Lamonte Turner's big shot sparks Vols at Mizzou

Tennessee basketball 'not immune' to adversity

Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier speaks with reporters on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, saying the fifth-ranked Vols are "not immune" to tough moments following their first loss in three months and their fall from the top spot in the national polls.

Tennessee basketball trying to build bigger brand

Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier speaks with reporters on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, saying the Vols weren't concerned after slipping from No. 1 to No. 5 in the national polls, but that "obviously" being ranked anywhere near the top is good for the program's brand.

No. 5 Tennessee expects fight at No. 13 LSU

Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier speaks with reporters on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, saying the fifth-ranked Vols expect a tough fight in their upcoming game at 13th-ranked LSU in Baton Rouge.

LSU's Tremont Waters, Naz Reid 'unique' challenges for Vols

Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier speaks with reporters on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, saying LSU point guard Tremont Waters and forward Naz Reid are "unique" players who present problems for everyone they face.

Athletic LSU a challenge for Tennessee on the glass

Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier speaks with reporters on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, saying the fifth-ranked Vols will have a challenge keeping 13th-ranked LSU's aggressive, athletic big men off the boards.

TENN: Best position battle this spring

GoVols247's Wes Rucker shares where Tennessee's best position battle will take place this spring.

Previewing the Tenn/LSU matchup this Saturday

GoVols247's Wes Rucker previews the LSU matchup and shares what to expect in this matchup of top-15 teams.

Any concern for the Vols moving forward?

GoVols247's Wes Rucker details if these last two outings should be concerning for Tennessee and its fans.

Rick Barnes not concerned with Tennessee's offense

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his fifth-ranked Vols' 58-46 win over in-state rival Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, saying he's not concerned with his team's touted offense after a second consecutive tough game.

Veteran-laden Vols show maturity after Kentucky loss

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his fifth-ranked Vols' 58-46 win over in-state rival Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, saying his team has showed maturity and toughness after losing its first game in nearly three months.

Lamonte Turner happy with Vols' improved defense

Tennessee junior guard Lamonte Turner speaks with reporters after his fifth-ranked Vols' 58-46 win over in-state rival Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, saying he was happy to see his teammates defend better and isn't concerned about the team's offensive funk.

Third game in six days causes dead legs for Vols

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his fifth-ranked Vols' 58-46 win over in-state rival Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, saying his team's third game in six days late in the season was a game it had to grind through.

Vols expecting 'dogfight' in game at LSU

Tennessee junior guard Lamonte Turner speaks with reporters after his fifth-ranked Vols' 58-46 win over in-state rival Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, saying he and his teammates are expecting a "dogfight" in their upcoming game at No. 13 LSU.

Vols too unselfish offensively in win over Vandy

Tennessee junior guard Lamonte Turner speaks with reporters after his fifth-ranked Vols' 58-46 win over in-state rival Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, saying he and his teammates were too selfish offensively in their loss at Kentucky but too unselfish in their win over Vandy.

Barnes happy with Vols' response to first SEC loss

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his fifth-ranked Vols' 58-46 win over in-state rival Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, saying he was happy with his team's defensive effort in response to its first SEC loss of the season.

Vols' Barnes challenging Alexander, Bowden, Turner

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, saying he expected more than what he got from several players - including veterans Kyle Alexander, Jordan Bowden and Lamonte Turner - in the Vols' loss at Kentucky.

Barnes: If Vols needed loss to wake up, 'so be it'

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, saying that perhaps his then-top-ranked Vols needed the humble pie they ate in a loss at then-fifth-ranked Kentucky over the weekend.

Vols 'didn't answer the call' in loss at Kentucky

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, saying his then-top-ranked Vols didn't 'answer the call' in a loss at then-fifth-ranked Kentucky over the weekend.

Barnes planning to lengthen Tennessee's bench

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, saying it's his fault that his then-top-ranked Vols didn't use their bench enough in a loss at then-fifth-ranked Kentucky, and that he will fix that problem.

Vols staffer Tom Satkowiak an inspiration for Donate Life campaign

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, saying Vols staffer Tom Satkowiak is an inspiration for the program's Donate Life campaign to raise awareness for organ donation. Satkowiak received a liver transplant in the fall of 2018.

Tennessee hoping to regain defensive edge

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, saying his fifth-ranked Vols have lost their edge and sense of urgency on the defensive end of the floor, and that they need to regain it as soon as possible.

New coaching hires excite Vols' Jeremy Pruitt

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, saying he's really happy with new coaching hires Jim Chaney, Derrick Ansley and Tee Martin, and that he's already seeing good chemistry between a bunch of coaches who know each other.

Familiarity improving in Jeremy Pruitt's second year at Tennessee

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, saying the familiarity between him, his assistants and his players has grown significantly after one full season together.

Jim Chaney's versatility excites Vols' Jeremy Pruitt

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, saying the versatility of newly-rehired offensive coordinator Jim Chaney excites him, and that he's already enjoying his time with him.

