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Tennessee basketball offers 2026 center Anthony Spencer

Tennessee basketball offers a scholarship to 2026 center Anthony Spencer.

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes and the Vols’ staff offered 2026 center prospect Anthony Spencer a scholarship.

“Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Spencer said.

There are currently no recruiting rankings for Spencer from 247Sports, On3, Rivals or ESPN.

The 6-foot-8, 185 center prospect is from Faith Family Academy of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas.

The Vols were the first Southeastern Conference school to offer Spencer a scholarship.

Spencer has three scholarship offers. His offers are from Tennessee, San Jose State, Florida International and Jacksonville University.

Jacksonville University was the first school to offer Spencer a scholarship on April 9.

Cameron Carr enters sophomore season at Tennessee

2024-25 Tennessee Vols basketball season preview: Cameron Carr

No. 12 Tennessee tips off its 2024-25 basketball season against Gardner-Webb on Nov. 4.

Tipoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is slated for 7 p.m. EST at Food City Center.

Tennessee won the 2023-24 SEC regular-season championship and advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for a second time in school history.

During the preseason, Vols Wire profiles players on the 2024-25 men’s basketball roster. This installment will feature Cameron Carr.

Carr, a sophomore guard, returns for his second season with the Vols. Last season, he appeared in 14 games, including six SEC contests and two NCAA Tournament games.

He totaled 23 points and seven assists, while playing 60 minutes and converted at least one three-point attempt in five games.

Carr was a member of the of the SEC First-Year Honor Roll and attended the Jayson Tatum Elite Camp over the summer.

Freshman Bishop Boswell enters first season at Tennessee

2024-25 Tennessee Vols basketball season preview: Bishop Boswell

No. 12 Tennessee tips off its 2024-25 season against Gardner-Webb on Nov. 4.

Tipoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is slated for 7 p.m. EST at Food City Center.

Tennessee won the 2023-24 SEC regular-season championship and advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for a second time in school history.

During the preseason, Vols Wire will profile players on the 2024-25 men’s basketball roster. This installment will feature Bishop Boswell.

Boswell, an incoming freshman guard for the Vols, comes to Knoxville after a stellar high school career at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He earned All-State honors three times from HighSchoolOT.com. As a freshman, Boswell was a first-team selection. He received second-team designation as a junior and third-team honors as a sophomore.

Boswell was a universal four-star recruit and a top eight prospect from North Carolina.

Former Vols’ NBA results for Oct. 23

A look at how former Vols performed in the NBA on Wednesday.

Three former Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Wednesday, while one former Vol did not play due to a coach’s decision and one did not play due to injury.

Indiana defeated Detroit, 115-109, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

Tobias Harris started at forward for the Pistons and played 36 minutes. He totaled 13 points, two rebounds, one assist and one block.

Harris converted 6-of-13 field goal attempts and 1-of-6 three-point attempts.

New Orleans defeated Chicago, 123-111, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Julian Phillips recorded two points, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes for the Bulls. He converted 1-of-3 field goal attempts.

Charlotte defeated Houston, 110-105, at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Grant Williams totaled eight points, four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 25 minutes for the Hornets. He converted 3-of-6 field goal attempts and 2-of-4 free throw attempts.

Orlando defeated Miami, 116-97, at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Josh Richardson did not play for the Heat due to a heal injury.

Atlanta defeated Brooklyn, 120-116, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Keon Johnson did not play for the Nets due to a coach’s decision.

Tennessee ranked top 15 to open 2024-25 basketball season

A look at where Tennessee is ranked in the preseason USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Rick Barnes enters his tenth season as Tennessee’s basketball head coach for the 2024-25 campaign. He has compiled a 202–101 (100–60 SEC) record since 2015.

Barnes guided Tennessee to its second NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearance in school history last season. The Vols also won the SEC regular-season championship.

The Vols will open their 2024-25 season versus Gardner-Webb at Food City Center on Nov. 4. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT and can be watched on SEC Network+.

Tennessee will first play in an exhibition game versus Indiana on Oct. 27 at Food City Center. The exhibition matchup between the Vols and Hoosiers will tip off at 3 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+).

The Tennessee-Indiana exhibition will support the John McLendon Foundation.

Ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season beginning, the preseason USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll was released. Tennessee is ranked No. 12 entering the 2024-25 basketball campaign.

The entire preseason poll is below.

