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Tennessee Assistant Coach Gregg Polinsky is interviewed during Tennessee Volunteers basketball media day at Pratt Pavilion in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

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Gregg Polinsky speaks with the Tennessee media ahead of the basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats.

Tennessee Assistant Coach Gregg Polinsky is interviewed during Tennessee Volunteers basketball media day at Pratt Pavilion in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

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Gregg Polinsky speaks with the Tennessee media ahead of the basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats.

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Jan 13, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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Tennessee defeats Texas A&M on the hardwood in overtime thriller.

Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell (3) dribbles the ball past Texas A&M guard Pop Isaacs (2) during a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Texas A&M at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 13, 2026.

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Tennessee basketball picks up a big win over the Texas A&M Aggies at home.

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes reacts during first half of an NCAA basketball at Steven C. O'Connell Center Exactek arena in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 10, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

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Tennessee is set to take on the Aggies, but both teams will be without a star player.

Oct 15, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Mackenzie Mgbako talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

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Will Mackenzie Mgbako be a go against the Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday night?

Jan 6, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) moves the ball against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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Tennessee basketball is looking to pick up a huge win on Tuesday when they play against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Dec 21, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes speaks with the media after the game against the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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Rick Barnes meets with reporters following a win over Gardner-Webb.

Dec 16, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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Rick Barnes speaks to the media following a home win.

Tennessee forward DeWayne Brown II (6) during Tennessee basketball's media day and practice held at Pratt Pavilion on Oct. 9, 2025.

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This Tennessee basketball true freshman is set to make his first career start with the Tennessee Vols.

Dec 2, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) drives against Syracuse Orange forward Tyler Betsey (5) during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Tennessee Volunteers are preparing for a massive matchup against the Louisville Cardinals.

Dec 2, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) scans the court against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Tennessee Volunteers have seemingly dropped in the AP Poll as expected following their two straight losses.

Nov 26, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes looks on in the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2025 Players Era Festival third place game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Rick Barnes and Nate Ament speak to the media after Tennessee fell to Kansas.

Nov 26, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) drives against Tennessee Volunteers guard Gavin Paull (11) in the first half in the 2025 Players Era Festival third place game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Breaking down the outcome of the Tennessee vs. Kansas game.

Nov 25, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Amaree Abram (77) and guard Bishop Boswell (3) react in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game against the Houston Cougars during the first half at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Tennessee will play against this team in the Players Era finale.

Nov 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Bishop Boswell (3) grabs the rebound against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Tennessee upsets the 2nd-ranked Houston Cougars in the Players Era contest.

Nate Ament flexing with a Tennessee basketball

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Predicting the Tennessee vs. Houston Cougars basketball game.

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Tennessee coach Rick Barnes talks to the referee during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Tennessee State Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes and Ja'Kobi Gillespie met with reporters.

Nov 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) dribbles around Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jamichael Davis (1) during the first half in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Tennessee defeats Rutgers. Following the win, Nate Ament spoke with the Tennessee media.

Nov 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) is defended by Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jamichael Davis (1) during the first half in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Tennessee basketball picks up a major win in their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Tennessee State Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Rick Barnes speaks to the press following win.

Tennessee Assistant Coach Gregg Polinsky is interviewed during Tennessee Volunteers basketball media day at Pratt Pavilion in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

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Gregg Polinsky met with reporters.

Nov 17, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers center Felix Okpara (34) dunks the ball against the Rice Owls during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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A pair of Tennessee basketball players spoke with the press following the win over Rice.

Nov 17, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes during the first half against the Rice Owls at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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Rick Barnes met with the media after defeating Rice.

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes smiles before a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee Volunteers and North Florida Ospreys at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn. on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Jahmai Mashack signs a two-way deal with this NBA program.