New Vols DC Derrick Ansley 'ready' to call plays

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, saying new defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley from the Oakland Raiders is 'ready' to call plays despite never doing before in his career.

Vols' Pruitt happy to hire 'in-demand' Derrick Ansley

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, saying he was really happy to hire Derrick Ansley - the NFL's highest-paid secondary coach - as the Vols' new defensive coordinator.

Big-game hype no longer fazing No. 1 Tennessee

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, saying that big-game hype no longer fazes the top-ranked Vols, who play at fifth-ranked Kentucky on Saturday, Feb. 16.

No. 1 Vols not over-hyping trip to No. 5 Kentucky

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, saying he and his No. 1 Vols are treating an upcoming trip to No. 5 Kentucky like a regular game, but that the Wildcats are a tough opponent.

Veteran-laden Vols excelling in road games

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, saying his top-ranked, veteran-lade Vols stay together and locked in to succeed on the road. Tennessee is the nation's only unbeaten team in road games this season.

Vols' Schofield: 'Our best basketball is still ahead of us'

Tennessee senior wing Admiral Schofield speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 85-73 win over South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, saying that despite a program-record 19-game winning streak, his team's best basketball is still ahead of it.

No. 1 Vols at their best when Kyle Alexander at his best

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 85-73 win over South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, saying his team it at its best when senior forward Kyle Alexander is at his best.

Rick Barnes: Vols better know their defense must improve

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 85-73 win over South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, saying his veteran-laden team better understand that it needs to play better defensively.

Tennessee's Rick Barnes concerned before 'every' game

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 85-73 win over South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, saying that despite his team's 19-game winning streak, he still gets concerned going into "every game" because that's how he's wired.

Admiral Schofield: Tennessee-Kentucky just another game, but it's not

Tennessee senior wing Admiral Schofield speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 85-73 win over South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, saying his team's upcoming showdown with rival and fifth-ranked Kentucky is just another game ... but it also isn't.

Vols' Admiral Schofield: Everybody gets fired up to face No. 1

Tennessee senior wing Admiral Schofield speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 85-73 win over South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, saying every opponent gets fired up to play the nation's top-ranked team, and that every team is giving the Vols a fight.

Vols' early enrollee to watch for

GoVols247’s Wes Rucker details which early enrollee should have Tennessee fans most excited this spring.

SEC POY: Williams or Washington?

GoVols247's Wes Rucker shares who's his prediction for SEC Player of the Year between Grant Williams (Tennessee) and PJ Washington (Kentucky)

SEC championship race shaking out

GoVols247's Wes Rucker shares how the SEC championship race might shake out between Tennessee, Kentucky and LSU down the stretch.

Barnes backs Vols' Grant Williams to finish strong

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, saying he's backing star Grant Williams to finish this season stronger than last season because he's healthier and in better shape.

Barnes: No. 1 Vols should feel joy (not relief) after wins

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, saying he wants his players to feel joy rather than relief after winning games, and that he doesn't want them feeling pressure during their record-breaking 18-game winning streak.

Top-ranked Vols focused on here and now, not big picture

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, saying his team needs to be focused on the here-and-now rather than the SEC championship race or national-championship picture.

Top-ranked Tennessee has no 'magic dust'

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, saying his top-ranked Vols don't have "magic dust" but just go about their business of trying to improve every day.

Tennessee focused on South Carolina, not Kentucky

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, saying his top-ranked Vols are focusing only on midweek opponent South Carolina, not their upcoming weekend trip to face fifth-ranked Kentucky at Rupp Arena.

Vols' Barnes: I'm experienced enough to know anyone can beat anyone

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, saying he's known since his sophomore season in high school that any opponent can beat any opponent on any given day.

Warlick Recaps Lady Vols Loss to Mississippi State

Lady Vols Head Coach Holly Warlick recaps her team's loss at Mississippi State.

Rick Barnes talks top-ranked Tennessee's 18th consecutive win

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 73-61 win over Florida on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, saying his team was solid overall but could have and should have played better in its 18th consecutive win.

Florida falls short against 'terrific' top-ranked Tennessee

Florida basketball coach Mike White speaks with reporters after his team's 73-61 loss at top-ranked Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, saying the Vols weren't at their best, but that neither was Florida, and that the Gators needed their best to win in Knoxville.

Florida's Mike White: Vols' Jordan Bone is SEC's best PG

Florida basketball coach Mike White speaks with reporters after his team's 73-61 loss at top-ranked Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, saying Vols junior Jordan Bone is the best point guard in the SEC, if not the country.

Vols' Pons might miss only one game despite facial fracture

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 73-61 win over Florida on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, saying sophomore guard Yves Pons should miss only one game despite suffering a cheekbone fracture that required surgery.

Jordan Bowden finally showing consistency for Tennessee

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 73-61 win over Florida on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, saying junior guard Jordan Bowden is consistently playing well but can still take his game to another level.

