Special Issue: Basketball Preview
Special Issue: Basketball Preview
Friday November 09, 2012
Coach Cuonzo Martin at a press conference on media day.
Martin still ‘growing’ as coach
After an impressive first year at the helm of the Tennessee basketball program, head coach Cuonzo Martin is focused on improving the team and himself.
"As far as our guys are concerned, I like where we are headed as a program, I like what our guys are doing," said Martin.
Last season Martin took a team that was expected to be in the bottom half of the SEC to second place in the conference by year's end. Tennessee didn't make it to the NCAA Tournament, but made a run to the second round of the NIT.
Expectations are ...
Warlick true to Lady Vols
"Holly has it."
Senior Lady Volunteer Kamiko Williams said nothing was lost when first year head coach Holly Warlick took the reigns from Tennessee coaching legend Pat Summitt. Williams said Warlick's years of experience under Summitt has made the transition a seamless ordeal.
"Really I haven't seen that much of a change," Williams said. "Holly's been involved in the program for a long time and a lot of the principles and concepts have been the same."
Warlick played basketball under Summitt from 1976-1980 and worked with Summitt as assistant coach for 27 years. For Warlick, there is ...
Golden, McBee: Battle for Best Beard
There are more questions than answers going into this season for the Vols' basketball season. While issues like "Can Jarnell Stokes continue to develop as a legit post threat?" and "Can Trae Golden be a pass-first point guard?" grab headlines ...
Freshman learning Lady Vols’ way
The Lady Volunteers are rebuilding from the ground up.
After losing the majority of their starting lineup and a transition away from 38-year head coach Pat Summitt, returning coaches and players are facing a season of change. First year head ...
Moore adjust to Vols’ style of offense
With a deep senior class and a perennial All-SEC forward in Jarnell Stokes, the Vols won't need to rely heavily on the talents of freshman Armani Moore and Derek Reese. But that doesn't mean the two freshman won ...
Hall’s high hopes for season
Since missing the final nine games of the 2011-12 season, senior forward Kenny Hall can't wait to get back on the court in a regular season game.
"I don't have any nerves," said Hall. "This is my fourth ...
Spani takes leadership role
From shy freshman to injured team captain, to leader and life coach, one Lady Vol has transformed into one of the most influential players to step on the court.
When Taber Spani moved from Missouri to play for Pat Summitt ...
Men's and Women's Season Predictions
Lauren Kittrell
Sports Editor
Vols
Tennessee men's basketball is on the rise.
After the Bruce Pearl debacle of 2010, the Volunteeers have been through several ups and downs, but with head coach Cuonzo Martin at the helm, the Vols ...
