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Mike Strange: Plenty of questions remain, but first step at least shows direction Published 11/3/2011 at 11:21 p.m. 32 comments
Tennessee basketball got a fresh start Thursday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. An exhibition losing streak has been nipped in the bud.
Cuonzo Martin sets intense tone at first practice Published 10/14/2011 at 9:28 p.m. 22 comments
Thompson-Boling Arena was transformed into floor-burn central Friday afternoon.
Trae Golden shows off improved game Published 6/28/2011 at 7:57 p.m. 11 comments
Tennessee rising sophomore point guard Trae Golden is playing basketball with a smile again. And the reasons why should bring a smile to the faces of UT fans, too.
Phone calls part of NCAA investigation; UT adds software to combat excessiveness Published 5/28/2011 at 10:36 p.m. 13 comments
For 22 months, NCAA enforcement officials combed through records and interviewed a variety of coaches, players and players' parents before the University of Tennessee received its Notice of Allegations in February for 12 major violations.
John Adams: UT hoops wins big at graduation Published 5/12/2011 at 10:52 p.m. 18 comments
The University of Tennessee's two basketball teams won big but with little fanfare this week. Graduation is like that.
Melvin Goins experiment ends for UT football Updated 5/11/2011 at 11:26 p.m. 21 comments
The experiment produced a couple highlights in the spring. But ultimately the attempted transition from basketball to football for Melvin Goins was short-lived.
Seniors take home UT basketball awards Published 4/28/2011 at 10:15 p.m. 21 comments
The Tennessee men’s basketball program held a private team dinner Thursday night at The Foundry in downtown Knoxville. The event provided an opportunity to recognize the many highlights the Vols enjoyed on the court and in the classroom this past ...
Vols' Melvin Goins still playing 'point guard' for now Published 4/14/2011 at 7:15 a.m. 5 comments
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Melvin Goins has noticed plenty of differences between the hardwoods of Tennessee's basketball courts and the football practice fields.
Tauren Poole, Da'Rick Rogers, Derek Dooley among latest videos on GoVolsXtra Published 4/12/2011 at 8:45 a.m. 1 comment
Here are the latest video clips posted to GoVolsxtra.
Justin Wilcox boosting defensive playbook this spring Published 3/31/2011 at 9:41 p.m. 29 comments
The playbook Tennessee's defensive players carry around this spring is a bit heavier in both a literal and figurative sense.
Spring practice, coach announcement in video Published 3/30/2011 at 7:28 a.m. 3 comments
Spring footblal, new basketball coach among recent video clips posted to GoVolsxtra.
UT point guard Melvin Goins practices with the football team Updated 3/29/2011 at 9:30 p.m. 50 comments
Tennessee had a familiar face in a new place at Tuesday's spring football practice. Melvin Goins, a point guard on the UT basketball team for the past two years, donned pads and worked with the Vols' secondary.
John Adams: Excitement factor could be the difference Published 3/13/2011 at 11:11 p.m. 40 comments
In a season that stretches from November into March, pre-Christmas basketball easily is forgotten. Fortunately for Tennessee, the NCAA tournament selection committee didn’t forget.
Vols hold on to beat Arkansas in SEC first round, 74-68 Updated 3/11/2011 at 12:21 a.m. 160 comments
ATLANTA - Tennessee went a long way in solidifying its chances of making a school-record sixth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. But the Vols' 74-68 victory over Arkansas (18-13) in the first round of the SEC tournament at the Georgia Dome ...
Long range, Longer odds: 3-point shooting at lowest point of Pearl's tenure Published 3/8/2011 at 11:24 p.m. 21 comments
Tennessee guard Scotty Hopson, right, attempts a 3-pointer over Florida's Alex Tyus during the Gators' 81-75 overtime win in Knoxville on Jan. 11.