Grant Williams: Vols' Jordan Bone is nation's best point guard

Tennessee junior forward Grant Wililams speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 73-61 win over Florida on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, saying Vols junior Jordan Bone is now the nation's best point guard.

Grant Williams, Tennessee comfortable at any pace

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 73-61 win over Florida on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, saying he and his teammates are comfortable and can win games played at any tempo.

Rick Barnes talks Missouri win, looks ahead to Florida

Head coach Rick Barnes looks back at No. 1 Tennessee's win over Missouri and ahead to Saturday's meeting with Florida during a media session on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 at Pratt Pavilion in Knoxville.

247Sports Signing Day Show Recap: Tennessee

Henry To'oto'o commits to Tennessee

An update from the 247Sports Signing Day show.

Winners of NSD

The 247Sports Show discusses who had a good day on the recruiting front.

Vols' Jeremy Pruitt: It takes a village to recruit

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, saying it takes a village of people to recruit at a high level.

Tennessee bolsters O-line with 'big, powerful men'

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, discussing the Vols' five-man offensive line haul in the 2019 recruiting cycle, including a pair of five-star offensive tackles in Darnell Wright and Wanya Morris.

Jeremy Pruitt happy with Vols' strong finish to 2019 recruiting cycle

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, saying he was happy with the Vols' strong finish to the 2019 recruiting cycle.

2019 National Signing Day Recap

247Sports Director of Scouting joins Hakem Dermish on CBS Sports HQ to recap the winners and losers of the 2019 National Signing Day, presented by the U.S. Army.

Five-star OT Darnell Wright talks signing with Vols

Five-star offensive tackle Darnell Wright (Huntington, W.V.) discusses his decision to sign with the Tennessee football program during a ceremony at Huntington High School on National Signing Day.

Jordan Bowden: Mizzou gave Tennessee good fight

Tennessee junior guard speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 72-60 win over Missouri on Feb. 5, 2019, saying the Tigers gave his team a tough, physical game, which is exactly what they expected.

Top-ranked Tennessee grinds out win over Mizzou

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 72-60 win over Missouri on Feb. 5, 2019, saying he was mostly happy with his team's defense against the Tigers but thought everything could have been sharper.

Cuonzo Martin: 'Good emotions' during return to Tennessee

Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin speaks with reporters after his team's 72-60 loss at top-ranked Tennessee on Feb. 5, 2019, saying he felt "good emotions" during his return to Knoxville for the first time since he left the Vols.

Yves Pons gives No. 1 Vols spark in win over Mizzou

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 72-60 win over Missouri on Feb. 5, 2019, saying sophomore guard Yves Pons gave the team a nice spark on both ends of the floor in the first half.

Tougher challenges coming for top-ranked Tennessee

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 72-60 win over Missouri on Feb. 5, 2019, saying his team has done really well to win a program-record 17 consecutive games, but that tougher challenges are coming in the future.

Vols' Jordan Bowden on Yves Pons: 'I ain't know he had 'finesse' in his package'

Tennessee junior guard Jordan Bowden speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 72-60 win over Missouri on Feb. 5, 2019, saying he guards Yves Pons every day in practice but didn't know he had that up-and-under lay-up in his repertoire.

Rick Barnes on No. 1 Tennessee's culture: We recruited good people

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, saying there's no mystery to the fantastic chemistry of these top-ranked Vols. He said they just recruited good kids and surrounded them with more good people.

Rick Barnes: Jordan Bone has improved as much as anyone I've coached

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, saying Vols junior point guard Jordan Bone has improved during his career as much as any player he's ever coached.

No. 1 Tennessee needs more from back-of-rotation players

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, saying the top-ranked Vols need more quality minutes and more energy from guys toward the back end of the rotation.

Rick Barnes praises former Vols coach Cuonzo Martin

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, saying he has deep respect for former Vols coach (and current Mizzou coach) Cuonzo Martin, and that Martin told him he would love it at Tennessee.

Rick Barnes: Vols' Yves Pons 'pressing' but will improve

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, saying talented sophomore wing Yves Pons is trying too hard and 'pressing' but has the ability and the work ethic to fight through it.

Tennessee star Grant Williams a model of efficiency

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, saying junior forward Grant Williams' efficiency is one of the biggest reasons for his consistent success. Playlist: 247Sports - SEC

Rick Barnes on No. 1 Tennessee's win at Texas A&M

Head coach Rick Barnes breaks down No. 1 Tennessee's 93-76 win over Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas.

Jordan Bone on his 18 points, 10 assists at Texas A&M

Junior point guard Jordan Bone talks about his 18 points and 10 assists in No. 1 Tennessee's 93-76 win at Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas.

Vols' Kyle Alexander fighting foul-trouble issues

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, saying senior forward Kyle Alexander will fight through his recent foul-trouble issues and get back to being the top-ranked Vols' defensive anchor.

