2018-19 Schedule Schedule Note
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TENNESSEE BASKETBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL 11 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 25 ALL-AMERICANS | 12 SEC PLAYERS OF THE YEAR | 46 NBA DRAFT PICKS GAME 2 THE MATCHUP 2018-19 SCHEDULE #6 TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS vs 1-0 | 0-0 SEC 1-0 | 0-0 SUN BELT RECORD 1-0 Head Coach: Rick Barnes Head Coach: Bob Marlin SEC 0-0 Record at Tennessee: 58-44 (.564) / 4th year Record at Louisiana: 156-111 (.584) / 9th year NON-CONFERENCE 1-0 Career Record: 662-358 (.649) / 32nd year Career Record: 380-242 (.611) / 20th year HOME 1-0 Last Game: W, 86-41 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne Last Game: W, 121-80 vs. Virgin Islands AWAY 0-0 NEUTRAL 0-0 GAME 1 | TENNESSEE VS. LENOIR-RHYNE - NOV. 9, 2018 | 7 p.m. ET | Thompson-Boling Arena DATE OPPONENT (TV) TIME/RESULT N6 Lenoir-Rhyne (SECN) W, 86-41 BROADCAST INFORMATION N9 Louisiana (SECN+) 7 p.m. SEC Network VOL NETWORK N13 Georgia Tech (ESPN2) 9 p.m. TV | RADIO | N21 1-vs. Louisville (ESPN2) 5 p.m. Roger Hoover, PxP Bob Kesling (PxP) N23 1-vs. Kansas or Marquette 7 or 9 p.m. Vincent Yarbrough, analyst Bert Bertelkamp (analyst) N28 Eastern Kentucky (SECN) 6:30 p.m. Maddy Glab, reporter Tim Berry (engineer) Staisha Patterson, producer D2 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (SECN) Noon D9 2-vs. Gonzaga (ESPN) 3 p.m. D15 at Memphis (ESPN2) Noon UTSPORTS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM D19 Samford (SECN+) 7 p.m. D22 Wake Forest (ESPN2) Noon D29 Tennessee Tech (SECN+) 1 p.m. PROBABLE STARTERS J5 Georgia* (SECN) 3:30 p.m. Tennessee Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG Other J8 at Missouri* 7 p.m. G 0 Jordan Bone 6-3 174 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. 18.0 6.0 3.0 apg J12 at Florida* (ESPN/ESPN2) 6 p.m. G 23 Jordan Bowden 6-5 193 Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. 11.0 2.0 6.0 apg J15 Arkansas* 7 p.m. G 5 Admiral Schofield 6-6 241 Sr. Zion, Ill. 13.0 9.0 4.0 apg J19 Alabama* 2 p.m. J23 at Vanderbilt* (ESPN2/ESPNU) 7 p.m. F 2 Grant Williams 6-7 236 Jr. Charlotte, N.C. 13.0 7.0 5.0 apg J26 3-West Virginia (ESPN2) 4 p.m. F 11 Kyle Alexander 6-11 215 Sr. Milton, Ontario 16.0 5.0 4.0 bpg J29 at South Carolina* (SECN) 6:30 p.m. Lenoir-Rhyne Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG Other F2 at Texas A&M* 8 p.m. G 0 Cedric Russell 6-2 190 So. Alexandria, La. 10.0 3.0 .667 3FG% F5 Missouri* 9 p.m. G/F 1 Malik Marquetti 6-6 200 Sr. Compton, Calif. 19.0 5.0 .750 FG% F9 Florida* 4 p.m. F13 South Carolina* (SECN) 6:30 p.m. G 35 Marcus Stroman 6-2 200 Sr. Columbia, S.C. 8.0 8.0 10.0 apg F16 at Kentucky* (ESPN/ESPN2) 8 p.m. F 23 JaKeenan Gant 6-8 215 Sr. Springfield, Ga. 19.0 4.0 3.0 bpg F19 Vanderbilt* 7 p.m. F 55 Justin Miller 6-6 250 Jr. Beaver Dam, Ky. 11.0 2.0 .714 FG% F23 at LSU* Noon F27 at Ole Miss* (SECN) 7 p.m. M2 Kentucky* (CBS) 2 p.m. M5 Mississippi State* 9 p.m. KEY STORYLINES M9 at Auburn* (ESPN/ESPN2) Noon M13-17 SEC Tournament LAYUP LINES WATCH LIST SZN THE SERIES Schedule Key • The 2018-19 campaign is Tennessee’s • While the season is ofcially • UT holds an 8-1 all-time advantage 1-NIT Season Tip-Of (Brooklyn, N.Y.); 2-Jerry Colangelo Classic (Phoenix, Ariz.); 3-SEC/Big 12 32nd season in Thompson-Boling underway, the Vols continue to in the series against Louisiana. Challenge; 4-SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.) Arena, and the Vols are approaching garner preseason recognition. • The Vols have won five consecutive their 500th all-time game in the • Notably, Grant Williams and meetings between the two teams, *SEC Game; SECN - SEC Network riverfront facility. UT owns a 368- Admiral Schofield were both including an 89-62 victory at 129 record in 497 games at TBA named to preseason player of home on Dec. 29, 2008. All Times Eastern; Opponent Rankings are AP (exhibition results do not count the year watch lists this week. • When playing in Knoxville, toward ofcial wins totals). The All-SEC duo earned spots on Tennessee is a perfect 5-0 against Are you viewing these game • In September, Tennessee Director the prestigious Citizen Naismith the Ragin’ Cajuns. notes on a wifi-enabled mobile of Athletics Phillip Fulmer and Trophy Men’s Player of the Year device? If so, click on any game’s head coach Rick Barnes agreed watch list. score above to view the video on a restructured contract that • Williams was tabbed to the John highlights from that contest. keeps Barnes on Rocky Top R. Wooden Award Preseason through the 2023-24 season. Top 50 Watch List as an early • Tennessee’s preseason rankings: front-runner for the Wooden - Dick