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Standings - SEC
| Teams | W | L | Pct | Conf | GB | L10 | Stk |
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| Alab | 12 | 3 | .800 | 7-0 | - | 9-1 | W8 |
| LSU | 10 | 3 | .769 | 5-2 | 2.0 | 8-2 | L1 |
| Tenn | 10 | 2 | .833 | 4-2 | 2.5 | 8-2 | L1 |
| MisSt | 9 | 4 | .667 | 4-2 | 2.5 | 6-2 | L1 |
| Fla | 7 | 4 | .636 | 4-3 | 3.0 | 6-4 | W1 |
| Mizzu | 9 | 2 | .818 | 3-2 | 3.0 | 8-2 | W2 |
| KY | 3 | 8 | .292 | 2-2 | 3.5 | 2-7 | L2 |
| SCar | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1-2 | 4.0 | 3-4 | L2 |
| Ark | 10 | 4 | .714 | 2-4 | 4.5 | 6-4 | L2 |
| Aub | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2-4 | 4.5 | 6-4 | W2 |
| TexAM | 7 | 5 | .583 | 2-4 | 4.5 | 5-5 | L1 |
| Miss | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2-4 | 4.5 | 4-6 | W1 |
| UGA | 8 | 4 | .667 | 1-4 | 5.0 | 6-4 | W1 |
| Vand | 4 | 6 | .400 | 0-4 | 5.5 | 4-6 | L4 |
Team Leaders
| Name | Total | |
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| PTS | John Fulkerson | 12.2 |
| REB | John Fulkerson | 6.2 |
| AST | Santiago Vescovi | 3.3 |
| ST | Josiah-Jordan James | 1.6 |
| BLK | Yves Pons | 2.0 |
| FG% | John Fulkerson | .542 |
| FT% | Santiago Vescovi | .870 |
| 3PT% | Jaden Springer | .563 |
| MIN | Santiago Vescovi | 28.2 |
| PF | Olivier Nkamhoua | 1.2 |
Team Rankings
| Total | SEC Rank | Div I Rank | |
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| PF | 74.8 | 7 | 116 |
| PA | 58.7 | 1 | 15 |
| REB | 34.1 | 9 | 122 |
| FG% | .453 | 6 | 123 |
| 3PTM | 5.9 | 11 | 299 |
| PF | 15.7 | 1 | 54 |
| ST/TO | 0.8 | 1 | 10 |
Latest Game - Jan 19, 2021
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Player News
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Springer (ankle) did not play in Tuesday's 75-49 loss to Florida. |
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Johnson will start Tuesday's game against Florida. |
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Fulkerson managed 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and one assist during Saturday's win over Vanderbilt. |
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Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes confirmed Monday that Anosike plans to return to the Volunteers in 2021-22 for a sixth and final season of eligibility, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports. "I don't think there's any question he will," Barnes said of Anosike remaining with the program in 2021-22. "I think it will be good for him." |
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Pons had eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in Saturday's victory over Texas A&M. |
Last 5 Games
| Date | Team | Result | |
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| Tue, Jan 19 | @Florida | L, 75-49 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Vanderbilt | W, 81-61 | Boxscore Recap |
| Tue, Jan 12 | @South Carolina | PPD | Boxscore Recap |
| Tue, Jan 12 | @Vanderbilt | PPD | Boxscore Recap |
| Sat, Jan 9 | @Texas A&M | W, 68-54 | Boxscore Recap |
Next 5 Games
| Date | Team | Time | |
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| Sat, Jan 23 | Missouri | 8:30PM EST | Preview |
| Tue, Jan 26 | Mississippi State | 7:00PM EST | Preview |
| Sat, Jan 30 | Kansas | 6:00PM EST | Preview |
| Tue, Feb 2 | @Mississippi | 7:00PM EST | Preview |
| Sat, Feb 6 | @Kentucky | 8:00PM EST | Preview |
Guard
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | High School |
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| Bailey, Victor | 6'4" | 179 | 09/28/1998 | 22 | 3 | Austin, TX, USA | ||
| Gaines, Davonte | 6'7" | 181 | 01/19/2000 | 21 | 2 | Buffalo, NY, USA | ||
| Gilbert, Kent | 6'1" | 164 | 0 | 1 | Greenville, NC, USA | |||
| James, Josiah-Jordan | 6'6" | 207 | 09/05/2000 | 20 | 2 | Charleston, SC, USA | ||
Johnson, Keon  |
6'5" | 186 | 0 | 1 | Shelbyville, TN, USA | |||
| Pons, Yves | 6'6" | 215 | 05/07/1999 | 21 | 4 | Fuveau, France | ||
Springer, Jaden  |
6'4" | 204 | 0 | 1 | Charlotte, NC, USA | |||
| Sulack, Isaiah | 6'5" | 170 | 0 | 2 | Knoxville, TN, USA | |||
| Vescovi, Santiago | 6'3" | 188 | 09/14/2001 | 19 | 2 | Montevideo, Uruguay |
Forward
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | High School |
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| Anosike, E.J. | 6'7" | 245 | 0 | 4 | East Orange, NJ, USA | |||