Vols' Bone bothering opponents with speed, aggressiveness

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, saying junior point guard Jordan Bone is giving opponents of the top-ranked Vols big problems with his speed and aggressiveness in transition.

Tennessee expecting Jordan Bowden back soon

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, saying he expects junior guard Jordan Bowden back on the court for the top-ranked Vols soon, but he stopped short of guaranteeing Bowden's return for the upcoming game at Texas A&M.

Deep Tennessee keeps finding answers

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 92-70 win at South Carolina on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, saying Jalen Johnson and Derrick Walker helped them overcome the absence of Jordan Bowden.

Vols' 'One Fly All Fly' dunks going viral in hoops world

Tennessee senior wing Admiral Schofield speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 92-70 win at South Carolina on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, saying he and his teammates have done their "One Fly All Fly" pregame dunk routine for three years, and that he's not sure why it's just now going viral

Jordan Bone: Tennessee not rattled by No. 1 ranking

Tennessee junior point guard Jordan Bone with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 92-70 win at South Carolina on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, saying he and his teammates are staying "humble" despite their recent success and taking a business-as-usual approach.

Top-ranked Vols look more like themselves in win at South Carolina

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 92-70 win at South Carolina on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, saying he was happy to see his team look more like itself after having to struggle to wins over Alabama, Vanderbilt and West Virginia.

Schofield's shooting touch returns in win at South Carolina

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 92-70 win at South Carolina on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, discussing the impact of Admiral Schofield's heart-to-heart talk with teammates and strong performance against the Gamecocks.

Tennessee's Rick Barnes 'OK' with come-from-behind wins

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, saying he doesn't mind that the top-ranked Vols had to come from behind to win their first three SEC road games because ... well ... they won the games.

Rick Barnes: Admiral Schofield will start making shots

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, saying star senior wing Admiral Schofield doesn't need to make shots to help the top-ranked Vols win games, but that he'll start making them again soon.

No. 1 Tennessee expects 'tough' fight at South Carolina

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, saying his top-ranked Vols expect a "tough" battle at South Carolina.

Rick Barnes: Tennessee has seven starters, not five

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, saying his top-ranked Vols have seven "starters" even though just five players technically start every game.

Vols' Grant Williams: West Virginia great prep for South Carolina

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 83-66 win over West Virginia on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, saying that playing a physical West Virginia team serves as good preparation for the upcoming game against a physical South Carolina team.

Grant Williams happy with No. 1 Vols' defensive improvement

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 83-66 win over West Virginia on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, saying the Vols are starting to defend as well as they did last season.

Vols' Admiral Schofield grinding way through shooting slump

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 83-66 win over West Virginia on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, saying senior wing Admiral Schofield is in a shooting slump but is a good-enough player to grind his way through that and perform well.

Barnes demanding more consistency from top-ranked Tennessee

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 83-66 win over West Virginia on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, discussing some of the inconsistencies he still wants his team to eliminate.

Lamonte Turner starts, gives No. 1 Vols a boost in win over West Virginia

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his top-ranked Vols' 83-66 win over West Virginia on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, discussing the impact Lamonte Turner made in his return to the starting lineup.

Opponents trying to wear down Vols' Grant Williams on both ends

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, discussing the amount of work opponents are trying to make Vols star Grant Williams do on both sides of the floor every game.

Tennessee learning to embrace life as nation's top-ranked team

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, saying his Vols are learning to embrace the challenge of being the nation's top-ranked team, and that he respects programs who deal with that kind of pressure every season.

Vols' Rick Barnes wants to tweak SEC/Big 12 Challenge

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, saying he thinks the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge is great for both leagues, but that he'd like to see the leagues and TV networks to delay scheduling the games in order to secure the best possible matchups.

Tennessee's Jordan Bone praises 'incredible' Grant Williams

Tennessee junior point guard Jordan Bone speaks with reporters after the top-ranked Vols' 88-83 overtime win at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, discussing Grant Williams' career-high 43-point performance against the Commodores.

Top-ranked Tennessee trying to tighten up defensively

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after the top-ranked Vols' 88-83 overtime win at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, saying his team needs to improve defensively but that the Commodores also made some tough shots.

Tennessee adjusting to life as the nation's No. 1 team

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after the top-ranked Vols' 88-83 overtime win at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, saying the Commodores won't be the last team to give his team a fight. He said that's life as the nation's No. 1 team.

No. 1 Tennessee survives in overtime thriller at Vanderbilt

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after the top-ranked Vols' 88-83 overtime win at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, saying his team is going to get everyone's best shot and needs to continue finding ways to overcome it.

Grant Williams proud of No. 1 Vols for gut-check win at Vandy

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams speaks with reporters after the top-ranked Vols' 88-83 overtime win at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, saying he's proud of his team for digging deep and finding a way to beat the Commodores.

