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NBA Summer League: Former Vols’ July 16 results

A look at how former Vols performed in the NBA Summer League Sunday.

Two former Vols competed in the NBA Summer League Sunday.

Games were contested at Cox Pavilion and Thomas & Mack Center.

Cleveland defeated Brooklyn, 102-99, at Thomas & Mack Center.

Kennedy Chandler started and played 35 minutes. He totaled 11 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals.

He converted 5-of-16 field goal attempts and 1-for-6 three-point attempts.

The Lakers defeated the Clippers, 104-103, at Thomas & Mack Center.

Jordan Bowden recorded six points, one rebound, one assist and one steal in 11 minutes.

He converted 2-of-6 field goal attempts, 1-for-5 three-point attempts and 1-for-2 free throw attempts.

Dallas defeated Atlanta, 101-80, at Cox Pavilion.

Uros Plavsic and Yves Pons did not play for the Hawks due to a coach’s decision.

Philadelphia defeated New Orleans, 117-114, at Cox Pavilion. Jaden Springer was inactive for the 76ers.

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NBA Summer League: Former Vols’ July 13 results

A look at how former Vols performed in the NBA Summer League Thursday.

Five Former Vols competed in the NBA Summer League Thursday.

Games were contested at Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cleveland defeated Chicago, 87-83, at Thomas & Mack Center.

Julian Phillips started for the Bulls and played 26 minutes. He totaled 12 points, two rebounds, one steal and one block.

Phillips converted 4-of-10 field goal attempts and 4-of-5 free throw attempts.

Atlanta defeated Philadelphia, 99-98, at Cox Pavilion.

Jaden Springer started and played 32 minutes for the 76ers. He recorded 29 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Springer converted 8-of-16 field goal attempts, 2-of-5 three-point attempts and 11-of-11 free throw attempts.

Uros Plavsic totaled four points and eight rebounds in 14 minutes for Atlanta. He converted 2-of-8 field goal attempts.

Yves Pons played eight minutes for Atlanta, recording two points and two rebounds.

Brooklyn defeated Toronto, 99-94, at Thomas & Mack Center.

Kennedy Chandler started and played 33 minutes for the Nets, recording 15 points, eight rebounds, four steals and three assists.

Chandler converted 6-of-22 field goal attempts and 3-of-8 free throw attempts.

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NBA Summer League: Former Vols’ July 12 results

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

Two former Vols competed in the NBA Summer League Wednesday.

Games were contested at Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated Memphis, 83-74, at Cox Pavilion.

Jordan Bowden totaled five points, three assists and two rebounds in 12 minutes for Los Angeles. He converted 2-of-7 field goal attempts and 1-of-5 three-point attempts.

Atlanta defeated Minnesota, 98-93, at Thomas & Mack Center.

Uros Plavsic made his summer league debut and played 17 minutes for the Hawks.

He recorded seven points, two rebounds and one assist. He converted 3-of-4 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.

Yves Pons did not play for the Hawks due to a coach’s decision.

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Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic will forgo final season, pursue pro career

Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic will forgo his final season and pursue a professional career.

Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic announced his intentions to stay in the 2023 NBA draft and forgo his final season with the Vols.

The 7-foot-1, 265-pound forward played in over 100 games with 45 starts over four seasons at Tennessee.

Plavsic finished his career averaging 3.7 points, 0.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game, while shooting 47 percent from the field.

He scored a career-high 19 points on 9-for-11 shooting against Kentucky on Jan. 14. The former Vol also set a career-high with 10 rebounds against Georgia on March 1.

Plavsic also played a role off the bench in Tennessee’s upset win over No. 1 Alabama, scoring 10 points on 4-for-4 shooting with four rebounds.

He transferred to Tennessee prior to the 2019 season after spending one season at Arizona State.

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Uros Plavsic previews NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game versus FAU

Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic previews the Vols’ NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game versus FAU.

No. 4 seed Tennessee (25-10) will play No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

Tipoff between the Vols and Owls is slated for 9 p.m. EDT from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.

TBS will televise the Sweet 16 matchup. Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Jim Jackson (analyst) and Allie LaForce (reporter) will be on the call.

Tennessee enters Thursday’s contest after defeating No. 13 seed Louisiana, 58-55, in the first-round and Duke, 65-52, in the second-round.

PHOTOS: Tennessee defeats Louisiana in 2023 NCAA Tournament

PHOTOS: Tennessee defeats Duke in 2023 NCAA Tournament

Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic met with media Monday and previewed the Sweet 16 matchup. Plavsic’s media availability can be watched below.

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.

Uros Plavsic attends Tennessee-Alabama baseball series finale in fur coat, daddy hat

Vols’ basketball player Uros Plavsic attends Tennessee-Alabama baseball series finale in a fur coat and pink daddy hat.

Tennessee basketball junior forward Uros Plavsic attended the Vols’ baseball series finale against Alabama Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Plavsic attended the contest in a fur coat and a pink daddy hat. A fur coat and a pink daddy hat are used for celebrating when the Vols hit home runs.

No. 1 Tennessee (33-3, 14-1 SEC) defeated Alabama (24-13, 8-7 SEC), 15-4.

Sunday’s victory clinched a series win against the Crimson Tide. The Vols have recorded four series sweeps and a series win through the first five weeks of Southeastern Conference play.

Tennessee has a five-game lead in the SEC East division.

The 7-foot, 251-pound Plavsic has appeared in 67 games for Tennessee since the 2019-20 season.

Uros Plavsic (center). Game No. 3 of the Tennessee-Alabama baseball series at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 17, 2022. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

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Uroš Plavšić ruled eligible to compete, effective immediately

Uroš Plavšić ruled eligible.

KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee announced Tuesday that Uroš Plavšić is eligible to compete for the Vols immediately.

Who is Uroš Plavšić?

UT press release:

The NCAA’s Committee for Legislative Relief notified the University of Tennessee Athletics Compliance staff Tuesday that men’s basketball student-athlete Uros Plavsic has been ruled eligible to compete, effective immediately.

“We appreciate the committee’s work as this process ran its course,” UT Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer said. “We’re thrilled that Uros will receive his opportunity to compete and that he no longer stands to lose a year of his eligibility. Our compliance staff put a great deal of work and persistence into achieving this outcome. This is the right decision.”

A native of Ivanjica, Serbia, Plavsic enrolled at UT in May as a transfer from Arizona State. The 7-footer redshirted last season at ASU and now suits up as a redshirt freshman for the Vols.