| Fulkerson, John | 6'9" | 215 | 04/29/1997 | 23 | 4 | Kingsport, TN, USA | ||
| Jancek, Brock | 6'8" | 222 | 07/31/1999 | 21 | 3 | Knoxville, TN, USA | ||
| Morris, Cole | 6'9" | 192 | 0 | 1 | Marietta, GA, USA | |||
| Nkamhoua, Olivier | 6'8" | 223 | 05/02/2000 | 20 | 2 | Helsinki, Finland | ||
| Pember, Drew | 6'10" | 190 | 06/14/2000 | 20 | 2 | Knoxville, TN, USA | ||
| Plavsic, Uros | 7' | 262 | 12/22/1998 | 22 | 2 | Ivanjica, Serbia | ||
| Walker, Corey | 6'8" | 219 | 0 | 1 | Hastings, FL, USA |
Game Information
| Average Age: 20.9 |
| Average Height: 6'6.6" |
| Average Weight: 203.6 |
Standard
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PTM | 3PTA | 3PT% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | ST | BLK | TO | PF |
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| Fulkerson, John F | 12 | 27.9 | 12.2 | 4.3 | 8.0 | .542 | 0.0 | 0.1 | .000 | 3.5 | 4.5 | .778 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Bailey, Victor G | 12 | 25.2 | 11.6 | 4.0 | 9.4 | .425 | 1.4 | 4.6 | .309 | 2.2 | 2.8 | .788 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
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Springer, Jaden G
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11 | 20.0 | 10.0 | 3.6 | 6.8 | .533 | 0.8 | 1.5 | .563 | 1.9 | 2.7 | .700 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Vescovi, Santiago G | 12 | 28.2 | 9.8 | 3.0 | 7.5 | .400 | 2.2 | 5.5 | .394 | 1.7 | 1.9 | .870 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
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Johnson, Keon G
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12 | 21.3 | 9.1 | 3.1 | 7.0 | .440 | 0.3 | 1.5 | .222 | 2.6 | 3.9 | .660 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| James, Josiah-Jordan G | 12 | 25.6 | 8.1 | 2.8 | 6.5 | .423 | 0.9 | 2.8 | .324 | 1.7 | 2.0 | .833 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.1 |
| Pons, Yves G,F | 12 | 27.4 | 7.3 | 3.1 | 7.3 | .420 | 0.3 | 1.8 | .190 | 0.8 | 1.2 | .714 | 1.3 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Nkamhoua, Olivier F | 11 | 7.1 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 2.4 | .654 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.3 | 0.6 | .429 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Anosike, E.J. F | 12 | 11.6 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 2.5 | .367 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 1.0 | 1.7 | .600 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Gaines, Davonte G | 8 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | .400 | 0.0 | 0.1 | .000 | 0.9 | 1.5 | .583 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Plavsic, Uros F | 9 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | .375 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.3 | 0.8 | .429 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Pember, Drew F | 6 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.3 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Gilbert, Kent G | 1 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jancek, Brock F | 1 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Extra
| Player | GP | MIN | +/- | EFF | A/TO | ST/TO | PPS | 2DO | 3D | TF | FF | EJ |
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| Pember, Drew F | 6 | 3.7 | -8 | .333 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nkamhoua, Olivier F | 11 | 7.1 | 8 | 3.455 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fulkerson, John F | 12 | 27.9 | 165 | 16.000 | 1.92 | 0.67 | 1.52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Springer, Jaden G
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11 | 20.0 | 127 | 11.000 | 1.37 | 0.63 | 1.47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James, Josiah-Jordan G | 12 | 25.6 | 138 | 13.417 | 2.15 | 1.46 | 1.24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilbert, Kent G | 1 | 3.0 | 4 | .000 | 0.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jancek, Brock F | 1 | 3.0 | 4 | .000 | 0.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaines, Davonte G | 8 | 4.5 | -5 | 1.625 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anosike, E.J. F | 12 | 11.6 | 70 | 4.250 | 1.50 | 1.25 | 1.13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Plavsic, Uros F | 9 | 3.7 | -13 | 1.222 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 1.13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bailey, Victor G | 12 | 25.2 | 114 | 9.167 | 1.36 | 0.82 | 1.23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pons, Yves G,F | 12 | 27.4 | 146 | 10.583 | 1.17 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Johnson, Keon G