Vols' Grant Williams 23-of-23 from free-throw line in win at Vandy

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams speaks with reporters after the top-ranked Vols' 88-83 overtime win at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, saying his team needed all of those free tosses to send the game to overtime and grind out a tough road win

No. 1 Vols respect struggling Vanderbilt

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, saying he and his top-ranked Vols have respect for struggling, in-state rival Vanderbilt.

Strength coach Medenwald plays big role in building top-ranked Vols

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, discussing the role strength and conditioning coach Garrett Medenwald has had in helping build the top-ranked team in the nation.

Tennessee reaches No 1 spot without any top 100 prospects

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, discussing the way he and his staff took a roster with zero top-100 prospects to the No. 1 spot in both major polls.

Top ranked Tennessee focused on improving, not ranking

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, saying his top-ranked Vols are appreciative of their place atop the national polls but are focused on improving.

Vols' Rick Barnes impressed with Bama in close win over Tide

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 71-68 win over Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, saying he was impressed with the Crimson Tide's fight in the second half but was happy to see his third-ranked Vols overcome that.

Grant Williams not focused on Vols being ranked No. 1 nationally

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams speaks with reporters after his team's 71-68 win over Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, saying he's not focused on whether the Vols will jump to No. 1 in the newest Associated Press poll.

Jordan Bone: Vols not defending as well as last season

Tennessee junior point guard Jordan Bone speaks with reporters after his team's 71-68 win over Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, saying he and the rest of the third-ranked Vols are defending as well as they did last season.

Grant Williams bails out Vols with big block in Bama win

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 71-68 win over Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, saying star Grant Williams needs to make more big defensive plays like his blocked shot on a John Petty 3-point attempt in the closing moments.

Barnes urging Tennessee to focus on game, not ranking

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 71-68 win over Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, saying his Vols don't need to be concerned with their ranking in the national polls, even if they reach No. 1.

No. 3 Tennessee remembers last season's loss to Alabama

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, saying his third-ranked Vols haven't forgotten last season's embarrassing loss at Alabama and need to remember it heading into their upcoming game against the Tide.

Tennessee trying to deny Bama easy buckets

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, saying the third-ranked Vols are determined to keep Alabama from repeating its nine-dunk performance against Tennessee last season.

Turner, Bowden giving Tennessee boost in SEC play

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, saying junior guards Lamonte Turner and Jordan Bowen have given the third-ranked Vols a big boost in SEC play.

Teammates pushing Vols' Yves Pons through funk

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, saying teammates are pushing sophomore guard Yves Pons to get through his current funk.

Experienced Vols accepting hard coaching

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, saying his veteran-laden Vols have learned to accept hard coaching in any situation, including blowout wins.

How Lamonte Turner is making the Vols even better

GoVols247's Wes Rucker shares just how much better Lamonte Turner makes this Vols team when he is out on the court.

Do the Vols have a challenger for the SEC crown?

GoVols247's Wes Rucker details if there a team in the SEC who can really challenge Tennessee for a conference title.

How Tee Martin will impact the Vols

GoVols247's Wes Rucker shares how Tee Martin can impact the Vols heading into National Signing Day and the 2019 season.

Deep Tennessee has seven or eight players considered starters

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 106-87 win over Arkansas on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, saying he feels like his deep team has at least seven or eight players who should be considered starters.

Vols' Schofield on clutch-shooting trait: 'That's just who I am'

Tennessee senior wing Admiral Schofield speaks with reporters after his team's 106-87 win over Arkansas on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, saying his ability to hit clutch shots in big spots in just a part of "who I am."

Vols' Jordan Bowden happy to see perimeter touch return

Tennessee junior guard Jordan Bowden speaks with reporters after his team's 106-87 win over Arkansas on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, saying he was happy to see his 3-point shooting touch return after making his first five attempts against the Razorbacks.

Depth separating third-ranked Tennessee from SEC pack

Tennessee junior guard Lamonte Turner speaks with reporters after his team's 106-87 win over Arkansas on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, saying the Vols' quality depth is separating them from the pack so far this season.

Barnes not happy with Vols' finish in blowout win over Arkansas

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 106-87 win over Arkansas on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, saying he wasn't happy with his team's second-half performance despite the lopsided final score.

Sloppy, tentative first half cost Arkansas in loss at Tennessee

Arkansas coach Mike Anderson speaks with reporters after his team's 106-87 loss at No. 3 Tennessee on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, saying his team's sloppy, tentative, 'spooked' first-half performance was too much to overcome.

Arkansas' Mike Anderson: 'Dynamite' Vols might be country's best

Arkansas coach Mike Anderson speaks with reporters after his team's 106-87 loss at No. 3 Tennessee on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, saying the 'dynamite' Vols might be the nation's best team.

Vols' Jordan Bowden thriving in new bench role

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, saying junior guard Jordan Bowden probably hasn't had a better three-game stretch in his career than his current one.

