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Iamaleava Vols’ Unequivocal Leader In Third Spring On Campus
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Iamaleava Vols’ Unequivocal Leader In Third Spring On Campus

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s presence and experience in his third spring on campus make it clear who Tennessee’s unequivocal leader is in 2025.   The 6-foot-6 redshirt sophomore and the Volunteers went through their first shoulder pads’ practice this spring on Wednesday at Haslam Field. The 21-period workout saw early enrollees don shoulder pads for the…MORE

Zeigler, Mashack Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists
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Zeigler, Mashack Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two University of Tennessee men’s basketball players are semifinalists for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday afternoon by Atlanta Tipoff Club/Naismith Awards. After forming the lone teammate duo on the 15-man Watch List announced Feb. 5, senior guards Jahmai Mashack and Zakai Zeigler are now the lone teammate pair listed among the 10 semifinalists.…MORE

Lanier, Zeigler Selected as The Sporting News Third Team All-Americans
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Lanier, Zeigler Selected as The Sporting News Third Team All-Americans

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team garnered The Sporting News Third Team All-America status, as announced Wednesday morning. The Sporting News All-Americans are one of four groups—the others are from the Associated Press, NABC and USBWA—formally recognized by the NCAA that also, in aggregate, determine the consensus All-Americans. It is the first…MORE

Vols Shine On Pro Day With All 32 NFL Teams On Hand
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Vols Shine On Pro Day With All 32 NFL Teams On Hand

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Fourteen Tennessee VFLs showcased their skills in front of scouts and coaches from all 32 NFL teams at Tennessee Pro Day on Tuesday in the Anderson Training Center.  Five of the Vols’ six NFL Combine participants worked out on the field, including running back Dylan Sampson, edge rusher James Pearce Jr., defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, wide…MORE

Football Pro Day Tuesday, Tim Banks Talks Defensive Development
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Football Pro Day Tuesday, Tim Banks Talks Defensive Development

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dozens of NFL personnel will descend upon the Anderson Training Center on Tuesday as Tennessee football holds its annual Pro Day leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft. A total of 15 Volunteers from the College Football Playoff team are slated to participate on the field, including defensive back Will Brooks, offensive lineman John Campbell…MORE

Zeigler Repeats as SEC DPOY, First-Teamer; Lanier NCOY, Second-Teamer; Mashack All-Defensive
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Zeigler Repeats as SEC DPOY, First-Teamer; Lanier NCOY, Second-Teamer; Mashack All-Defensive

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Three members of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team collected All-SEC honors from the league’s head coaches, as announced Monday afternoon by the conference office. For the second consecutive season, Zakai Zeigler earned SEC Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-SEC and SEC All-Defensive Team status. Chaz Lanier received SEC Newcomer of the Year and…MORE

Lanier, Zeigler Tabbed to Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot
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Lanier, Zeigler Tabbed to Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two members of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team, Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler, made the cut for the John R. Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot. The Volunteers are the only team with two selections, as named by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. They are joined by three other SEC competitors—Auburn’s Johni Broome, Florida’s…MORE

Four Tennessee Student-Athletes Receive University’s Prestigious Torchbearer Award
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Four Tennessee Student-Athletes Receive University’s Prestigious Torchbearer Award

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee student-athletes Griffin Hadley (men’s swimming), Jahmai Mashack (men’s basketball), Kate McCarville (women’s swimming) and Luke Bibee (cheer) are 2024-25 Torchbearer Award winners. The Torchbearer is the highest student honor conferred by the University of Tennessee. Torchbearers have served their alma mater with overall excellence. The Torchbearer is awarded for academic achievement and outstanding commitment to others as demonstrated by the…MORE