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Former Vols’ NBA results for Nov. 3

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

The NBA tipped off its first in-season tournament Friday.

Two former Vols competed in the event and one did not play due to a coach’s decision.

Denver defeated Dallas, 125-114, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Grant Williams started at forward for the Mavericks. He totaled 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal.

He converted 4-of-10 field goal attempts, 3-for-7 three-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.

Miami defeated Washington, 121-114, at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

Josh Richardson totaled 10 points, five assists and three rebounds in 23 minutes.

He converted 4-of-6 field goal attempts, 1-for-2 three point attempts and 1-of-1 free throw attempts.

Brooklyn defeated Chicago, 109-107, at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Julian Phillips did not play for the Bulls due to a coach’s decision.

Former Citadel transfer guard commits to Tennessee

Former Citadel guard Kaylan Makan announced his commitment to Tennessee.

Former Citadel guard Kaylan Makan announced his commitment to Tennessee on Monday.

Makan will have three seasons of eligibility remaining with the Vols.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard is from Little Rock, Arkansas.

Makan saw action in two games as a true freshman at The Citadel last season. He played five total minutes and recorded one rebound.

Before signing with The Citadel, Makan played at Pulaski Academy and Hargrave Military Academy. As a junior, Makan averaged 12 points per game, while shooting 48 percent from the three-point line and making 52 three-pointers.

He scored 53 points and made 15 three-pointers in a single game at Hargrave during his senior season.

Makan is the fourth transfer portal addition for the Vols this offseason. USC Upstate guard Jordan Gainey, Harvard forward Chris Ledlum, and Northern Colorado forward Dalton Knecht have also committed to Tennessee.

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NCAA Tournament: Tennessee-Duke basketball postgame social media buzz

A look at Tennessee-Duke basketball postgame social media buzz.

No. 4 seed Tennessee (25-10, 11-7 SEC) defeated No. 5 seed Duke (27-9, 14-6 ACC), 65-52, Saturday at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

The Vols advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament and will face the winner of the No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic and No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson game.

Olivier Nkamhoua led the Vols with 27 points and five rebounds, while shooting over 76 percent from the field. Santiago Vescovi contributed 14 points, five rebounds and five assists.

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PHOTOS: Tennessee defeats Duke in NCAA Tournament

Following Tennessee’s second-round win over Duke, Vols Wire looks at postgame social media buzz. Tennessee-Duke postgame social media buzz is listed below.

Rick Barnes previews NCAA Tournament matchup versus Duke

Rick Barnes discusses Tennessee’s second round NCAA Tournament matchup versus Duke.

No. 4 seed Tennessee (24-10, 11-7 SEC) will play No. 5 seed Duke (27-8, 14-6 ACC) Saturday at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

Tennessee defeated No. 13 seed Louisiana, 58-55, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Duke advanced after defeating No. 12 seed Oral Roberts, 74-51, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

PHOTOS: Tennessee defeats Louisiana in 2023 NCAA Tournament

2023 NCAA Tournament: Tennessee-Duke basketball all-time series

Ahead of the Tennessee-Duke matchup, Vols’ head coach Rick Barnes met with media.

Barnes discussed the Vols’ second-round matchup versus Duke in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Barnes’ media availability is listed below.

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2023 NCAA Tournament: How to watch Tennessee-Duke basketball game

How to watch the second-round NCAA Tournament game between Tennessee and Duke on Saturday.

No. 4 seed Tennessee (24-10, 11-7 SEC) will play No. 5 seed Duke (27-8, 14-6 ACC) Saturday at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

The winner of the Tennessee-Duke matchup will advance to the Sweet 16 on March 23. Potential opponents will be determined on Friday after the conclusion of first-round games.

Tennessee defeated No. 13 seed Louisiana, 58-55, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. The win is Tennessee’s seventh consecutive victory versus Louisiana since 1985.

2023 NCAA Tournament: Tennessee-Duke basketball all-time series

Below is game day and broadcast information for the Tennessee-Duke NCAA Tournament matchup on Saturday at Amway Center.

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NCAA Tournament: Tennessee-Louisiana basketball postgame social media buzz

A look at Tennessee-Louisiana basketball postgame social media buzz.