Rick Barnes talks Tennessee players chomping at Florida students

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, discussing his third-ranked Vols' decision to Gator Chomp at Florida's student section after a come-from-behind win in Gainesville.

Rick Barnes not surprised by SEC basketball parity

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, saying he's not surprised by some of the parity showing itself early in conference play.

Red hot Tennessee staying grounded, focused

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, saying his third-ranked Vols have mostly done a great job focusing only on the task at hand rather than listen to everyone praising them.

Experienced Tennessee digs deep to outlast Florida

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 78-67 win at Florida on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, saying he and his teammates relied on their experience and savvy to come back and beat the Gators.

Vols' Williams knew Schofield would make game-sealing shot

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 78-67 win at Florida on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, saying he knew Admiral Schofield's game-sealing 3-pointer was good as soon as he saw the trajectory of the shot.

Jordan Bowden's second-half surge leads Vols to win at Florida

Tennessee junior guard Jordan Bowden speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 78-67 win at Florida on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, saying his second-half surge - including a streak of 12 consecutive points - was something his team needed.

Barnes praises Florida defense after Vols survive in Gainesville

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 78-67 win at Florida on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, saying the Gators made Tennessee work hard and were a tough opponent to overcome.

No. 3 Tennessee storms back for big win at Florida

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 78-67 win at Florida on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, saying he was happy to see his team fight through adversity and a tough defense to secure a big win on the road.

Lamonte Turner return giving No. 3 Vols even more options

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, saying junior guard Lamonte Turner's return from injury has given his third-ranked Vols even more options in the rotation and more margin for error.

Tennessee has healthy respect for Florida's defense

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, saying he has a healthy respect for Saturday's opponent - the Florida Gators - in several areas, particularly on the defensive end of the floor.

Lamonte Turner's big shot sparks Vols at Mizzou

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 87-63 win at Mizzou on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2019.

Vols' Kyle Alexander: We have to match underdogs' energy

Tennessee senior forward Kyle Alexander speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 87-63 win at Mizzou on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2019, saying he and his teammates know they have a target on their backs and have to match the energy underdogs have against them.

Vols' Kyle Alexander 'could be the best big in the country'

Tennessee junior point guard Jordan Bone speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 87-63 win at Mizzou on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2019, saying he honestly believes senior teammate Kyle Alexander "could be the best big in the country."

Jordan Bone proud of Tennessee's depth

Tennessee junior point guard Jordan Bone speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 87-63 win at Mizzou on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2019, saying he and his teammates are capable of stepping up and producing more when stars Grant Williams and Admiral Schofield aren't at their best.

Focusing on defense, rebounding igniting Vols' Alexander

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 87-63 win at Mizzou on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2019, saying senior forward Kyle Alexander has taken his game to another level by focusing only on defense and rebounding. Alexander had 14 points and 17 rebounds against the Tigers.

No. 3 Vols' supporting cast huge in 87-63 win at Mizzou

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 87-63 win at Mizzou on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2019, saying he was proud of his team's supporting cast for picking up the slack on a night when stars Grant Williams and Admiral Schofield struggled.

Kyle Alexander: No. 3 Tennessee still hunter, not hunted

Tennessee senior forward Kyle Alexander with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 96-50 win over Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, saying the Vols will continue to be the hunters and not the hunted heading into SEC play as favorites to win the league.

Tennessee manhandles Georgia in SEC opener, 96-50

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 96-50 win over Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, saying his team was ready to play and started SEC play with a solid performance.

No. 3 Tennessee happy to have Lamonte Turner back

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 96-50 win over Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, saying the team missed junior guard Lamonte Turner and was happy to see him back on the court.

Vols' Jordan Bowden responds to Rick Barnes' challenge

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 96-50 win over Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, saying he was happy to see junior guard Jordan Bowden score a game-high 20 points after he challenged Bowden early in the game.

Kyle Alexander, Tennessee locked in to start SEC play

Tennessee senior forward Kyle Alexander speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 96-50 win over Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, saying Tennessee valued every possession in the blowout win.

Lamonte Turner on his return to the floor (1/5/18)

Redshirt junior guard Lamonte Turner discusses his return to the floor for No. 3 Tennessee against Georgia Saturday, after missing six straight games with a shoulder injury.

'Little things' causing issues for Tennessee's defense

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, saying that small things are creating issues for his third-ranked Vols on the defensive end of the floor.

Tennessee looking forward to start of SEC play

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, saying he and his third-ranked Vols are looking forward to the start of SEC play.

Rick Barnes: Tennessee has 'best fan base I've ever been around'

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, saying he's never in his four decades in the business been around a better basketball fan base than Tennessee's.

Tennessee still trying to add depth with Turner out

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, saying he and his third-ranked Vols are still searching for ways to add depth while junior guard Lamonte Turner recovers from shoulder surgery.

