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Alabama at Tennessee: How to watch, injury report, players to watch

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The SEC basketball season is in full swing and one particular matchup on Saturday could go a long way in determining who is viewed as the top team in the conference.

[autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] will lead the Alabama Crimson Tide into Knoxville to take on Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers for an epic matchup of SEC rivals.

Oats and the Tide are currently riding a six-game winning streak and have an opportunity to make a statement in the early portion of the SEC slate.

Saturday’s matchup is sure to draw a lot of national attention as both Alabama and Tennessee look to bolster their NCAA tournament resumes.

Below is how you can watch the highly-anticipated matchup between the Tide and Vols.

Alabama basketball has massive opportunity against Tennessee in Knoxville

Can Nate Oats and Alabama pull off the upset on Saturday in Knoxville?

You could make the argument that [autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] and the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team are playing about as well as anyone else in the country right now.

The Tide are currently on a six-game winning streak and have opened SEC play with a perfect 4-0 record. The biggest challenge yet lies ahead for Coach Oats and the Tide with Saturday’s matchup against No. 6 Tennessee in Knoxville.

The Vols have consistently been one of the best teams in the country this season and will be a tough opponent for the Tide to take down on the road.

Tennessee is led by senior guard Dalton Knecht who is averaging 18.5 points per game good enough for fourth in the SEC. However, Knecht is currently playing at an elite level averaging over 34 points per game over his last three contests.

Knecht isn’t all the Vols have either. Forward Jonas Aidoo and guard Zakai Zeigler are also impactful players that Alabama will need to handle on Saturday.

Alabama’s backcourt has been the story for the Tide this season, Mark Sears, Aaron Estrada, and Rylan Griffen make up one of the best-scoring trios in the country.

The improved play of Grant Nelson on the defensive end has been the difference for the Tide during the early portion of conference play where he is averaging over two blocks per game.

Tip-off between the Tide and the Vols is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. CT on ESPN2.

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Harrison Ingram continues to shine as a transfer

UNC’s Harrison Ingram speaks to the media after shining in a 100-92 victory over Tennessee.

This season has started on the right note for the UNC men’s basketball program, starting the season 6-1 after a big win against Tennessee.

One of the key reasons for the shift in play from last year to this season is transfer standout Harrison Ingram. The Stanford forward has been a phenomenal addition to the team, contributing offensively and defensively and becoming a vocal leader late in ball games.

In the Wednesday night victory over Tennessee, Ingram tied for most minutes played for UNC, logging his second most this season 38 minutes played. In those 38 minutes, Ingram filled the stat sheet; finishing with 20 points and six rebounds.

Following the win, Ingram was all smiles, talking with the media about his improvements this season.

“My freshman, and sophomore year I was a little cocky and didn’t think I need anything to work on,” Ingram said. “Then going back to watching film, breaking down my jump shot, getting more lift in my jump shot. Worked with a lot of different shooting coaches. Being more confident in my game, Coach Davis gives me the confidence.”

Ingram also spoke on Tennessee’s attempt at a comeback and how they stayed posed.

“Older guys keeping everyone calm. We knew they were a good team, we not going to beat them by 40. They going to make their runs back just like we would.”

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Social media reacts to UNC basketball’s big win over Tennessee

Social media reacts to UNC’s dominating first-half performance to roller coaster end against Tennessee.

It was quite the night for UNC’s men’s basketball program as they hosted Tennessee for a special SEC/ACC matchup in the Dean’s Dome.

The Tar Heels uniquely held the special conference match, by having a whiteout with fans all wearing white shirts while they cheered on UNC. Well, it must’ve worked wonders with the Tar Heels having an offensive explosion against a top defense in the nation, completely blowing out the Volunteers 61-39 in the first half.

Social media couldn’t believe what they were seeing as UNC continued to run up the score while showing disciplined half-court defense. The second half did get scary, with Tennesse closing the gaps throughout the period.

