TENNESSEE BASKETBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL 11 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 25 ALL-AMERICANS | 12 SEC PLAYERS OF THE YEAR | 46 NBA DRAFT PICKS GAME 16 THE MATCHUP 2018-19 SCHEDULE #3 TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS vs 14-1 | 3-0 SEC 10-5 | 1-2 SEC RECORD 14-1 Head Coach: Rick Barnes Head Coach: Mike Anderson SEC 3-0 Record at Tennessee: 71-45 (.612) / 4th year Record at Arkansas: 161-91 (.639) / 8th year NON-CONFERENCE 12-1 Career Record: 675-359 (.653) / 32nd year Career Record: 361-189 (.656) / 17th year HOME 9-0 vs. Arkansas: 4-5 vs. Tennessee: 7-4 AWAY 3-0 NEUTRAL 2-1 GAME 16 | TENNESSEE vs. ARKANSAS - Jan. 15, 2019 | 7:01 p.m. ET | Thompson-Boling Arena (21,678) DATE OPPONENT (TV) TIME/RESULT N6 Lenoir-Rhyne (SECN) W, 86-41 BROADCAST INFORMATION N9 Louisiana (SECN+) W, 87-65 ESPN2 Vol Network N13 Georgia Tech (ESPN2) W, 66-53 TV | RADIO | N21 1-vs. Louisville (ESPN2) W, 92-81 Roy Philpott, PxP Bob Kesling, PxP N23 1-vs. #2 Kansas (OT) L, 87-81 Daymeon Fishback, analyst Bert Bertelkamp, analyst N28 Eastern Kentucky (SECN) W, 95-67 Brett Wilensky, producer Tim Berry, engineer D2 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (SECN) W, 79-51 D9 2-vs. #1 Gonzaga (ESPN) W, 76-73 VIDEO STREAM SATELLITE RADIO | SiriusXM D15 at Memphis (ESPN2) W, 102-92 WatchESPN and ESPN app Sirius: 98 | XM: 192 D19 Samford (SECN+) W, 83-70 UTSPORTS.COM ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM D22 Wake Forest (ESPN2) W, 83-64 D29 Tennessee Tech (SECN+) W, 93-56 PROBABLE STARTERS J5 Georgia* (SECN) W, 96-50 J8 at Missouri* (ESPN2) W, 87-63 Tennessee Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG Other J12 at Florida* (ESPN) W, 78-67 G 0 Jordan Bone 6-3 180 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. 13.8 2.7 6.2 apg J15 Arkansas* (ESPN2) 7 p.m. G 35 Yves Pons 6-6 209 So. Fuveau, France 3.9 2.9 .556 FG% J19 Alabama* 2 p.m. G 5 Admiral Schofield 6-6 241 Sr. Zion, Ill. 17.7 6.3 .446 3FG% J23 at Vanderbilt* (ESPN2/ESPNU) 7 p.m. J26 3-West Virginia (ESPN2) 4 p.m. F 2 Grant Williams 6-7 236 Jr. Charlotte, N.C. 18.9 7.9 3.9 apg J29 at South Carolina* (SECN) 6:30 p.m. F 11 Kyle Alexander 6-11 215 Sr. Milton, Ontario 10.1 7.9 .686 FG% F2 at Texas A&M* 8 p.m. Arkansas Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG Other F5 Missouri* 9 p.m. G 5 Jalen Harris 6-2 166 RS-So. Wilson, N.C. 8.8 2.6 6.5 apg F9 Florida* 4 p.m. G 1 Isaiah Joe 6-5 167 Fr. Fort Smith, Ark. 14.1 2.5 .432 3FG% F13 South Carolina* (SECN) 6:30 p.m. F16 at Kentucky* (ESPN) 8 p.m. G 13 Mason Jones 6-5 207 So. Desoto, Texas 14.8 4.9 .387 3FG% F19 Vanderbilt* 7 p.m. F 2 Adrio Bailey 6-6 222 Jr. Campti, La. 6.7 3.9 .459 FG% F23 at LSU* Noon F 10 Daniel Gafford 6-11 233 So. El Dorado, Ark. 17.5 9.5 .658 FG% F27 at Ole Miss* (SECN) 7 p.m. M2 Kentucky* (CBS) 2 p.m. M5 Mississippi State* 9 p.m. M9 at Auburn* (ESPN/ESPN2) Noon FRONT PAGE SHAWTY M13-17 SEC Tournament Schedule Key THE SERIES STORYLINES LAYUPS 1-NIT Season Tip-Off (Brooklyn, N.Y.) 2-Jerry Colangelo Classic (Phoenix, Ariz.) • Tennessee’s all-time series with • The Volunteers are receiving 13 • Grant Williams leads the SEC in 3-SEC/Big 12 Challenge Arkansas is tied, 20-20, dating to first-place votes in this week’s AP scoring (18.9 ppg), ranks second 4-SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.) 1936. Top 25 poll. in field-goal percentage (.583), • The Vols have an 11-4 edge when • Tennessee’s SEC margin of victory seventh in assists (3.9 apg) and *SEC Game; SECN - SEC Network the series is played in Knoxville. through three league games eighth in rebounding (7.9 rpg). • The Razorbacks had won six stands at a robust 27 points. • Admiral Schofield is the SEC’s All Times Eastern; Opponent Rankings are AP straight over the Vols before UT • This is Rick Barnes’ longest win second-leading scorer (17.7 ppg), Are you viewing these game posted an 84-66 win in the SEC streak since he led Texas to 11 and is shooting .446 from 3-point notes on a wifi-enabled mobile Tournament last season. straight victories from Jan. 11-Feb. range. device? If so, click on any game’s 16, 2011. • Williams and Schofield both earned score above to view the video • The Vols have shot 50 percent or a spot on the 25-man Wooden highlights from that contest. A WIN WOULD... better in 12 games this season (and Award Midseason Watch List. • Extend Tennessee’s win streak to nine of their last 10). • Kyle Alexander is the SEC’s top 11 games. The Vols’ last 11-game • Tennessee has yet to face a double- rebounder during conference play, win streak came during the 2007- digit deficit this season. as he averages 12.0 rebounds per 08 campaign, when UT reeled off • Tennessee is off to its best 15-game game. 11 straight victories from Nov. 27 start since also starting the season • Jordan Bowden leads the Vols and SCHEDULE NOTE through Jan. 19. 14-1 in 2007-08. ranks third in the SEC with 19.0 • Stretch the Vols’ home win streak • With an average attendance of points per game during league The Volunteers have seven games on their to 18 games, dating to last season 17,499, Tennessee ranks fourth play. And he’s doing it off the schedule against teams currently ranked (this is the longest home win nationally. bench. in the AP Top 25. That includes upcoming streak of the Barnes era). • Junior point guard Jordan Bone • Junior guard Lamonté Turner, showdowns against 12th-ranked Kentucky • Give Tennessee a winning record totaled 124 assists in 35 games last last season’s SEC Co-Sixth Man (twice), 14th-ranked Auburn, 18th-ranked Ole in its all-time series with the season. He’s got 93 assists through of the Year, returned from a left Miss and 24th-ranked Mississippi State. Razorbacks. 15 games this year. shoulder injury just in time for SEC play. He’s averaging 9.0 points per game against league opponents. 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 Office Phone: 1-800-332-VOLS (8657) COURT FACTS THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA Capacity: 21,678 Record in Arena: 376-129 (.745), 32nd season Record on Current Court: 45-11 (.804), 4th 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: 71-45 (4th Year) Media Guide for specific coverage guidelines. Overall Record : 675-359 (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.