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Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes talks to his team during a timeout in a college basketball exhibition game against Xavier on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

One of Tennessee's top targets is going to announce his commitment Sunday.

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes talks to his team during a timeout in a college basketball exhibition game against Xavier on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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One of Tennessee's top targets is going to announce his commitment Sunday.

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Oct 13, 2026; Birmingham, AL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes speaks during the SEC Basketball Tipoff at Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images

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A five-star point guard reportedly has Tennessee toward the top of his recruitment.

KNOXVILLE, TN - November 03, 2026 - Guard Terrence Hill Jr. #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Wofford Terriers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN.

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Terrence Hill Jr. went 0-for-6 from three but scored 17 as Tennessee outscored Wofford 52-24 in the paint in a 90-59 season-opening win.

Nov 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Terrence Hill Jr. (3) brings the ball up court against the Wofford Terriers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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The Tennessee Volunteers handled the Wofford Terriers and showed how good a team they can be.

Nov 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Tyler Lundblade (7) dribbles the ball against Wofford Terriers guard Chace Watley (4) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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These three players outperformed the rest in the team's win vs. the Wofford Terriers on Tuesday.

Nov 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes instructs his team during the first half against the Wofford Terriers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly from Tennessee's opening night victory over Wofford

KNOXVILLE, TN - November 03, 2026 - Forward DeWayne Brown II #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Wofford Terriers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN.

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Wofford coach Kevin Giltner says DeWayne Brown plays like a defensive end after the Tennessee forward posted 17 points and 17 rebounds in the opener.

Nov 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes instructs his team during the first half against the Wofford Terriers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media after a 90-59 win over Wofford, to open the season.

Nov 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward DeWayne Brown II (6) dunks the ball against the Wofford Terriers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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No. 8 Tennessee opened the 2026-27 season with a win over the Wofford Terriers at Food City Center.

From left, Tennessee players Gavin Paull (11), Campbell Duncan (21), Marquis Clark (8), Christian Fermin (12), Chris Washington Jr. (33) and Miles Rubin (25) watch the college basketball exhibition game against Xavier on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks during a media availability before a Tennessee basketball practice at Pratt Pavilion on Sept. 22, 2026.

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The identity of Tennessee Volunteers basketball needs to be the defense, and here's why.

Juke Harris flexing in the Adidas white Tennessee Volunteers basketball uniform.

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The Tennessee Volunteers are set for their season opener against the Wofford Terriers. Ahead of the matchup, Vols on SI shares their predictions.

Tyler Lundblade in the new Tennessee orange basketball jersey with Adidas.

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The Tennessee Volunteers season opener is approaching. Here is how fans can watch the game.

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes talks with guard Juke Harris (2) during a college basketball exhibition game against Xavier on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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The new college basketball season is about to start and this is the Vols On SI staff's predictions

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes speaks with media during the Tennessee men’s basketball media day at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Oct. 6, 2026.

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Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes did not let his team's disappointing exhibition performance against Duke go without a lengthy review

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes yells during the Tennessee men’s basketball media day at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Oct. 6, 2026.

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Rick Barnes says Tennessee’s own expectations are higher than anyone’s as the No. 8 Vols open the 2026-27 season against Wofford on Tuesday.

Oct 13, 2026; Birmingham, AL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes speaks during the SEC Basketball Tipoff at Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images

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The Tennessee Volunteers debut a new uniform ahead of the season, which they will wear against one of their toughest non-conference opponents.

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Wofford Terriers forward Jeremy Lorenz (32) and Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Gainey (11) go for a loose ball during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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Tennessee opens its 2026-2027 season against Wofford on Tuesday, and the two played only a few years, so what happened in that game?

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes talks to his team during a timeout in a college basketball exhibition game against Xavier on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Rick Barnes sees progress in Tennessee basketball, but rebounding and defense remain priorities as Tyler Lundblade’s leadership gives the Vols a boost.

Tennessee forward DeWayne Brown II (6) looks to move the ball while guarded by Xavier forward Filip Borovicanin during a college basketball exhibition game on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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DeWayne shared his thoughts with the media. As the Vols prepare for their 2026 season opener.

Tennessee guard Tyler Lundblade (7) speaks during a media availability before a Tennessee basketball practice at Pratt Pavilion on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Tennessee men’s basketball is five days from its season opener against Wofford, and Thursday’s practice at Pratt Pavilion put defense and a fully healthy roster on display.

Tennessee forward DeWayne Brown II (6) looks for a chance to shoot while guarded by Xavier forward Nikos Chitikoudis (16) and Xavier forward Jovan Milicevic (24) during a college basketball exhibition game on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Tennessee forward DeWayne Brown II talks scrimmages against Xavier and Duke, Tyler Lundblade’s spacing, defensive fixes and the Rick Barnes standard.

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes gives instructions to the players during a college basketball exhibition game against Xavier on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Rick Barnes speaks ahead of Tennessee basketball’s 2026-27 season opener against Wofford Tuesday at Food City Center. Here’s everything he said Thursday.

Tennessee guard Juke Harris (2) moves the ball while guarded by Xavier guard Ruben Dominguez (9) during a college basketball exhibition game on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Juke Harris has yet to play a regular-season game for Tennessee. But he already has a chance to extend a recent run of individual success in Knoxville.

Oct 13, 2026; Birmingham, AL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes speaks during the SEC Basketball Tipoff at Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images

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Rick Barnes gave an interesting solution to the various NCAA lawsuits over eligibility