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Oregon State running back transfer updates visit to Tennessee

Oregon State running back transfer updates visit to Tennessee football.

Oregon State running back transfer Damien Martinez will no longer visit Tennessee.

Martinez was scheduled to visit the Vols on April 21-22. He is scheduled to visit Arizona today, Mississippi State on Friday and Saturday, Kentucky April 23-24 and Miami April 25-27, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.

In 2023, Martinez rushed for 1,185 yards and nine touchdowns for the Beavers.

He is a former three-star prospect and ranked as the No. 35 running back in the class of 2022, and ranked as the No. 61 player in Texas. As a transfer, he ranks as the No. 34 best player and No. 2 running back.

The Oregon State transfer entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 9.

Nationals option Trey Lipscomb, activate Nick Senzel

Nationals option Trey Lipscomb and activate Nick Senzel.

Washington optioned former Vol Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

The move comes after former Vol Nick Senzel was activated from the 10-day injured listed by the Nationals.

Lipscomb made his Major League Baseball debut with Washington on March 30 after Senzel was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured right thumb.

Senzel made his 2024 debut with the Nationals on Monday at Los Angeles. He started at third base and went 1-for-3 and recorded one walk versus the Dodgers.

Senzel signed a one-year contract with the Nationals during the offseason.

PHOTOS: A look at Trey Lipscomb through the years

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Kim Caldwell announces Tennessee coaching staff

Lady Vols’ head coach Kim Caldwell announces Tennessee basketball staff.

Kim Caldwell was introduced as the Lady Vols’ basketball head coach on April 9.

Caldwell announced her Tennessee assistant coaching staff on Tuesday.

Roman Tubner (former associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Alabama), Gabe Lazo (former associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Mississippi State), Jenna Burdette (former associate head coach at Marshall) and Angel Rizor (former assistant coach at Marshall) are part of Caldwell’s staff at Tennessee.

“I am very pleased to welcome our new coaching staff members to Rocky Top,” Caldwell said. “It’s an outstanding group of high-energy coaches that is gifted in the areas of recruiting, teaching, motivating, mentoring and player development. I’m so excited to get our basketball team on the court with this group and can’t wait to see what we can collectively do as a staff to help our current players and future Lady Vols become the best they can possibly be.”

PHOTOS: Kim Caldwell introduced as Tennessee’s basketball head coach

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How to watch Tennessee-Bellarmine baseball game

How to watch the Tennessee-Bellarmine baseball game on Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

No. 3 Tennessee (30-6, 10-5 SEC) enters Week 10 of the college baseball season.

The Vols will host Bellarmine (6-29, 5-10 ASUN) on Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball poll.

First pitch between the Vols and Knights is slated for 6 p.m. EDT and can be watched on SEC Network+. Andy Brock (play-by-play) and Caylan Arnold (analyst) will be on the call.

Sophomore Marcus Phillips (0-0) is slated to make his first start at Tennessee against Bellarmine.

Tennessee leads the all time series versus the Knights, 3-0. The Vols have outscored Bellarmine, 39-9, in its three prior meetings.

READ: Tennessee baseball’s top 25 rankings after Week 9

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Photos of Rickea Jackson at 2024 WNBA draft

Photos of Lady Vols’ Rickea Jackson at the 2024 WNBA draft.

The 2024 WNBA draft was held on Monday at Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York.

Tennessee forward Rickea Jackson was selected by Los Angeles in the first round (No. 4 overall). She is the fourth consecutive Lady Vol selected in the first round of the WNBA draft during the last four years.

The Lady Vols have produced 44 all time selections in WNBA college drafts and 46 including elite drafts.

Jackson averaged 20.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game during the 2023-24 season at Tennessee. She played for the Lady Vols from 2022-24 after transferring from Mississippi State.

Below are photos of Jackson at the 2024 WNBA draft.

Tennessee linebacker enters NCAA transfer portal

Tennessee linebacker enters the NCAA transfer portal.

Tennessee junior linebacker Elijah Herring entered the NCAA transfer portal on Monday.

