament will feature 10 nationally ranked teams and over 30 ranked prospects.
Springer draft-bound after one season with Vols
Tennessee's Jaden Springer says he's signing with an agent and declaring for the 2021 NBA draft. ESPN rates Springer No. 27 in its latest draft rankings.
George Mason hires Vols' English as coach
George Mason has hired Tennessee assistant Kim English as its next coach.
March Madness 2021 live: Oregon State trolls Tennessee
Consider the madness back. The first upset-filled, drama-packed, bracket-busting, 12-hours-on-the-couch opening day of the tournament in two years is here.
Oregon State takes down Tennessee 70-56 as No. 12 seed
— Oregon State played up the underdog role all season and is now the latest No. 12 seed to win an opening-round NCAA Tournament game.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 4: Callers on John Fulkerson Altercation
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The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 3: Seth Greenberg
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2020-21 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16-2 | - | 26-7 |
| Arkansas | 13-4 | 2.5 | 25-7 |
| LSU | 11-6 | 4.5 | 19-10 |
| Tennessee | 10-7 | 5.5 | 18-9 |
| Florida | 9-7 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 16-12 |
| Missouri | 8-8 | 7 | 16-10 |
| Kentucky | 8-9 | 7.5 | 9-16 |
| Mississippi State | 8-10 | 8 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 9 | 14-12 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina | 4-12 | 11 | 6-15 |
| Texas A&M | 2-8 | 10 | 8-10 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-13 | 12 | 9-16 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game71.9175th
Rebounds Per Game35.9156th
Assists Per Game14.982nd
Points Allowed63.5
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Edwards | PG | Committed | 82 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 22-24 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 23 |