No. 4 seed Tennessee (24-10, 11-7 SEC) defeated No. 13 seed Louisiana (26-8, 13-5 Sun Belt), 58-55, Thursday at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

Tennessee advances to play No. 5 seed Duke in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament on Saturday at 2:40 p.m. EDT (CBS).

Tyreke Key led the Volunteers with 12 points and four rebounds, while Jahmai Mashack contributed 11 points and three assists for the Vols.

With the win, Tennessee improves to 3-0 against the Ragin’ Cajuns in the NCAA Tournament (1982, 2000).

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Following Tennessee’s first round win over Louisiana, Vols Wire looks at postgame social media buzz. Tennessee-Louisiana postgame social media buzz is listed below.

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Josiah-Jordan James discusses NCAA Tournament matchup versus Louisiana

Josiah-Jordan James discusses Tennessee’s NCAA Tournament matchup versus Louisiana.

No. 4 seed Tennessee (23-10, 11-7 SEC) will play No. 13 seed Louisiana (26-7, 13-5 Sun Belt) Thursday at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James met with media ahead of the first-round matchup against Louisiana.

James averaged 10.1 points per game for the Vols this season.

2023 NCAA Tournament: How to watch Tennessee-Louisiana basketball game

NCAA Tournament: Tennessee-Louisiana basketball score predictions

In the 2023 Southeastern Conference Tournament, James had one of his best performances of the season, recording 20 points and seven rebounds against Ole Miss on March 9.

James discussed Tennessee’s first round matchup versus Louisiana in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. James’ media availability is listed below.

2023 NCAA Tournament: How To Watch Tennessee-Louisiana basketball game

How to watch the first round NCAA Tournament game between Tennessee and Louisiana on Thursday.

No. 4 seed Tennessee (23-10, 11-7 SEC) will play No. 13 seed Louisiana (26-7, 13-5 Sun Belt) Thursday at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

The winner of the Tennessee-Louisiana matchup will advance to play the winner between No. 5 seed Duke and No. 12 seed Oral Roberts in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Tennessee’s basketball history as a No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament

Tennessee is ranked No. 21 in the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll entering Thursday’s matchup.

Below is game day and broadcast information for the Tennessee-Louisiana NCAA Tournament matchup on Thursday at Amway Center.

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SEC Tournament: Tennessee-Missouri basketball postgame social media buzz

A look at Tennessee-Missouri basketball postgame social media buzz.

No. 5 seed Tennessee (23-10, 11-7 SEC) lost to No. 4 seed Missouri (24-8, 11-7 SEC), 79-71, Friday in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Santiago Vescovi led the Vols with 17 points, while Tyreke Key contributed 16 points and five rebounds off the bench. Oliver Nkamhoua finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Missouri guard D’Moi Hodge led all scorers with 26 points. Kobe Brown finished the game with 24 points and nine rebounds for the Tigers.

After defeating Tennessee, Missouri advances to face No. 1 seed Alabama in the SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday (1 p.m. EST, ESPN).

PHOTOS: Tennessee-Missouri basketball in 2023 SEC Tournament

Following Tennessee’s loss against Missouri, Vols Wire looks at postgame social media buzz. Tennessee-Missouri postgame social media buzz is listed below.

SEC Tournament: How to watch Tennessee-Missouri basketball game

How to watch the quarterfinal SEC Tournament game between Tennessee and Missouri on Friday.

No. 5 seed Tennessee (23-9, 11-7 SEC) will play No. 4 seed Missouri (23-8, 11-7 SEC) Friday at Bridgestone Arena in the quarterfinals of the 2023 SEC Tournament in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Vols advanced to Friday’s contest after defeating No. 13 seed Ole Miss (12-22, 3-15 SEC), 70-55, Thursday in the second round of the SEC Tournament.

Tennessee is ranked No. 19 in the final regular season USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll entering Friday’s matchup.

The Volunteers are seeking its sixth conference tournament championship in school history.

PHOTOS: Tennessee basketball defeats Ole Miss in SEC Tournament

Below is game day and broadcast information for the Tennessee-Missouri SEC Tournament matchup on Friday at Bridgestone Arena.