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Memphis Melrose junior guard commits to Tennessee Published 1/25/2010 at 12:15 a.m. 44 comments
MEMPHIS - Having played before whom he intends to be his college coach last Monday at FedExForum, Melrose High School junior guard Chris Jones said late Sunday night he has committed to the University of Tennessee.
Derek Dooley playing catch-up Published 1/22/2010 at 6:28 a.m. 39 comments
When new University of Tennessee football assistant Terry Joseph showed up just across the Mississippi border this week to visit highly touted Olive Branch High offensive linemen Shon Coleman and Damien Robinson, he had to take a deep breath.
Vol recruit Harris: 'I won't get caught up in all of that' Published 1/3/2010 at 7:09 p.m. 42 comments
Tennessee recruits Tobias Harris and Trae Golden have read the headlines and seen their share of ESPN updates on the Vols’ recent off-court troubles.
Lady Vol signee sets scoring mark Published 12/6/2009 at 8:44 p.m. 5 comments
FLORESVILLE, Texas - Meighan Simmons had just become the greatest scorer in San Antonio girls basketball history, but the Cibolo Steele High guard was the only one in the gym who didn't hear the announcement.
Forward Pinkston commits to Villanova Updated 12/4/2009 at 5:41 p.m. 21 comments
Power forward Jayvaughn Pinkston, one of Tennessee's top recruiting targets, has committed to sign with Villanova in the spring period, according to numerous reports.
Tobias Harris sat in upper deck during UT game Updated 11/18/2009 at 9:46 p.m. 54 comments
How does a 6-foot-8 high school All-American attend at Tennessee men’s basketball game incognito?
Golden makes it official; report says Pinkston to sign Wednesday Updated 11/17/2009 at 9:57 p.m. 57 comments
Trae Golden signed on with the Tennessee men's basketball Class of 2010 Tuesday morning, giving the Vols the quality point guard they needed.
Ridgeway's Black picks Memphis Updated 11/16/2009 at 6:32 p.m. 36 comments
Ridgeway High senior power forward Tarik Black said Monday he will sign with the University of Memphis, giving the Tigers four 2010 signees rated among the nation’s top 50 prospects.
Golden to sign with Vols on Tuesday Published 11/16/2009 at 12:07 p.m. 14 comments
The Tennessee men's basketball team will add a second signee to its class of 2010 on Tuesday.
Guard duo prepared to sign with Vols Updated 11/12/2009 at 10:21 a.m. 32 comments
The Tennessee men's basketball 2010 signing class remains a work in progress, with the first signed letter of intent expected Thursday.
Avant is better off for having a hoops break Published 11/10/2009 at 7:30 p.m. 5 comments
Lauren Avant has waited a long time for this week.
Five-star commitment for 2011 class liked black jersey; commits to Pearl, Vols Updated 11/1/2009 at 9:02 p.m. 33 comments
The Tennessee men's basketball team landed its first verbal commitment in the class of 2011, dipping into Georgia for five-star point guard Kevin Ware.
Family atmosphere, school spirit impressed Harris Published 10/12/2009 at 11:00 p.m. 11 comments
Tobias Harris, the nation's No. 1-rated power forward, had one question he wanted answered during his official visit to Tennessee.
Tobias Harris on visit to UT: looking for best plan as player, student Updated 10/9/2009 at 1:39 p.m. 19 comments
Tobias Harris said he plans to make a verbal commitment before the start of his high school basketball season and could sign in the November early period.
Simmons narrows basketball choices to Lady Vols, LSU Updated 10/6/2009 at 11:06 p.m. 14 comments
Meighan Simmons, a 5-foot-9 shooting guard from Steele High in Cibolo, Texas, told the San Antonio Express-News on Monday night that she has narrowed her college choices to Tennessee and LSU.