Watch: Eric Gray's spin move highlights Day 2 at All-American Bowl

A spin move at the line of scrimmage on the way to the end zone highlighted Day 2 at the All-American Bowl for four-star running back and Tennessee signee Eric Gray.

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Four-star in-state running back and Tennessee signee Eric Gray works out with the East team during the first day of All-American Bowl practice Monday at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.

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No. 3 Tennessee trying to be great on offense and defense

Tennessee junior point guard Jordan Bone speaks with reporters after this third-ranked Vols' 96-53 win over Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, saying he and his teammates expect to be great on both ends of the floor and won't settle for less.

Rick Barnes on Vols' John Fulkerson: 'We know he's capable'

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after this third-ranked Vols' 96-53 win over Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, saying he and his players know sophomore John Fulkerson is capable of performing as well as he did against the Golden Eagles.

Tennessee feeling no pressure heading into SEC play

Tennessee senior wing Admiral Schofield speaks with reporters after this third-ranked Vols' 96-53 win over Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, saying he and his teammates don't feel any pressure heading into the start of SEC play.

Rick Barnes on injured Vol Lamonte Turner: 'I trust him'

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after this third-ranked Vols' 96-53 win over Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, saying he believes injured junior guard Lamonte Turner wants to be back on the floor but just hasn't been ready to do that.

Rick Barnes still not satisfied with Tennessee's defense

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 96-53 win over Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, saying his Vols didn't defend as well as the final score indicated but we were better in the second half.

No. 3 Tennessee improved on offense, regressing on defense

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, saying his third-ranked Vols have improved offensively from last season but haven't played as well defensively.

Vols' Barnes: Playing uptempo harder than it sounds

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks to reporters before practice on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, saying most basketball players say they want to play uptempo but most don't understand the difficulty in doing that.

Lamonte Turner's absence continues for No. 3 Tennessee

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, saying the team's wait for junior guard (and reigning SEC Sixth Man of the Year) Lamonte Turner's return from shoulder surgery continues.

Tennessee putting up elite assist numbers

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, saying his third-ranked Vols are among the nation's leaders in assists because they have a system that emphasizes sharing the ball and several players who love passing the ball.

No. 3 Vols refreshed after Christmas break from basketball

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks to reporters before practice on Friday, Dec. 28, saying he and his team feel refreshed after a few-day Christmas break from basketball and ready to get back on the floor.

No. 3 Tennessee not satisfied, even in blowout wins

Tennessee junior point guard Jordan Bone speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 83-64 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, saying he and his teammates are never satisfied with a performance and always think they can play better.

Vols' Kyle Alexander hoping to prove consistency

Tennessee senior forward Kyle Alexander speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 83-64 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, saying he was happy to score a career-high 19 points but needs to play like that every game.

Vols pushing Kyle Alexander to be more aggressive

Tennessee junior point guard Jordan Bone speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 83-64 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, saying he's happy to see senior forward Kyle Alexander asserting himself more on the offensive end.

Rick Barnes impressed with development of Vols' Jordan Bone

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 83-64 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, saying junior point guard Jordan Bone is starting to understand his role on the team and his importance to his teammates.

Rick Barnes: Tennessee looked like itself on defense in win over Wake Forest

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after third-ranked Vols' 83-64 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, saying he thought his team looked more like itself on defense for most of the game.

Danny Manning: Wake Forest couldn't match Tennessee's intensity

Wake Forest coach Danny Manning speaks with reporters after his team's 83-64 loss at third-ranked Tennessee on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, saying his young Demon Deacons never found a way to match the Vols' intensity and physicality.

Injuries causing No. 3 Vols to use interesting lineups

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, saying that a couple of injuries have forced the third-ranked Vols to experiment with different lineup combinations in recent games.

Tennessee hoping to tighten up backcourt defense

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, saying his third-ranked Vols need to tighten up defensively in the backcourt, but that some of the issues in recent weeks have been his fault.

Unselfish Tennessee near top nationally in assists

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, saying he's happy with the ball movement of his team, which ranks second nationally in assists per game and third nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio.

Vols' Lamonte Turner frustrated by shoulder issues

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, saying Vols junior guard Lamonte Turner is frustrated about missing time but is working to get back from his offseason shoulder surgery.

Rick Barnes declines to respond to Penny Hardaway's comments

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks to reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 83-70 win over Samford on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2018, saying he had no desire to respond to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway's strong comments about him the previous day.

Vols' Grant Williams grinds way into strong performance against Samford

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams speaks with reporters after the third-ranked Vols' 83-70 win over Samford on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, saying he had to grind his way into a solid performance against the Bulldogs because he got himself off to a tough start.

Vols' Barnes wants Jordan Bone to 'understand how talented he is'

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his third-ranked Vols' 83-70 win over Samford on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, saying it's been tough at times to get junior point guard Jordan Bone to understand how good he is at his best.

