"There's a chance that the SEC tournament could be potentially harder than making it to the Final Four," said Pearl . "You're talking about facing higher ranked teams than you wou

Mackenly Randolph is basically basketball royalty. The 6’0” University of Louisville freshman has sat courtside while watching — and learning from — some of the sport’s most influential athletes. She moved to California after her dad, former NBA player Zach Randolph (or Z-Bo to fans) was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Sacramento Kings

What Rick Barnes said before practice Wednesday at Food City Center, previewing No. 6 Tennessee in the SEC Tournament this weekend at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville: If it feels different this time of year “Well,

Grant Hurst has been a walk-on with Tennessee basketball for the past two seasons. He plans to be a coach in the future.

No. 4 Tennessee (24-6, 11-6 SEC) suffered an upset, 78-76, loss at unranked Ole Miss (21-9, 10-7 SEC) on Wednesday. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Ole Miss went on an 8-2 run after trailing the Vols with five minutes remaining in the contest.