The Lady Vols remain undefeated in Kim Caldwell’s first season as head coach.
Samara Spencer led Tennessee in scoring with 33 points. She converted 10-of-15 field goal attempts, 9-of-13 three-point attempts and 4-of-7 free throw attempts.
Talaysia Cooper and Sara Puckett led the Lady Vols in rebounding with six each. Spencer also led Tennessee in assists (10).
Tennessee totaled 49 bench points, 34 points in the paint, 73 points off turnovers, 25 second chance points and 34 fast break points.
The Lady Vols set a single-game program and SEC record for points in game. Tennessee also set a NCAA record for three-point field goals in a game (30). The Lady Vols recorded the most points scored during a half in program history (69).
He converted 2-of-5 field goal attempts and 2-of-4 free throw attempts.
The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.
Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.
Tennessee named USBA Women’s Basketball Team of the Week after wins over Florida State and Iowa.
Tennessee’s women’s basketball team was named United States Basketball Writers Association Women’s Team of the Week when the organization announced its weekly awards.
The Lady Vols defeated Florida State, 79-77, at Food City Center on Dec. 4.
Tennessee also defeated No. 20 Iowa, 78-68, on Saturday in the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Tennessee’s win versus Iowa was Kim Caldwell’s first victory over a ranked opponent as the Lady Vols’ head coach.
The Lady Vols rank No. 3 in the nation in scoring offense. Tennessee is also ranked second in steals per game, turnover margin and turnovers forced per game. Tennessee is also the nation’s top offensive rebounding team.
Lady Vols’ guard earns weekly award from Tennessee Sports Writers Association.
Lady Vols’ basketball player Talaysia Cooper was named Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week on Tuesday.
Cooper, a South Carolina transfer and redshirt sophomore guard, totaled 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists in Tennessee’s, 79-77, victory against Florida State on Dec. 4 at Food City Center.
Against the Seminoles, she converted 10-of-17 field goal attempts, 1-of-4 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.
Cooper scored 20-plus points in her last four games and is averaging 22.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.5 blocks and 2.0 steals per game this season.
In Tennessee’s, 78-68, victory against Iowa, Cooper recorded 23 points, six rebounds and three assists. She converted 10-of-22 field goal attempts and 3-of-3 free throw attempts.
No. 1 Tennessee basketball remains undefeated after win against Miami in Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.
No. 1 Tennessee (9-0) remains undefeated during the 2024-25 college basketball season. The Vols defeated Miami (3-7, 0-1 ACC), 75-62, in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.
Chaz Lanier scored 22 points for the Vols. He converted 8-of-15 field goal attempts, 4-of-7 three-point attempts and 2-of-3 free throw attempts. Lanier played 30 minutes and also recorded three rebounds and one assist.
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler totaled 13 points, nine assists and five rebounds in 37 minutes.
Igor Milicic Jr. recorded 16 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 33 minutes for the Vols.
Tennessee leads the all time series, 4-1, against the Hurricanes, dating to 1954.
The Vols will play two games this week. Tennessee and Miami will play in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Tipoff between the Vols and Hurricanes is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST in New York, New York (ESPN).
Tennessee will also play at Illinois on Saturday. The nonconfrence matchup will take place at 5:30 p.m. EST (Fox).
Below are USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll top 25 rankings. Tennessee and Auburn are ranked as the top two teams.
USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll top 25 rankings
Mississippi State 93; Illinois 72; St. John’s 51; Pittsburgh 50; Arizona State 45; Maryland 42; Memphis 39; Drake 35; Utah State 32; Penn State 30; Saint Mary’s 28; Missouri 21; Creighton 20; Georgia 18; West Virginia 11; Arkansas 10; UC Irvine 5; Texas 5; Dayton 4; Texas Tech 2; North Carolina 2; Loyola Chicago 2; LSU 1
List of voters
The USA TODAY Sports Board of Coaches is made up of 31 head coaches at Division I institutions. All are members of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The board for the 2024-25 season: Tobin Anderson, Iona; Adrian Autry, Syracuse; John Becker, Vermont; Randy Bennett, Saint Mary’s; Jeff Boals, Ohio; Alvin Brooks, Lamar; Scott Drew, Baylor; Matt Driscoll, North Florida; Dan Earl, Chattanooga; Jonas Hayes, Georgia State; Alan Huss, High Point; Donte’ Jackson, Grambling; Ben Jacobson, Northern Iowa; James Jones, Yale; Greg Kampe, Oakland; Brad Korn, Southeast Missouri State; Greg McDermott, Creighton; Nick McDevitt, Middle Tennessee; Mike McGarvey, Lafayette; Niko Medved, Colorado State; Dan Monson, Eastern Washington; Chris Mooney, Richmond; Nate Oats, Alabama; Eric Olen, UC San Diego; Matt Painter, Purdue; Michael Schwartz, East Carolina; Patrick Sellers, Central Connecticut State; Zach Spiker, Drexel; Brett Tanner, Abilene Christian; Stan Waterman, Delaware State; Jeff Wulbrun, Denver.
Former Vol Dalton Knecht records starts in Lakers’ victory against Portland.
Los Angeles (13-11) defeated Portland (8-16), 107-98, Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 22 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled six points, eight rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Knecht converted 3-of-9 field goal attempts.
The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.
Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.
The Miami Heat’s Thomas Bryant has quietly carved out a solid career as a dependable and efficient big man. Known for his ability to space the floor and provide an interior presence on defense, he is the epitome of professionalism as a role player …
The Miami Heat’s Thomas Bryant has quietly carved out a solid career as a dependable and efficient big man. Known for his ability to space the floor and provide an interior presence on defense, he is the epitome of professionalism as a role player
After a standout collegiate career at Indiana University, Bryant found his footing with the Washington Wizards, eventually earning a championship ring with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.
Now in Miami, whether as a key role player, a reliable backup, or a mentor, Bryant exemplifies the Heat’s culture of hard work and professionalism.
Bryant spoke with HoopsHype his experience adapting to new roles, playing alongside legends such as LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, and Jimmy Butler, and offering his perspective on generational talents like Victor Wembanyama.
Former Vol Dalton Knecht starts for Lakers in overtime loss at Atlanta.
Atlanta (13-11) defeated Los Angeles, 134-132, in overtime on Friday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 28 minutes for the Lakers (12-11). He totaled 14 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Knecht converted 6-of-11 field goal attempts and 2-of-6 3-point attempts.
The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.
Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.
Sitting at 12-11 and sixth in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks’ overall record may not scream dominance, but their current five-game win streak tells a different story. Quin Snyder is coaching a roster that GM Landry Fields strategically …
Sitting at 12-11 and sixth in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks’ overall record may not scream dominance, but their current five-game win streak tells a different story. Quin Snyder is coaching a roster that GM Landry Fields strategically overhauled. His coaching style emphasizes ball movement, offensive efficiency, and defensive hustle, all of which have unlocked career-best performances from players like Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, and De’Andre Hunter. Atlanta is becoming more than just a playoff hopeful – they’re starting to look like a team that could make some noise in the postseason.
