With Mike Krzyzewski announcing his retirement after this upcoming season, we got to thinking: What will happen at Tennessee after the Rick Barnes era? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss that and why it may not be an easy question to answer right now. Plus, the SEC passes intra-conference transfer rules, and the Ballinteers are here to play.
The Vols have signed back-to-back top 5 classes in men's hoops, and UT is in on several big-time prospects in the next couple classes, too. Nathanael Rutherford is joined by guest host Brandon Martin of VR2 on Sports Illustrated to talk about the Vols' upcoming list of highly-rated visitors in the month of June, UT's top 2022 targets, where Tennessee needs to focus most in the 2022 cycle, and more!
Before last season, Tennessee only had one "one-and-done" player in recent basketball history. But the Vols had two such players on last year's team, and they look to have several more in the coming years. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss whether Rick Barnes and his staff are making a mistake pursuing that type of player or if the perception by some fans about one-and-dones is wrong.
Tennessee has overhauled their roster this offseason, but unlike most of the SEC, they haven't done so by bringing in multiple transfers. Instead, they've mostly done it through recruiting. Nathanael Rutherford is joined by guest host Blake Lovell of The Southeastern 14 to discuss that and where the Vols' offseason stands compared to the rest of the SEC right now.
Just days after he decommitted from Michigan State, Emoni Bates picked up an offer from the Vols. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss Tennessee's offer to the No. 1 player in the 2022 class and the odds he actually plays in college. Plus, are the very early expectations for the Vols fair right now? And Kennedy Chandler had some strong words about fellow 2021 UT signee Jahmai Mashack. Could he be getting overlooked significantly?
You sent us questions, and we answered them all! Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley answered listener questions about the Vols and Lady Vols in this listener-inspired episode. Is Rick Barnes capable of winning a national championship at Tennessee? How is Kellie Harper attracting such solid assistants? Will the Vols' offense actually be better next year? We discuss those topics and more!
Tennessee has added a LOT of new faces to their men's basketball roster this offseason. Which of those new players will have the biggest impact on the team this upcoming season? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley share their thoughts on that and the Lady Vols adding a big-time grad transfer to their roster.
John Fulkerson announced on Friday that he will be taking advantage of the extra year of eligibility the NCAA has granted players due to the COVID pandemic by RETURNING to the Vols. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss what Fulky's return means as well as breaking down how UT's two new signees impact the Vols' roster for this upcoming season.
For the fifth time in the last 3 years, Rick Barnes and the Vols have landed a five-star prospect. Elite forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield announced his commitment to Tennessee and his reclassification to the 2021 class on Thursday, and he gave the Vols their 2nd 5-star in the cycle. Nathanael Rutherford sat down with Chris Chaney, the head coach of Huntley-Hatfield at Scotland Campus, to discuss what the dynamic forward will bring to the Vols both on and off the court.
Rick Barnes landed the highest-rated center so far in his time at Tennessee when consensus top-100 prospect Jonas Aidoo pledged himself to the Vols on Wednesday. What's UT getting in the 6-11 big man? Nathanael Rutherford sat down with Aidoo's high school coach at Liberty Heights Athletic Institute, Michael Wright, to discuss Aidoo being compared to Myles Turner, Aidoo's offensive game, his rim protection ability, and much more.
On Friday, Tennessee lost two more players to the transfer portal, and another player declared for the NBA Draft. All in all, the Vols have now lost 7 players from their 2020-21 roster. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss why that large amount of attrition is actually a GOOD thing for the Vols this offseason, and why UT can be a better team next year. Plus, they discuss UT's newest coaching hire and why it could mean good news on the recruiting trail soon.
Tennessee picked up a commitment from 2021 French guard Quentin Diboundje this week, and we spoke with his high school coach to let Vol fans know what to expect from the newest Vol commit. Nathanael Rutherford sat down with Ben Wisniewski, the head coach of the Montverde Academy post-grad basketball team, to discuss what kind of player Diboundje is and what Vol fans should know about the athletic Frenchman.
Tennessee hired a new assistant coach, saw another assistant leave for a head coaching job, landed a transfer, picked up a commitment, and had another freshman declare for the NBA Draft all within the last week. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley give their thoughts on ALL that and discuss some of the finer details in this latest episode!
Over the weekend, the Vols picked up a big-time transfer from another SEC school. Auburn guard Justin Powell committed to Tennessee on Saturday, and we turned to someone who covered the Tigers this past season to get a feel for what Powell brings to UT. Nathanael Rutherford interviews Brian Stultz of Auburn Wire to break down what Vol fans should expect from Powell as he joins Tennessee's basketball roster.
The Vols are one of the more active teams when it comes to contacting players in the transfer portal in men's basketball right now. Who have they contacted, and who is showing mutual interest? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley break down who UT should really target in the transfer portal and what type of players they need to bring in to maximize success next season and beyond.
Tennessee's men's basketball team has already seen a handful of departures from their roster over the last few days, but how much more change is on the horizon? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss how many more players from this year's team won't return for the Vols next year and how UT should replace them. Plus, it's time to review the Lady Vols' season and look at what the future may hold for Kellie Harper and her program.
It's time to have a frank discussion about Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley talk about the blame and criticism levied at Barnes after the Vols' disappointing season, why he deserves some of it, and why some of it is unfair. They also discuss how big of a change the Vols' roster needs to undergo this offseason to try and stay competitive at the top of the SEC for next season.
In our debut episode of the Vol Basketball Fever Podcast, co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss Tennessee's disappointing season and their abysmal end in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Are the Vols due for a big roster shakeup this offseason? How do they improve next year? Plus, the Lady Vols dominate in the 2nd half to advance to the Round of 32!
We're rebranding! Welcome in to the NEW podcast all about Tennessee basketball, the Vol Basketball Fever Podcast! We'll be talking all about Vols and Lady Vols basketball moving forward, and this "episode" gives you all the details on the rebrand and what to expect in the future.