The blown lead brought back some doubt, with fans questioning the killer instinct. Tennessee got it close at the end, going from a 24-point lead to six after a five-minute scoring drought. Still, the game went UNC’s way, bringing back the belief that UNC can get back to being the program it once was.

Everything that UNC needed to happen in this one did, and it proved that this team could compete with the best of them.

We also saw players thrive in their respective roles, with Elliot Cadeau finishing with 10 assists. Multiple Tar Heels finished with double digits as Harrison Ingram had 20 points, Armando Bacot with 22, Cormac Ryan with 15 and RJ Davis tacking on 27.

The impressive night gave Chapel Hill biscuits, while having social media full of highlights plays.

Let’s look at how social media reacted to UNC’s shellacking of Tennessee.

Tar Heels look to continue basketball dominance against Volunteers

When UNC and Tennessee’s men’s basketball teams hit the hardwood in Chapel Hill tomorrow night, it’ll be their lucky 13th all-time matchup

The UNC and Tennessee men’s basketball teams don’t play each other a lot, but when they do, it’s favored the former.

The Volunteers’ 89-72 victory, on Nov. 21, 2021 in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off, was their first against the Tar Heels since Jan. 31, 1949.

For reference, that’s back when players used to wear shorter shorts.

UNC and Tennessee actually played each other in back-to-back seasons during the last decade – once in Chapel Hill, then the following year in Knoxbille. Carolina squeaked by the Volunteers at home, 73-71, on Dec. 11 in 2016, then won another close, 78-73 contest in Knoxville on Dec. 17, 2017.

UNC leads the all-time series 10-2, with the two programs’ first matchup being back on Feb. 21, 1921. This was back in the low-scoring days of college basketball (unless you’re a UVA fan now), as the Tar Heels took a 40-21 victory. This started a streak of five consecutive series wins for Carolina, which lost to Tennessee in 1949.

After its first loss in the series, UNC won five straight matchups – again – between the 2000 and 2017 season.

Tomorrow night in Chapel Hill (7:15 p.m. ET,ESPN) might be the most highly-anticipated matchup in this series, as both teams as ranked (UNC 17th, Tennessee 10th). A win for either side goes a long way, as it would easily be the most impressive, regular-season victory in 2023 so far.

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UNC Men’s Basketball vs. Tennessee: Game preview, info, prediction and more

The UNC men’s basketball teamm which just beat Arkansas for Third Place in the Battle 4 Atlantis, now turns around to host another SEC team.

If you thought the Battle 4 Atlantis was difficult, wait till you see who UNC plays next.

Carolina’s men’s basketball team, coming off an 87-72 victory over Arkansas on Friday, Nov. 24., now turns its attention to another SEC program in Tennessee.

UNC (5-1), ranked 17th in the latest AP Poll, is hosting the Volunteers on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7:15 p.m. This game will be part of the ACC-SEC Challenge, a fun tournament won by the conference with most matchup victories, that replaces the ACC-Big 10 and Big 12-SEC Challenges.

Carolina returns home for the first time since Friday, Nov. 17, when it dominated UC-Riverside in a 77-52 result. The Heels went 2-1 in the Battle 4 Atlantis, but were just an overtime period away from the championship game.

Tennessee, which made a Trip to the Sweet 16 last year, is sitting 4-2 after a 1-2 showing in the Maui Invitational. The Volunteers made headlines by beating Michigan State, ranked fourth at the time, in East Lansing during both teams’ season-opener.

This will be the Tar Heels’ last game before opening ACC play, which begins on Saturday, Nov. 2 in the Dean Dome against Florida State. Tennessee is off the rest of the week, then returns home to host George Mason on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

UNC holds the all-time series record at 10-2, but the Volunteers won the most recent matchup, an 89-72 result on Nov. 21, 2021.

UNC basketball vs. Tennessee: How to watch midweek ACC-SEC Challenge clash

UNC welcomes Tennessee to town on Wednesday, Nov. 29 as part of the first-year, ACC-SEC Challenge. See how you can tune into the game.

