Kennedy Chandler Tabbed a ‘Substantial Riser’ In Latest NBA Mock Draft
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After a tremendous run during the SEC Tournament and the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, Kennedy Chandler has been a name to watch on the NBA draft boards. The Tennessee freshman led the Vols in scoring (13.9 PPG), assists (4.7 APG), and steals (2.2 SPG) during a solid debut year in Knoxville. With […]
Where NBA Mock Drafts Have Kennedy Chandler Following NCAA Tournament
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#11 Michigan Advances To The Sweet 16 Defeating #3 Tennessee, Kennedy Chandler Kennedy Chandler’s debut season in Knoxville has come to a close. The freshman point guard from Memphis had a strong and memorable season at Tennessee, battling through obstacles and adversity to become one of the SEC’s top guards. By the end of his […]
How Former Vols Performed In NBA Summer League
Seven former Tennessee basketball players played in this August’s NBA Summer League. From first round picks Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer making their professional basketball debuts to former undrafted players Kyle Alexander and Yves Pons trying to prove their worth, Tennessee was well represented in the summer league. Here’s how the Vols performed. Kyle Alexander […]
WATCH: Jaden Springer Dominates Final Summer League Game
Former Tennessee guard Jaden Springer shined in his final NBA Summer League Game with the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a team high 21 points in the win. The 76ers selected Springer with the 28th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and the one-and-done guard answered with strong play this summer. In five games, Springer averaged 11.2 […]
Five-Star Center Lists Tennessee in Top 10 After Mom’s Support
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On Monday, head coach Rick Barnes received some good news when the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team was included in the Top 10 of five-star center Ernest Udeh Jr. Udeh, a 2022 top-100 player from Orlando, FL, has a wide range of rankings across significant recruiting networks. For example, 247Sports lists Udeh as a five-star, whereas […]
WATCH: Keon Johnson, Jaden Springer Light Up NBA Summer League Action
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Fresh out of the first round of the NBA Draft in July, former Tennessee players Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer have already started their NBA highlight reel. In the draft, Johnson was selected by the New York Knicks and then immediately traded to the Clippers. Meanwhile, Jaden Springer was taken in the first round by […]
Springer Talks Joining Former Vol In Philly
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The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Tennessee guard Jaden Springer with the 28th pick in last week’s NBA Draft. Springer joined fellow freshman Keon Johnson— 21st pick— in being selected in the first round. The draft marked the second time ever Tennessee had two players selected in the first round. In Philadelphia, Springer joins Tennessee basketball’s last […]
Philadelphia 76ers Select Jaden Springer In First Round
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The Philadelphia 76ers selected Tennessee guard Jaden Springer with the 28th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft Thursday. Springer joins former Vol Keon Johnson as Tennessee’s first one-and-done prospects since 2011 when Tobias Harris was drafted in the first round after one season in Knoxville. The Charlotte, North Carolina native earned Freshman All SEC honors […]
NBA Draft 2021: Johnson, Springer With Last Minute Mock Draft Movement
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As the NBA Draft quickly approaches on Thursday evening, multiple former Tennessee players, including Keon Johnson, Jaden Springer, and Yves Pons are eagerly waiting for their names to be called. But when will that happen exactly? That’s the key question. Currently, Johnson is slated as a first-round pick in most mock drafts, with Springer bouncing […]
Keon Johnson Relied Heavily On Rick Barnes When Deciding On NBA Future
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This past season in college basketball was filled with a little bit of chaos and a lot of expectations, especially in Knoxville. Tennessee looked to cash in on the true freshmen that took the court, in hopes they could lead them to a successful season. As Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer finally took the court […]