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12 | 21.3 | 74 | 8.583 | 1.04 | 0.52 | 1.30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vescovi, Santiago G | 12 | 28.2 | 141 | 11.667 | 2.11 | 0.74 | 1.31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent
| Date | Opponent | Result | Pts Leader | Rebs Leader | Asst Leader | Game Info |
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| Wed Nov 25 | Charlotte | W, 0-0 | () | () | () | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Nov 27 | Virginia Commonwealth | W, 0-0 | () | () | () | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Dec 2 | @Gonzaga | L, 0-0 | () | () | () | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Dec 4 | @Notre Dame | L, 0-0 | () | () | () | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Dec 8 | Colorado | W, 56-47 | Nkamhoua (2) | Springer (1) | Anosike (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Dec 9 | Tennessee-Martin | W, 0-0 | () | () | () | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Dec 12 | Cincinnati | W, 65-56 | Anosike (2) | Bailey (1) | Fulkerson (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Dec 15 | Appalachian State | W, 79-38 | Plavsic (2) | Springer (1) | Anosike (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Dec 18 | Tennessee Tech | W, 103-49 | Anosike (2) | Plavsic (1) | Anosike (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Dec 21 | Saint Joseph's | W, 102-66 | Plavsic (1) | Plavsic (1) | Anosike (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Dec 23 | USC Upstate | W, 80-60 | Johnson (2) | Plavsic (2) | Nkamhoua (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Dec 30 | @Missouri | W, 73-53 | Plavsic (1) | Nkamhoua (1) | Fulkerson (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Jan 2 | Alabama | L, 71-63 | Anosike (3) | Pember (1) | Fulkerson (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Jan 6 | Arkansas | W, 79-74 | Vescovi (2) | Bailey (2) | Anosike (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Jan 9 | @Texas A&M | W, 68-54 | James (2) | Anosike (1) | Fulkerson (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Jan 12 | @South Carolina | L, 0-0 | () | () | () | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Jan 12 | @Vanderbilt | L, 0-0 | () | () | () | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Jan 16 | Vanderbilt | W, 81-61 | Plavsic (3) | Anosike (1) | Fulkerson (1) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Jan 19 | @Florida | L, 75-49 | Anosike (2) | Plavsic (1) | () | Recap | Boxscore |
Upcoming
| Date | Opponent | Time (EST) | Game Info | TV |
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| Sat Jan 23 | Missouri | 8:30 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Jan 26 | Mississippi State | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Jan 30 | Kansas | 6:00 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Feb 2 | @Mississippi | 7:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Feb 6 | @Kentucky | 8:00 PM | Preview | |
| Wed Feb 10 | Florida | 8:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Feb 13 | @Louisiana State | 2:00 PM | Preview | |
| Tue Feb 16 | South Carolina | 8:30 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Feb 20 | Kentucky | 1:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Feb 27 | @Auburn | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Wed Mar 3 | Georgia | 7:00 PM | Preview |
Depth Chart
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Springer (ankle) did not play in Tuesday's 75-49 loss to Florida.
Springer (ankle) is available to play in Tuesday's game but likely won't play Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Springer will return to a bench role Tuesday against Florida.
Johnson will start Tuesday's game against Florida.
Fulkerson managed 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and one assist during Saturday's win over Vanderbilt.
Fulkerson and Tennessee won't play Vanderbilt on Tuesday due to COVID-19 concerns within the Commodores program, Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports.com reports.
