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5 star forward chooses Vols

Power forward Tobias Harris told a nationwide cable audience he had signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Tennessee.

Former Vol All-America Robbins dies

Tennessee basketball All-America and ABA great Austin "Red" Robbins died Wednesday in Metairie, La., after a three-and-a-half year battle with cancer. He was 65.

Vols set record in Pearl's 100th UT win

The Tennessee Volunteers wanted to make sure Coach Bruce Pearl celebrated his 100th victory at UT before they left for a tournament in the Virgin Islands.

UT's oldest living letterman passes away

The University of Tennessee's oldest living letterman, Albert E. "Red" Kirk, passed away Saturday at the age of 99. A native of Knoxville and graduate of Knoxville High School, Kirk lettered on the Volunteers men's basketball team from 1932-34, serving as a team captain under coach W.H. Britton in 1934.

Tennessee takes care of Austin Peay in season-opener

Scotty Hopson was deadly from beyond the arc, hitting four three-pointers in a 16-point effort, and 10th-ranked Tennessee used a strong second half to beat Austin Peay, 83-54, in its first game of the 2009-10 season.

Vols sign McRae

Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl announced Thursday that Midway, Georgia, native Jordan McRae has signed with the University of Tennessee and will play basketball for the Vols.

Vols' Smith nominated for CLASS award

University of Tennessee forward Tyler Smith is one of 30 players nominated for the Lowe's Senior CLASS award.

Vols beat Lincoln Memorial 97-58 in final tuneup

Tennessee used another explosive output from sophomore Scotty Hopson on to win its second and final exhibition game of the preseason, a 97-58 victory over Division II Lincoln Memorial.

Two Tennessee seniors receive SEC honors

The Southeastern Conference unveiled its sixth annual men's basketball coaches preseason All-SEC teams Monday, and a pair of Tennessee seniors earned inclusion.

Vols pick up 2011 commitment on the hardwood

Five-star point guard Kevin Ware has verbally committed to the University of Tennessee.

Hopson puts up 20 in Vols 117-79 win over North Alabama

Basketball Vols top North Alabama 117-79 Friday night in Tennessee's first exhibition game this season.

Vols' Smith on Naismith watch list

Tennessee Vols senior forward Tyler Smith bypassed the NBA to return for his senior season, and he'll have an opportunity at several postseason awards, including the Naismith Trophy.

Kansas tops preseason hoops poll; Vols 10th

Kansas will start the season as the nation's top-ranked men's college basketball team, while the Tennessee Vols are 10th in AP and 11th in the USA Today/ESPN coaches poll.

Vols' Tabb withdraws from school

Josh Tabb has withdrawn from school at Tennessee and returned home to Illinois to be near his mother who is ill, according to a University news release Wednesday.

Vols and Lady Vols at SEC Media Day

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Bruce Pearl, Tyler Smith, Pat Summitt, and Angie Bjorklund were at SEC Media Days in Birmingham on Thursday. They talked about returning several players this season and their hopes for winning and SEC Championship.

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