The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team debuted during the 1908-09 season.
Throughout its history, the Vols have won championships with many legends playing for Tennessee.
Some of Tennessee’s legends have their jersey numbers retired: Chris Lofton (No. 5), Dale Ellis (No. 14), Allan Houston (No. 20), Ernie Grunfeld (No. 22) and Bernard King (No. 53).
In NCAA Tournament play, the Vols have advanced to the Elite Eight one time in 2010 under head coach Bruce Pearl. Tennessee has advanced to the Sweet 16 in 1967, 1981, 2000, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2014 and 2019.
The Vols have appeared in the NCAA Tournament in the following seasons: 1967, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1989, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022.
Tennessee has experienced success in SEC Tournament play through the years, winning five championships (1936, 1941, 1943, 1979, 2022).
The Vols have won the league regular-season title in 1936, 1941, 1943, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 2000, 2008 and 2018.
Ahead of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Vols Wire looks at Tennessee’s all-time basketball coaches and student-athletes. Tennessee’s all-time men’s basketball team is listed below.