How To Pronounce Santiago Vescovi’s Last Name
ESPN college basketball color commentator Fran Fraschilla created controversy on Vol Twitter this weekend when he pronounced Tennessee junior guard Santiago Vescovi’s differently than everyone has in the Uruguayan native’s three years in Knoxville. Fraschilla — a former Rick Barnes’ assistant at Providence — announced both of Tennessee’s games as the Hall of Fame Tip-Off […]
WATCH: Barnes Talks Team Ahead Of Thanksgiving
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes met with the media Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving and the Vols’ matchup with Tennessee Tech Friday. The 15th-ranked Vols are 3-1 on the young season, splitting games Villanova and North Carolina after easy wins over UT-Martin and ETSU. A few days removed from the Hall of Fame Tip-Off, Barnes discussed […]
The Starting Five: Villanova And North Carolina
After each week of the season that Tennessee plays at least two games, “The Starting Five” on Monday will analyze the previous week of play from the Big Orange while highlighting questions Tennessee is facing in the coming weeks in five subheadings. The Vols had a successful trip to Uncasville, Connecticut splitting games against No. […]
WATCH: Barnes, Zeigler Talk Vols’ Win Over No. 18 North Carolina
Tennessee bounced back from its first loss of the 2021 season, beating No. 18 North Carolina 89-72 in the third place game at the Hall of Fame Tip-Off. After a poor offensive performance against Villanova, Tennessee bounced back with a strong performance, scoring 89 points on 54% shooting from the field and 45% from three-point […]
Tennessee’s Complete Performance Gives Them Early Season Marquee Win
There weren’t many things that Tennessee did well or went well for the Vols in their 71-53 loss to No. 5 Villanova Saturday. However, college basketball is a funny sport. The Vols bounced back in a big way, trouncing No. 18 North Carolina 89-72 Sunday afternoon. For a team that had 85 minutes from true […]
Three Quick Takeaways: Villanova Routes Tennessee
Villanova handed Tennessee its first loss of the season Saturday during the first game of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off. The Vols’ offense struggled mightily while Villanova led for over 38 minutes and cruised to a 71-53 win. Here’s three quick takeaways. Horrific Offensive Performance Kennedy Chandler drove into the lane and hit a floater […]
WATCH: Tennessee Players React To Season Opening Win
Tennessee basketball opened its 2021-22 season with a 90-62 win over UT-Martin Tuesday night. The Vols struggled on the defensive end for much of the game, especially the first seven minutes of the game. It became evident that life for Tennessee’s defense is far different without Yves Pons anchoring the defense. “It was incredible to […]
Vols’ Offense Flashes Potential In Season Opening Win
Tennessee basketball broke its program record for three-pointers made in a game Tuesday night, making 17-of-40 attempts in the Vols’ 90-62 win over UT-Martin. The Vols shot just 19 threes a game season ago. Tennessee’s exhibition win over Lenoir-Rhyne was not a fluke. This Tennessee offense is going to shoot a lot of threes and […]
Tennessee Basketball Practice Observations: November 4
Tennessee basketball hit the practice floor at Pratt Pavilion Thursday for the final practice open to the media before the Vols tip off the 2021-22 season at Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday night. Here are our practice observations. John Fulkerson stayed working on the side Thursday as he continues to work back from a thumb injury that […]
Tennessee Basketball Practice Observations: October 16
Tennessee basketball hit the court at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday for a 40-minute scrimmage that was open to the public. The Vols were divided into two teams and played a full game with three full time officials. The home team consisting of Santiago Vescovi, Zakai Zeigler, Brock Jancek, John Fulkeron, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, Victor Bailey Jr, Cole […]
