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Dalton Knecht starts in loss at Miami

Former Vol Dalton Knecht starts and plays 23 minutes for the Lakers at Miami.

Miami (10-10) defeated Los Angeles (12-10), 134-93, Wednesday at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 23 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled two points, two steals, two rebounds, one block and one assist.

Knecht converted 1-of-4 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 head 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.

Lady Vols defeat Florida State to remain undefeated

Tennessee remains undefeated in Kim Caldwell’s first season after defeating Florida State.

Tennessee (6-0) defeated Florida State (8-2), 79-77, on Wednesday at Food City Center. The Lady Vols remain undefeated during the 2024-25 season under first-year head coach Kim Caldwell.

Talaysia Cooper led Tennessee is scoring with 22 points. She converted 10-of-17 field goal attempts, 1-of-4 three-point attempts and 1-of-3 free throw attempts.

Cooper, Alyssa Latham and Samara Spencer led the Lady Vols in rebounds (7). Spencer and Ruby Whitehorn were Tennessee’s leaders in assists with four each.

Tennessee totaled 22 bench points, 46 points in the paint, 21 points off turnovers, 19 second chance points and 16 fast break points against the Seminoles.

Florida State’s Ta’Niya Latson led all scorers with 38 points.

PHOTOS: Kim Caldwell through the years

Draft prospect Boogie Fland: ‘When the game’s on the line, I want the ball in my hands – that’s where I thrive’

Boogie Fland, a projected first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (No. 20 on our latest Aggregate Mock Draft), is quickly making a name for himself as a freshman under John Calipari in his first year coaching Arkansas after leaving Kentucky. Standing …

Boogie Fland, a projected first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (No. 20 on our latest Aggregate Mock Draft), is quickly making a name for himself as a freshman under John Calipari in his first year coaching Arkansas after leaving Kentucky.

Standing at about 6-foot-2 and weighing just under 180 pounds, Fland will draw comparisons to a former Calipari-coached guard Rob Dillingham, the 8th overall pick in last year’s draft, or a little-known guard drafted out of Vanderbilt named Darius Garland.

Known for his shooting touch, poise, playmaking and his ability to thrive both on-ball and off-ball, Fland is already showcasing his potential as a future NBA guard.

Following a clutch performance against Miami, Fland spoke with HoopsHype and reflected on the start of his true freshman season, his ability to close games, his playstyle, playing in high-intensity situations early in the year and more.

No. 3 Tennessee defeats Syracuse in SEC/ACC Challenge

No. 3 Tennessee wins against Syracuse in SEC/ACC Challenge.

No. 3 Tennessee (8-0) defeated Syracuse (4-3), 96-70, on Tuesday at Food City Center. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

The Vols remain undefeated during the 2024-25 season.

Chaz Lanier led Tennessee in scoring with 26 points. He also recorded four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes.

Igor Milicic Jr. led the Vols in rebounds (10), while Zakai Zeigler led Tennessee with eight assists.

Elijah Moore was Syracuse’s leading scorer with 24 points.

Tennessee totaled 32 bench points, 44 points in the paint, 19 points off turnovers, 16 second chance points and 13 fast break points.

The Vols also debuted their dark mode uniforms against Syracuse.

21, 678 were in attendance for the SEC/ACC Challenge contest.

Vols ranked top three in USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll

Tennessee is ranked top three in the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll top 25 rankings.

The 2024-25 college basketball season enters week No. 5. Tennessee (7-0) remains undefeated during the 2024-25 campaign.

The latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll top 25 rankings were released on Monday entering Week 5. Tennessee is up three spots to No. 3 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Tennessee will next play Syracuse on Tuesday at Food City Center. Tipoff between the Vols and Orange is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST and will be televised by ESPN. The contest is part of the SEC/ACC Challenge.

The Syracuse game is the only contest for the Vols this week.