If you’re a UNC basketball fan, buckle up.

The men’s squad is about to enter the toughest portion of its schedule, with four of its next five matchups against ranked teams.

First up on Carolina’s five-game gauntlet is Tennessee, who comes to Chapel Hill on Wednesday, Nov. 29 for a 7:15 p.m. ET tip-off. This game will be part of the new ACC-SEC Challenge, which replaces the ACC-Big 10 and SEC-Big 12 Challenges.

UNC captured third place in the Battle 4 Atlantis, beating another SEC school in Arkansas by 15 points. Tennessee comes into the matchup with two straight losses, but they were against two of the country’s best teams in Kansas.

This type of test will really show the true colors of both programs. I think it’s safe to say, though, that Carolina and Tennessee are both strong.

Who knows, these two might even meet up come NCAA Tournament time.

If you can’t make it to Chapel Hill tomorrow night, we’re here to tell you how to tune in.

UNC-Tennessee, RADIO, AND STREAMING INFORMATION

WHAT: North Carolina (5-1) vs. Tennessee (4-2)

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7:15 p.m. ET

LOCATION: Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.

TV: ESPN (Watch and stream the game live on ESPN)

RADIO: Tar Heel Sports Network

SATELLITE RADIO: SiriusXM (84 or 85)

WEBSITE: WatchESPN

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UNC-Tennessee named a Top 10 hoops game this week

One of the most exciting ranked college hoops matchups comes to Chapel Hill on Wednesday night, with UNC hosting Tennessee in a men’s clash.

Ranked matchups usually provide the greatest thrill across college sports.

These types of games carry higher expectations and, for the most part, are more entertaining to fans. Ranked clashes are usually televised, because it’s must-see sports.

If you hadn’t guessed it already, you know now – one of the most-anticipated, early-season college basketball matchups will be taking place later this week.

UNC, ranked 17th in the latest AP Poll, will be hosting 10th-ranked Tennessee on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7:15 p.m ET. This matchup will be part of the ACC-SEC Challenge.

With the anticipation for this matchup comes recognition from Andy Katz, one of the sport’s most recognizable correspondents.

Katz has tabbed UNC-Tennessee a Top-10 matchup to watch this weekend, with it coming it at second behind Kansas-UConn.

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Carolina is coming off a convincing, 87-72 victory over another SEC school, Arkansas, on Friday afternoon in the Battle 4 Atlantis. The Tar Heels lost the day before against Villanova, a game they were in until the final minute.

The highlight of Tennessee’s schedule – so far – was an 89-88 victory at then-4-ranked Michigan in the season-opener. The Volunteers, ranked 10th despite a 4-2 mark, are coming off consecutive losses to Purdue (top-ranked team) and Kansas (second) in the Maui Invitational.

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The top player from each program Alabama MBB faces in the ’23-’24 season

With College Basketball less than three weeks away, Roll Tide Wire breaks down the top players from each program that Alabama men’s basketball will face heading into the ’23-’24 season.

Alabama will kick off the 2023-24 season on November 6 against Morehead State. The Crimson Tide have replenished its roster and are prepared to have yet another good season under head coach Nate Oats.

The thing that Oats prioritizes is having a strong non-conference schedule so that his squad is prepared for conference play. Much like recent years, the Crimson Tide will meet some of the top teams in the country on the road, at neutral sites, and several games at home.

Needless to say, Alabama’s opponents are stacked with talent. It goes without saying that Alabama does as well.

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at the top players from each program that Alabama men’s basketball will meet during the 2023-’24 season.

Michigan State basketball to play charity exhibition against Tennessee

Michigan State and Tennessee are going to square off in a charity exhibition game this October:

Michigan State basketball program leader Tom Izzo has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that his basketball team is set to take on the Tennessee Volunteers at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The two teams will square off, in front of fans, with the proceeds of the game benefitting the city of Lahaina and the Maui Strong Fund helping the relief efforts from the wildfires plaguing the island.

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