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Juco forward Jasmine Phillips commits to Lady Vols - GoVolsXtra
The source requested anonymity because an official announcement hasn't been made. Phillips, an athletic wing player, averaged 16.8 points per game last season for Louisburg, which finished third in the national junior college Division II tournament.
Vols to play home-and-home basketball series with Virginia - GoVolsXtra
The source requested anonymity because the schedule has not been released and is not authorized to comment. The Vols have not played the Cavaliers since March 18, 2007, when UT defeated Virginia 77-74 in the second round of the NCAA tournament in ...
Source: Rich Bisaccia no longer a candidate for Vols' special teams coach job - GoVolsXtra
The source requested anonymity because it is not authorized to speak publicly about personnel matters. With the naming of John Palermo as the new defensive line coach, the Vols are still in the market for two assistants. A special teams coach will ...
Trae Golden questionable for Georgia game - GoVolsXtra
According to two men's basketball team sources at the game who requested anonymity because no decision has been made if or when Golden will play, Golden turned his left ankle in Monday's practice. Golden originally injured his left ankle on the final ...
Point guard Cory Stanton transferring to UT - GoVolsXtra
The source spoke on condition of anonymity because he could not speak publicly about the matter, which was first reported by Govols247.com. Stanton is not officially on the team yet, and he won't be able to practice until he has been admitted into ...
Source: WR DeAnthony Arnett seeking release from scholarship - GoVolsXtra
Arnett's father has battled health issues and his conditioned has not improved since Arnett enrolled at UT, according to the source, which requested anonymity because the release process is ongoing. UT officials could not be reached for comment. ...
Source: UT talks with Alabama's Dave Hart, has not yet offered AD job - GoVolsXtra
The source requested anonymity because UT has not formally acknowledged any candidates for the position during the search. Meanwhile, The Associated Press reported a person familiar with the situation says UT has offered the job to Hart. ...
Sources: UT escapes further NCAA sanctions; Bruce Pearl, ex-assistants not so ... - GoVolsXtra
The multiple sources requested anonymity because the NCAA is set to announce the findings from June's Committee on Infractions hearing Wednesday. Former men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl will receive a three-year show cause penalty while his three ...
Cal State Fullerton's Dave Serrano is Tennessee's new baseball coach - GoVolsXtra
The source asked to remain anonymous because the hire to replace Todd Raleigh has not been officially announced. Serrano, who was in Knoxville for an interview today, served as an assistant on Rod Delmonico's staff at UT from 1995-96. ...
Next AD hire might break new ground - GoVolsXtra
One of UT's major boosters, speaking on a condition of anonymity, said he has learned through discussions with the UT administration that the school does not want an AD with previous ties to the school. Both UT President Joe DiPietro and Cheek are ...
Cuonzo Martin expected to hire Nebraska's Tracy Webster - GoVolsXtra
The source, who requested anonymity because the hire is not yet official, said the 39-year-old Webster will be the third and final assistant coach hired by Martin. The Vols still have openings for graduate assistant coaches and a director of basketball ...
Rick Byrd interviews; Lawrence Frank interested in UT job - GoVolsXtra
The sources each requested anonymity because details of UT's search haven't been made public. CBSsports.com reported Saturday that Xavier coach Chris Mack turned down an eight-year contract worth nearly $2 million a year after being contacted by Parker ...
Richmond coach Chris Moody added to UT's search list - GoVolsXtra
The source requested anonymity because Richmond has not been contacted. Mooney, a 38-year-old who played at Princeton, has been head coach at Richmond since 2005, compiling a 112-86 record heading into tonight's NCAA tournament Sweet 16 game against ...
UT player received extra tickets for Kentucky game; Cheek overseeing search ... - GoVolsXtra
According to the source, who requested anonymity because the details haven't been made public, the infraction was handled internally, with the price of the tickets reimbursed by the player. UT athletic director Mike Hamilton said in a statement ...
March violation by UT: 'current player' received extra tickets for Kentucky game - GoVolsXtra
According to the source, who requested anonymity, the infraction was handled internally, with the price of the tickets reimbursed. UT athletic director Mike Hamilton said in a statement released late Monday night on the firing of coach Bruce Pearl, ...
Focus turns to Bruce Pearl's future at UT after loss to Michigan - GoVolsXtra
Hamilton called Pearl and apologized after the interview aired on Wednesday, and later that night, he told Pearl and the coaching staff in person that his remarks were "misconstrued," according to multiple sources who asked to remain anonymous because ...
Mike Hamilton apologizes to Bruce Pearl - GoVolsXtra
The sources asked to remain anonymous because of Pearl's uncertain and sensitive status. Pearl confirmed he had talked to Hamilton at Thursday's press conference in Time Warner Cable Arena, but he declined to reveal what was said. ...
Hamilton says Pearl's job to be reviewed after NCAA tournament - GoVolsXtra
The sources asked not to be identified because UT is in its 90-day response window. "We said we wanted him (Pearl) to be our coach, short of some events that would cause that to not be the case,'' Hamilton said in the radio interview. ...
Jordan McRae not available for Vols due to undisclosed injury - GoVolsXtra
Woolridge stayed in Knoxville and missed Thursday's game against Arkansas to focus on academics, though it was not an eligibility issue, the source said. Neither player has figured prominently in UT's rotation this season. McRae hasn't played since ...
Chuck Smith a Vol for life - GoVolsXtra
The official requested anonymity as the subject matter concerned personnel. Smith denied that he was fired, but no matter how the move is officially described, the Vols are moving on with Lance Thompson sliding down to fill the void on the line and ...
NCAA uncovers half-truths, lies and violations in UT men's basketball - GoVolsXtra
Two sources in the UT athletic department who requested anonymity because of the NCAA case has not been completed, said Hamilton has been aware of the so-called “bump” violation, which refers to an unintentional impermissible contact. ...
UT could release notice of NCAA allegations as early as Wednesday - GoVolsXtra
Two sources in the UT athletic department, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the case is ongoing, said Tuesday night the university has been notified that the letter of allegations will arrive this week. The letter will serve notice of the ...
UT clears Renaldo Woolridge, although witnesses confirm video took place in ... - GoVolsXtra
Zekry, who originally asked not to be identified because the publicity may hurt the bar, told the News Sentinel on Sunday that Woolridge "shot the video to ...
Donors were on team bus during Jordan McRae incident - GoVolsXtra
Sources that witnessed what happened after that, speaking on the condition of anonymity because UT is not releasing the details of the incident, ...
Jordan McRae out of practice - GoVolsXtra
Sources close to the team, speaking on the condition of anonymity because UT is not releasing the details of the case, said McRae got into a verbal ...