Below is the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Rank Team Record Points
1 Kansas 7-0 760 (19)
2 Auburn 7-0 755 (12)
3 Tennessee 7-0 694
4 Marquette 8-0 646
5 Iowa State 5-1 629
6 Kentucky 7-0 628
7 Purdue 7-1 535
8 Gonzaga 7-1 517
9 Duke 5-2 472
10 Oregon 8-0 457
11 Wisconsin 8-0 450
12 Alabama 6-2 441
13 Florida 8-0 427
14 Cincinnati 6-0 376
15 Memphis 6-1 265
16 Baylor 5-2 262
17 Illinois 6-1 234
18 Houston 4-3 221
19 Pittsburgh 7-1 213
20 Ole Miss 6-1 139
21 Oklahoma 7-0 111
22 North Carolina 4-3 96
23 Michigan 6-1 90
24 Texas A&M 6-2 86
25 Michigan State 6-2 73

Schools dropped out

No. 2 UConn; No. 15 Indiana; No. 19 Creighton; No. 21 Arkansas; No. 22 Xavier; No. 23 Arizona

Others receiving votes

UConn 63; San Diego State 56; Texas 54; Mississippi State 39; Arizona State 39; Drake 34; Texas Tech 32; Arkansas 28; UCLA 17; Xavier 16; BYU 16; Ohio State 15; Utah State 13; Saint Mary’s 12; Dayton 10; St. John’s 8; Nebraska 8; Indiana 8; Creighton 8; West Virginia 5; Maryland 5; Clemson 5; Georgia 3; Arizona 2; UC Irvine 1; Nevada 1

Dalton Knecht starts for Lakers at Utah

Former Vol Dalton Knecht scores six points for the Lakers at Utah.

Los Angeles (12-8) defeated Utah (4-16), 105-104, Sunday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started for the Lakers and played 30 minutes. He totaled six points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Knecht converted 2-of-10 field goal attempts, 1-of-5 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 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 head 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.

Dalton Knecht starts for Lakers at San Antonio

Former Vol Dalton Knecht starts for Los Angeles in win at San Antonio.

Los Angeles (11-7) defeated San Antonio (10-9), 119-101, Wednesday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 31 minutes for the Lakers.

Knecht totaled 20 points, eight rebounds, two steals and one assist. He converted 8-of-15 field goal attempts and 4-of-10 three-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.

Vols defeat UT Martin to remain undefeated

Tennessee basketball defeats UT Martin, 78-35, at Food City Center.

No. 6 Tennessee (7-0) defeated UT Martin (2-5), 78-35, on Wednesday at Food City Center. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Chaz Lanier led Tennessee in scoring with 18 points. He converted 6-of-16 field goal attempts, 4-of-13 three-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.

Igor Milicic Jr. led the Vols in rebounds (13), while Zakai Zeigler led Tennessee with nine assists. Felix Okpara recorded 11 rebounds for the Vols.

Tennessee totaled 23 bench points, 36 points in the paint, 24 points off turnovers and 10 fast break points against UT Martin.

The Vols will next play Syracuse on Dec. 3. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST at Food City Center. The contest is part of the SEC/ACC Challenge and will be televised by ESPN.

Dalton Knecht scores seven points in 19 minutes at Phoenix

Former Vol Dalton Knecht plays 19 minutes for the Lakers at Phoenix.

Phoenix (10-7) defeated Los Angeles (10-7), 127-100, Tuesday in the NBA Cup at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht totaled seven points and four rebounds in 19 minutes for the Lakers.

Knecht converted 2-of-7 field goal attempts, 1-of-4 three-point attempts and 2-of-3 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.

Pelle Larsson: ‘You never know if you’re gonna have a big night or not’

Miami Heat rookie Pelle Larsson is quietly establishing himself as one of the most efficient and reliable players among rookies this season. Despite inconsistent playing time and being thrust into action out of necessity due to injuries within the …

Miami Heat rookie Pelle Larsson is quietly establishing himself as one of the most efficient and reliable players among rookies this season. Despite inconsistent playing time and being thrust into action out of necessity due to injuries within the rotation, Larsson has made the most of his opportunities. The Swedish swingman, a product of the University of Arizona, is emerging as a trusted rotational piece under Erik Spoelstra’s system, positioning himself among the league’s most effective rookies.

So far this season, Larsson is averaging 15.7 minutes, 5.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while shooting a blistering 58.8 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc.

His offensive efficiency is where he truly shines. With an impressive 67.7 percent effective field goal percentage, he ranks in the 95th percentile among wings, driven by his precision on non-corner three-pointers and strong finishing around the rim. His points scored per shot attempt (PSA) of 131.6 is elite for his position, which demonstrates his knack for capitalizing on scoring chances with minimal wasted possessions.

Larsson spoke this week with HoopsHype about his season with the Miami Heat.