“I’d like to thank coach (Josh) Heupel and the University of Tennessee for the opportunity to play in my home state,” Herring said. “I appreciate all the support from the entire staff, my teammates, and fans. I have decided to enter the transfer portal and pursue other college opportunities. Love the Vols!”

Herring played in all 12 regular-season games last season, including the Citrus Bowl against Iowa.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound linebacker led the Vols in tackles last season with 80, including four for a loss. He also recorded 0.5 sack and one pass deflection in 2023.

Herring was a three-star prospect and ranked as the No. 749 player in the class of 2022. He ranked as the No. 59 edge rusher and No. 26 player in Tennessee.

Herring has two years of eligibility remaining.

Rickea Jackson selected by Los Angeles in WNBA draft

Rickea Jackson selected No. 4 in WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.

Tennessee forward Rickea Jackson was selected by Los Angeles in the first round of the 2024 WNBA draft.

Jackson was the No. 4 overall selection in the draft, which was held Monday at Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York.

The Sparks were 17-23 in 2023 and have missed the playoffs for the last three seasons. Los Angeles also had the No. 2 overall pick and selected Stanford’s Cameron Brink.

Jackson was recently named honorable mention by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.

She also earned honorable mention All-America honors two times at Mississippi State.

Jackson was a first-team All-SEC standout and has received All-America honorable mention acclaims from USBWA and the Associated Press.

Jackson received all-conference honors from USA TODAY Sports and the league’s coaches. She was also a finalist for the Cheryl Miller Award for a second consecutive year, recognizing the nation’s top forward.

The former Lady Vol averaged 20.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game during the 2023-24 season.

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Former Hofstra transfer guard commits to Tennessee

Former Hofstra transfer guard Darlinstone Dubar commits to Tennessee.

Former Hofstra guard Darlinstone Dubar announced his commitment to Tennessee on Monday.

Dubar will have one season of eligibility remaining with the Vols.

Dubar originally signed with Iowa State on Nov. 19, 2019. He transferred to Hofstra on April 19, 2021.

The 6-foot-8, 211-pound four-star transfer is from Scotland Campus High School in Scotland, Pennsylvania.

Dubar ranks as the No. 73 overall transfer and No. 14 small forward. As a prospect he was ranked the No. 42 small forward in the class of 2020, and No. 5 player in Pennsylvania.

Dubar averages 11.7 points, five rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

Tennessee has one commitment in its 2024 recruiting class. Bishop Boswell, combo guard, signed on Nov. 8, 2023. Dubar is the first portal addition for the Vols in the 2024 recruiting class.

Marcus Phillips scheduled for first start at Tennessee

Pitcher Marcus Phillips is scheduled for his first start at Tennessee.

No. 3 Tennessee (30-6, 10-5 SEC) will host Bellarmine (6-29, 5-10 ASUN) on Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball poll.

Sophomore Marcus Phillips (0-0) is slated to make his first start at Tennessee against Bellarmine. He has appeared in eight contests during his first season with the Vols in 2024, recording eight strikeouts and a 1.35 ERA.

Phillips earned his first career save by retiring the final two batters against Illinois on March 8.

Phillips transferred to Tennessee from Iowa Western Community College ahead of the 2024 campaign. He is from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

READ: SEC baseball power rankings after Week 9

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Charlotte transfer forward to visit Tennessee

Charlotte transfer forward to visit Tennessee basketball.

Transfer center Igor Milicic Jr. is scheduled to visit Tennessee, according to On3.

Milicic Jr. committed to Virginia on June 1, 2021. He transferred to Charlotte on April 25, 2022, and entered the NCAA transfer portal again on March 25.

There are not recruiting or transfer rankings currently for Milicic Jr. from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 or ESPN.

The 6-foot-10, 224-pound center played at Orange Academy in Weißenhorn, Germany. He is originally from Croatia.

Milicic Jr. averages 8.5 points, 0.9 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game. He is a former third-team All-American AAC selection.

Tennessee has one commitment in its 2024 recruiting class. Bishop Boswell, a combo guard, signed on Nov. 8, 2023.

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