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes confirmed Monday that Anosike plans to return to the Volunteers in 2021-22 for a sixth and final season of eligibility, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports. "I don't think there's any question he will," Barnes said of Anosike remaining with the program in 2021-22. "I think it will be good for him."
Pons had eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in Saturday's victory over Texas A&M.
Springer tallied 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six assists and one rebound in Saturday's win against Texas A&M.
Fulkerson managed 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three blocks, one steal and one assist in Saturday's win over Texas A&M.
Vescovi posted a career-high 23 points (8-13 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-3 FT) to go with five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 35 minutes Saturday in Tennessee's 68-54 win over Texas A&M.
Tennessee will not play against South Carolina on Tuesday due to COVID-19 problems at South Carolina.
Springer will debut in the starting lineup Saturday versus Texas A&M.
Johnson won't start Saturday's game at Texas A&M.
Walker (undisclosed) has been cleared to play but still has yet to see the court this season, Grant Ramey of 247sports.com reports.
Bailey had 17 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), a rebound, a steal and a block in Wednesday's 79-74 victory over Arkansas.
James had 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, three steals and an assists across 36 minutes in Wednesday's 79-74 victory over Arkansas.
Springer had five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three assists and two steals across 21 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 79-74 victory over Arkansas.
Bailey is not among the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Arkansas.
Johnson will start Wednesday's game against Arkansas.
Springer (ankle) will be available to play in Wednesday's game against Arkansas, Grant Ramey of 247sports.com reports.
Bailey totaled 16 points (4-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds and two assists during Saturday's loss to Alabama.
Springer (ankle) is hopeful to play for Wednesday's game against Arkansas, RockyTopInsider.com reports.
Springer left Saturday's game against against Alabama after appearing to roll his left ankle, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
James (knee) started and had two points (1-3 FG), four assists, three rebounds and three steals in 23 minutes Wednesday against Missouri.
James exited Wednesday's game against USC Upstate with an apparent knee injury, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.
Bailey added 18 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three assists and one steal during Monday's over Saint Joseph's.
James added 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two blocks during Friday's win over Tennessee Tech.
Fulkerson managed 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block during Friday's win over Tennessee Tech.
Pember totaled zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block over six minutes in Friday's 103-49 win over Tennessee Tech.
Pons had eight points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and two blocks during Saturday's win over Cincinnati.
James posted eight points (1-5 FG, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals during Saturday's win against Cincinnati.
Vescovi tallied seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block during Saturday's victory over Cincinnati.
Bailey tallied seven points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and one rebound during Saturday's win over Tennessee.
Fulkerson added 15 points (4-11 FG, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist in Saturday's win over Cincinnati.
Bailey will start at point guard for the Volunteers in Tuesday's season opener against Colorado, Wes Rucker of 247 Sports reports.
Pember will be unavailable for the season opener on Tuesday against Colorado, Wes Rucker of 247sports.com reports.
Walker will be unavailable for Tuesday's season opener against Colorado according to coach Rick Barnes, Wes Rucker of 247sports.com reports.
Tennessee announced Tuesday that due to recent COVID-19 test results, the team has extended its pause on team related activities and will not play in the Jimmy V Classic next week.
Pons and the Volunteers have paused all team activities due to COVID-related concerns, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Kent has received an NCAA waiver to play at Delaware State this season, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Pons has decided to return to Tennessee for his senior season, Sean Farnham of ESPN reports.
Pons has not officially withdrawn from the NBA Draft but is leaning towards returning to Tennessee, Sean Farnham of ESPN reports.
Pons is returning to Tennessee for the 2020-21 season, Sean Farnham of ESPN reports.
Johnson has flipped his commitment to Wake Forest, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Pons declared for the 2020 NBA Draft on Saturday but will maintain his collegiate eligibility, 247Sports.com reports.
Johnson has decided to finish out his college career at East Tennessee State, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Johnson entered his name into the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, Matt Zenitz of AL.com reports. He's expected to leave Tennessee and head to another program as a graduate transfer for the 2020-21 season.
Pember (concussion) did not play in Saturday's 85-63 loss to Auburn.
Vescovi tallied 11 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four assists, one rebound and one block during Saturday's win over Florida.
James accounted for 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and added eight rebounds, six assists, two bocks and one steal in Saturday's win over Florida.
