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Watch: Rick Barnes Addresses Victor Bailey Jr., Talks Win Over Arkansas and More

Vols head coach Rick Barnes touched on Victor Bailey Jr.'s status with the team after the senior did not take part in senior day activities.
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Watch: Rick Barnes Addresses Victor Bailey Jr., Talks Win Over Arkansas and More
Watch: Rick Barnes Addresses Victor Bailey Jr., Talks Win Over Arkansas and More

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– The No. 13 Tennessee BasketVols knocked off No. 14 Arkansas in Thompson-Boling Arena on senior day to remain perfect at home (16-0). 

John Fulkerson and Brock Jancek took part in Tennessee's senior day activities in the season finale, but guard Victor Bailey Jr. did not. 

Vols head coach Rick Barnes commented on Bailey during the post-game press conference, noting that while a decision has not made, Bailey is eligible to return to Rocky Top. 

“We have discussed everything with him, and he still has another year left," Barnes said. "He is not sure, he’ll have options if he wants to, and certainly we hope he’ll always be a part of our program, but as you know with the rules today, he can choose to go somewhere else and play. We love him, his teammates love him, but today there are options for players, and we love VJ, and love him being a part of our program, but today he chose not to participate in it.”

Barnes also discussed his team's tight win over Arkansas in the video above, emphasizing turnovers as one of the reasons the Vols nearly squandered a 24-point lead. 

Barnes' entire post-game press conference is in the video above. 

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JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.