No. 8 Tennessee basketball defeats Wofford

Vols remain undefeated with victory over Wofford.

No. 8 Tennessee (3-0) defeated Wofford (2-1), 82-61, Tuesday at Food City Center.

The Vols led, 36-31, at halftime.

Dalton Knecht scored 14 of his team-high 18 points in the second-half. He was one of three Tennessee players to score 10-plus points against the Terriers.

Jordan Gainey scored 16 points, including 11 in the first half. Santago Vescovi totaled 11 points.

Tobe Awaka totaled nine points and six rebounds. Josiah-Jordan James, who scored his 1,000th career point in the contest, recorded eight points and seven rebounds. Jahmai Mashack added seven points, while Jonas Aidoo posted seven points, seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal.

Wofford’s Corey Tripp led all scorers as he finished 19 points.

Four Tennessee student-athlete leaders to visit SEC headquarters

Four Tennessee student-athlete leaders to visit SEC headquarters.

Four University of Tennessee student-athletes are among leaders throughout the Southeastern Conference who are visiting the league’s headquarters this weekend.

Tennessee’s student-athletes are participating in a meeting of the SEC Student-Athlete Leadership Council in Birmingham, Alabama.

Representing Tennessee are football player Omari Thomas, track and field athlete Mikele Vickers, women’s basketball player Tamari Key and men’s basketball player Jahmai Mashack.

During the two-day event, the Council will hear presentations from Blair Bloomston of Game On Nation and Will Baggett of Emergent Executives, engaging student-athletes on topics of mental health and personal and professional development.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and SEC Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Katie O’Neal will also take part in conversations.

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2022-23 Tennessee basketball roster, regular-season analysis

A look at the 2022-23 Tennessee basketball roster and regular-season analysis.

March has arrived and the focus shifts to postseason play throughout college basketball.

Tennessee (22-9, 11-7 SEC) finished fifth in the Southeastern Conference regular-season standings. The Vols’ final regular-season ranking is No. 19 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

The 2023 SEC Tournament begins on Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. No. 5 seed Tennessee will play the winner of No. 12 South Carolina and No. 13 Ole Miss on March 9 at 3 p.m. EST. The contest will be televised by SEC Network.

Following the 2022-23 regular season, Vols Wire looks at the performance of Tennessee’s basketball roster.

Performance and analysis for each Tennessee player is listed below.

Jahmai Mashack receives district academic award

Vols’ sophomore receives CSC All-District academic honor

Tennessee sophomore guard Jahmai Mashack has been recognized for his accomplishments in the classroom.

Mashack was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) 2022-23 Academic All-District Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Tuesday.

The teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.

This season marks the second consecutive year for a Vols’ player to be honored by the CSC. Guard Santiago Vescovi was named to the team in 2021-22.

Academic All-Region nominees advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot.

The fist, second and third-team All-America selections will be named in March.

Mashack, a native of Fontana, California is one of five SEC players to earn All-District inclusion.

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Tennessee basketball lands another big commitment in Jahmai Mashack

The momentum continues for Rick Barnes and Tennessee on the recruiting trail.

Rick Barnes and Tennessee basketball have been on an undeniable recruiting run as of late, and the Vols added to it on Tuesday with a commitment from 4-star forward Jahmai Mashack in the 2021 recruiting class.

“I chose a program that lies with my faith, my willingness to work and with a culture that will allow me to be my full potential,” Mashack said in his commitment video. “That place is the University of Tennessee.”

A senior at Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Mashack is rated the No. 16 small forward in his class, and No. 6 player in California. A 6-foot-5, 190-pound lengthy wing player, Mashack stands out due to his defense and athleticism.

He committed to the Vols over schools such as Arizona, Arkansas, Oklahoma and more.

The commitment gives Tennessee its second pledge of the 2021 class, joining 5-star point guard Kennedy Chandler.

Texas makes top three for 2021 four-star shooting guard

Texas has made the final three for 2021 SG Jahmai Mashack. A four-star prospect out of California, Arizona and Louisville joins Texas.

Texas has made the final three for 2021 shooting guard Jahmai Mashack. A four-star prospect out of California, Mashack recently caught up with 247Sports to talk about his relationship with the Texas staff.

“[Assistant] Coach [Neill] Berry was the first one who reached out,” he said. “He has been great. We talk about my faith, my family and basketball. He or Coach [Shaka] Smart reach out everyday. They are totally down to earth.”

Basketball powerhouses Arizona and Louisville are also hot on the trail for Mashack.

Rating
Stars Overall State Position
247 4 65 14 4
Rivals 4 48 14
ESPN
247 Composite 4 97 23 6
Vitals
Hometown Rancho Cucamonga, California
Projected Position Shooting Guard
Height 6-5
Weight 190
Recruitment
  • Offered on May 13, 2020
  • No visit yet
Offers
  • Arizona
  • Louisville
  • Texas
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