Pons provided eight points (4-7 FG), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks during Saturday's win over Florida.
Bowden added 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one block during Saturday's win over Florida.
Fulkerson tallied 22 points (10-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal during Saturday's win over Florida.
Pember (concussion) did not participate in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Florida, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Pember is not with the Vols ahead of Wednesday's game against Arkansas and is in the concussion protocol, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
James didn't score (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) but added five rebounds, two blocks and one assist during Tuesday's win over Vanderbilt.
Bowden recorded 17 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block during Tuesday's win over Vanderbilt.
Johnson will come off the bench in Tuesday's game versus Vanderbilt.
James will start Tuesday's game against Vanderbilt.
Pons (knee) will start in Tuesday's game versus Vanderbilt.
Pons is dealing with tendinitis in his right knee, according to coach Rick Barnes, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Fulkerson added 25 points (8-12 FG, 9-14 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block during Saturday's loss at South Carolina.
James (groin) played 30 minutes Saturday in Tennessee's 63-61 loss to South Carolina, finishing with nine points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, three rebounds, two blocks and one steal.
James (groin) has been cleared to take the floor in Saturday's game against South Carolina, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
James (groin) will be a limited participant in Thursday's practice and is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against South Carolina according to head coach Rick Barnes, Ben McKee of rockytopinsider.com reports.
Vescovi totaled 20 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight assists, one rebound and one steal in Tuesday's win over Arkansas.
James (groin) didn't take the floor during Tuesday's game against Arkansas.
Fulkerson (illness) logged 28 minutes and posted 14 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3PT, 6-8 FT) Tuesday versus Arkansas.
Fulkerson (illness) did not take part in final warmups, putting his availability in question for Tuesday's contest, Wes Rucker of 247 Sports reports.
Plavsic will serve in a bench role for Tuesday's game against Arkansas, Wes Rucker of 247 Sports reports.
Fulkerson is among the starting five Tuesday but he's feeling under the weather, Wes Rucker of 247 Sports reports.
Johnson is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Arkansas, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
James (groin) is warming up prior to Tuesday's contest against Arkansas, Wes Rucker of 247 Sports reports.
Bowden managed 16 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in Saturday's loss against Kentucky.
Vescovi produced 18 points (5-13 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in Saturday's loss against Kentucky.
James (groin) remains day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game against Arkansas.
Plavsic will start Saturday's game against Kentucky.
James (groin) did not participate in warmups ahead of Saturday's tilt with Kentucky, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
James (groin) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Fulkerson managed 22 points (8-9 FG, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, three blocks and one steal in Tuesday's win over Alabama.
Pons added 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 14 rebounds and three blocks in Tuesday's win at Alabama.
James (groin) will not play in Tuesday's game against Alabama, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Plavsic added 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-6 FT), three rebounds and two assists in Saturday's loss at Mississippi State.
Plavsic will start Saturday's game against Mississippi State, marking the first of his college career, Wes Rucker of 247 Sports reports.
James (groin) was absent from the pregame layup line, suggesting he will sit out against Mississippi State, Wes Rucker of 247 Sports reports.
James (groin) has been designated as questionable for Saturday's game against Mississippi State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
James is battling through a minor groin injury according to head coach Rick Barnes, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Bowden finished with 19 points (6-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal in 27 minutes Saturday in Tennessee's 74-68 loss to Kansas.
Fulkerson generated 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes Saturday in Tennessee's 74-68 loss to Kansas.
Pons produced 24 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks and one assist in 37 minutes Saturday in Tennessee's 74-68 loss to Kansas.
Vescovi posted three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals during Tuesday's win over Ole Miss.
James managed 11 points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists, one rebound and one steal in Tuesday's win over Ole Miss.
Pons totaled six points (2-7 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three blocks and one assist in Tuesday's win over Ole Miss.
Fulkerson provided 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three steals and two assists during Tuesday's win over Ole Miss.
Bowden registered 21 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three steals, two rebounds and two assists during Saturday's win over Vanderbilt.
Plavsic (not injury related) has been cleared by the NCAA to be eligible to play immediately, Grant Ramey of 247sports.com reports.
Fulkerson added 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds and one block in Saturday's win over South Carolina.
James totaled 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in Tuesday's win over Missouri.
Kent commented to Delaware State as a transfer from Tennessee on Monday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
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