Vitale No. 3 Award All American Team and - CBS Sports No. 4 Most Outstanding Player Award. SCHEDULE NOTE - Blue Ribbon No. 5 He was also placed to the NABC - Athlon Sports No. 6 Division I Player of the Year list. The Volunteers currently have five games on - Associated Press No. 6 • Williams (Karl Malone Award), their schedule against teams ranked in the AP - USA Today Coaches No. 6 Schofield (Julius Erving Award) preseason poll, including a potential sixth if UT - Andy Katz (NCAA) No. 7 and Jordan Bone (Bob Cousy faces Kansas (No. 1) in the NIT Season Tip-Of. - NBC Sports No. 7 Award) were named to the watch Of the ranked teams, Kentucky (No. 2) and lists for the top players at their Gonzaga (No. 3) begin the season in the top 5. positions as well. 2018-19 TENNESSEE BASKETBALL / UTSPORTS.COM / @VOL_HOOPS 1 TENNESSEE BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS THE BASICS Location: Knoxville, Tenn. Founded: 1794 Conference: Southeastern Enrollment: 28,894 Colors: Orange & White Nickname: Volunteers Mascot: Smokey Band: Pride of the Southland Interim University President: Randy Boyd Interim Knoxville Chancellor: Wayne Davis Faculty Representative: Dr. Donald Bruce Director of Athletics: Phillip Fulmer Athletic Department Phone: 865-974-1220 Ticket Ofce Phone: 1-800-332-VOLS (8657) COURT FACTS THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA Capacity: 21,678 Record in Arena: 367-129 (.740), 31st season Record on Current Court: 36-11 (.766), 3rd season Largest Crowd: 25,610 vs. Kentucky (1/21/89) TENNESSEE ROSTER Largest Crowd at Current Capacity: 22,326 vs. No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown (Previous School) Gonzaga (1/7/09) 11 Kyle Alexander F 6-11 215 Sr. Milton, Ontario (Orangeville Prep) 0 Jordan Bone G 6-3 180 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (The Ensworth School) 23 Jordan Bowden G 6-5 193 Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. (22 Feet Academy [S.C.]) 32 D.J. Burns F 6-9 272 Fr. Rock Hill, S.C. (York Preparatory Academy) 24^ Lucas Campbell G 6-4 185 Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. (Christian Academy of Knoxville) MEDIA INFORMATION 4^ Jacob Fleschman G 6-3 170 RS-So. Austin, Texas (Westlake High School) 10 John Fulkerson F 6-9 197 RS-So. Kingsport, Tenn. (The Christ School [N.C.]) 34^ Brock Jancek F 6-8 212 Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. (Knoxville Catholic HS) CREDENTIALS 13 Jalen Johnson G 6-6 187 RS-So. Durham, N.C. (Wesleyan Christian Academy) Outlets interested in obtaining credentials to 33 Zach Kent F 6-11 225 RS-Fr. Magnolia, Del. (Blair Academy [N.J.]) cover Tennessee basketball home games must 35 Yves Pons G/F 6-6 209 So. Fuveau, France (INSEP Academy) apply for credentials via Sports Systems: 5 Admiral Schofield G 6-6 241 Sr. Zion, Ill. (Zion-Benton Township HS) www.sportssystems.com/clients/seccredentials/ 1 Lamonté Turner G 6-2 195 RS-Jr. Florence, Ala. (IMG Academy [Fla.]) 15 Derrick Walker F 6-8 236 So. Kansas City, Mo. (Sunrise Christian Academy) Applications for single-game credentials 2 Grant Williams F 6-7 236 Jr. Charlotte, N.C. (Providence Day School) should be submitted at least one week in 12^ Brad Woodson G 6-1 177 Sr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Riverdale HS) advance of the game(s) one plans to cover. ^walk-on COVERING PRACTICE Only select Tennessee basketball practices are STAFF open to the media. Contact Assistant AD Tom Satkowiak ([email protected]) for dates Head Coach: Rick Barnes and times. See Page 279 of the Tennessee Record at Tennessee: 57-44 (4th Year) Media Guide for specific coverage guidelines. Overall Record : 661-358 (32nd Year) Associate Head Coach: Rob Lanier Assistant Coach: Desmond Oliver TENNESSEE BASKETBALL MEDIA RELATIONS WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCES Assistant Coach: Michael Schwartz During SEC play, Rick Barnes hosts weekly Strength & Conditioning Coach: Garrett Medenwald TOM SATKOWIAK media press conferences in the Ray and Lucy Athletic Trainer: Chad Newman Assistant AD for Communications Hand Digital Studio. Lunch for attendees is Director of Player Development/Video Coord.: Bryan Lentz Cell: 865-696-2897 provided in the Media Relations ofce. Director of Basketball Operations: Mary-Carter Eggert Email: [email protected] Director of Student-Athlete Development: Aubin Goporo Twitter: @TomSatkowiak SEC COACHES TELECONFERENCE Assistant to the Head Coach: Kyle Condon Graduate Managers: Dylan Brewster and Luke Schapker This year’s SEC coaches teleconferences are scheduled to occur Jan. 3, 14 and 24 JOSH LIVELY (Thursday); Feb. 4 and 18; March 4 and 11. The Media Relations Graduate Assistant postseason call takes place March 18.