Rank	School	Last Year’s Record	Points
1	Kansas	23-11	743 (15)
2	Alabama	25-12	718 (6)
3	Connecticut	37-3	717 (6)
4	Houston	32-5	698 (4)
5	Duke	27-9	625
6	Iowa State	29-8	591
7	Gonzaga	27-8	575
8	Baylor	24-11	545
9	Arizona	27-9	510
10	North Carolina	29-8	498
11	Auburn	27-8	465
12	Tennessee	27-9	437
13	Purdue	34-5	390
14	Creighton	25-10	342
15	Texas A&M	21-15	332
16	Arkansas	16-17	272
17	Marquette	27-10	268
18	Indiana	19-14	208
19	Texas	21-13	166
20	Cincinnati	22-15	163
21	Florida	24-12	130
22	UCLA	16-17	123
23	Kentucky	23-10	95
24	Illinois	29-9	87
25	Mississippi	20-12	66

Others receiving votes

Texas Tech 60; Rutgers 57; St. John’s 42; Xavier 26; Michigan State 25; Oregon 16; BYU 16; Kansas State 11; Saint Mary’s 9; Boise State 9; Clemson 8; Ohio State 7; Dayton 7; Maryland 4; Grand Canyon 3; Wake Forest 2; Virginia 2; San Diego State 2; Princeton 2; Mississippi State 2; Wisconsin 1

2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers: A quick preview

After trading Damian Lillard, Portland committed to a youth movement, but their roster construction still doesn’t make complete sense. Despite adding promising young players like Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and Donovan Clingan, the Blazers …

After trading Damian Lillard, Portland committed to a youth movement, but their roster construction still doesn’t make complete sense. Despite adding promising young players like Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and Donovan Clingan, the Blazers continue to carry significant salary commitments, which could hinder their flexibility to fully embrace a rebuild. Their recent acquisition of Deni Avdija shows they are still looking to improve the roster, but the mixed approach leaves some uncertainty.

Ultimately, Portland’s future will likely hinge on whether they can fully commit to building around their young core. Moving on from higher-paid veterans and embracing the development of Henderson, Sharpe, and Clingan would allow them to align their roster with their long-term goals.

Dalton Knecht makes NBA debut with Lakers

Former Vol Dalton Knecht makes NBA debut as Lakers defeat Minnesota.

Los Angeles defeated Minnesota, 110-103, Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht totaled five points, one rebound, two assists and one steal in his NBA debut for the Lakers.

He played 16 minutes and converted 2-of-4 field goal attempts and 1-of-3 three-point attempts.

Knecht was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall).

Knecht, a transfer from Northern Colorado, played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, he 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.

Kim Caldwell provides medical update for Kaiya Wynn

Tennessee basketball head coach Kim Caldwell provides medical update for Lady Vols’ guard Kaiya Wynn.

Kim Caldwell enters her first season as the Lady Vols’ basketball head coach for the 2024-25 campaign.

Tennessee will tipoff its regular-season versus Samford on Nov. 5 at Food City Center. The season opening contest is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.

Caldwell provided a medical update on Tuesday regarding Tennessee senior guard Kaiya Wynn.

“Wynn has suffered a torn Achilles in her right leg and is expected to miss the 2024-25 season,” Caldwell announced.

The 6-foot guard was one of five Lady Vol basketball players to appear in all 33 games last season. She averaged 4.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Wynn is from Nashville, Tennessee and has appeared in 94 contests since 2021 for the Lady Vols, averaging 2.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.

During the summer, Wynn traveled to South Africa and Botswana for a service and leadership trip with the VOLeaders Academy.

PHOTOS: Kim Caldwell through the years

Kim Caldwell. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

2024-25 Phoenix Suns: A quick preview

Aside from the addition of Tyus Jones at point guard, the real shift for Phoenix this season comes with the arrival of new head coach Mike Budenholzer, who replaces Frank Vogel. Budenholzer’s defensive pedigree could be the missing piece to push the …

Aside from the addition of Tyus Jones at point guard, the real shift for Phoenix this season comes with the arrival of new head coach Mike Budenholzer, who replaces Frank Vogel. Budenholzer’s defensive pedigree could be the missing piece to push the Suns further in their title quest, especially after the team finished 13th in defensive efficiency last season. His system, which emphasizes tough defense and ball movement, should complement the offensive firepower of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal. While the Suns didn’t make significant upgrades in the offseason, Budenholzer’s ability to maximize his players’ potential might elevate their performance across the board.

2024-25 Orlando Magic: A quick preview

With one of the deepest benches and a top-tier defense, the Magic are building something special. Third-year star Paolo Banchero has already shown flashes of MVP-level potential, making it clear that this team is on the verge of a breakthrough. They …

With one of the deepest benches and a top-tier defense, the Magic are building something special. Third-year star Paolo Banchero has already shown flashes of MVP-level potential, making it clear that this team is on the verge of a breakthrough. They may be one year away from taking that next big step, though. In a stacked Eastern Conference, they’ll be fighting for the sixth seed, but even if things don’t go perfectly, they’re almost certain to make the playoffs through the play-in tournament.

After a surprise finish last year, breaking their playoff drought and securing a Top 5 seed in the East, the Magic solidified their roster for the 2024-25 season. Their big offseason move was signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a three-year, $66 million contract. Caldwell-Pope is a high-level defender and one of the league’s most durable players, having played in 96 percent of regular-season games since 2013. His toughness and experience add a valuable veteran presence to this young roster.

Orlando also prioritized continuity, re-signing key free agents like Goga Bitadze, Gary Harris, and Moritz Wagner, while renegotiating Jonathan Isaac’s deal. Meanwhile, young talents Jett Howard and Anthony Black are ready to step up. Although they didn’t play major roles last season, both are brimming with potential and could be key to the Magic’s next leap.