Tennessee's Jeremy Pruitt: Sometimes offensive coordinators are overrated

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, saying he'd rather speak about his recruiting class than his search for an offensive coordinator, and that sometimes who coordinates an offense is 'overrated.'

Jeremy Pruitt happy with Vols' start to Early Signing Period

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, saying he likes the Vols' 2019 recruiting class after the first day of the Early Signing Period.

Admiral Schofield embraces crowd-chirping in Vols' win at Memphis

Tennessee senior wing Admiral Schofield speaks with reporters after his team's 102-92 win at Memphis on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, saying he enjoyed scoring 29 points and chirping with a hostile crowd at FedExForum.

Kyle Alexander, No. 3 Tennessee happy with win in hostile Memphis

Tennessee senior forward Kyle Alexander speaks with reporters after his team's 102-92 win at Memphis on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, saying he and his teammates loved the hostile environment at FedExForum and were happy to leave a big rivalry win.

Vols' Jordan Bone talks late-game scuffle in win at Memphis

Tennessee junior point guard Jordan Bone speaks with reporters after his team's 102-92 win at Memphis on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, saying he should have kept his cool in response to trash talk from Tigers freshman Alex Lomax, but that he didn't and deserved the technical foul he got.

Rick Barnes: Vols-Memphis game a celebration of basketball in Tennessee

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 102-92 win at Memphis on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, saying his third-ranked Vols' 102-92 win over the Tigers at FedExForum was a celebration of basketball in the state of Tennessee.

Rick Barnes not happy with Vols' defense in 102-92 win at Memphis

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 102-92 win at Memphis on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, saying the third-ranked Vols didn't defend well but played well enough to get a big win in a hostile environment.

Tennessee not expecting opponents to treat Admiral Schofield differently

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks to reporters on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, saying he doesn't expect teams to defend Admiral Schofield differently after the senior wing scored 30 points in the Vols' win over No. 1 Gonzaga.

No. 3 Tennessee wanting more from Jalen Johnson, Yves Pons

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks to reporters on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, saying he believes the third-ranked Vols can get more from talented sophomore guards Yves Pons and Jalen Johnson.

Rick Barnes: No. 3 Tennessee must be prepared for battle at Memphis

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks to reporters on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, saying his third-ranked Vols need to be prepared a physical, emotional game at in-state-rival Memphis.

Rick Barnes: Penny Hardaway's Memphis Tigers improving every game

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks to reporters on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, saying the third-ranked Vols' next opponent - in-state rival Memphis - is improving every game under new coach Penny Hardaway.

No. 7 Vols contain emotions in win over No. 1 Zags

Admiral Schofield describes how No. 7 Tennessee stayed composed down the stretch in the win over No. 1 Gonzaga in the Jerry Colangelo Classic Sunday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix.

No. 7 Vols make statement in win over No. 1 Gonzaga

Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams on No. 7 Tennessee's 'statement win' over No. 1 Gonzaga in the Jerry Colangelo Classic Sunday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix.

No. 7 Tennessee trying to treat No. 1 Gonzaga like any other opponent

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams speaks with reporters before practice on Dec. 4, 2018, saying he and the rest of the No. 7 Vols are trying to treat No. 1 Gonzaga like any other opponent, but they know the magnitude of the challenge.

Tennessee star Grant Williams: I'm the team's worst defender

Tennessee junior forward Grant Williams - the reigning SEC Player of the Year - speaks with reporters before practice on Dec. 4, 2018, saying he's currently ranked worst on the team in points-per-minute allowed, and that he's embarrassed by that.

Rick Barnes: Tennessee demands a lot from point guards

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Dec. 4, 2018, saying he and his assistants ask a lot out of their point guards to play the system they play on both sides of the floor.

Recruiting easier now for rebuilt Tennessee basketball

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Dec. 4, 2018, saying that getting a foot in the door with top prospects at home and abroad on the recruiting trail is a bit easier now that the Vols have been rebuilt and are contending for championships.

Rick Barnes: No. 7 Tennessee can't be 'too emotional' against No. 1 Gonzaga

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters before practice on Dec. 4, 2018, saying he doesn't want his seventh-ranked Vols to be 'too emotional' in their upcoming game against top-ranked Gonzaga.

Kyle Alexander blames himself for Vols' slow start in win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Tennessee senior forward Kyle Alexander speak with reporters after the sixth-ranked Vols' 79-51 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, saying his early mistakes caused the team's slow start against the Islanders. Alexander bounced back and recorded a double-double in the comfortable win.

Admiral Schofield: No. 6 Vols no longer fazed by big games

Tennessee senior guard Admiral Schofield speaks with reporters after the sixth-ranked Vols' 79-51 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.

Tennessee's Jordan Bowden staying 'positive' in new role off the bench

Tennessee junior guard Jordan Bowden speak with reporters after the sixth-ranked Vols' 79-51 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, saying he's staying "positive" despite his recent removal from the starting lineup.

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