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Tennessee Basketball Aims for NCAA Breakthrough with New Roster

8/4/2025

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Tennessee basketball, under the guidance of Rick Barnes, is determined to break free from the shadows of consecutive Elite Eight exits. With a fresh roster featuring transfers Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Jaylen Carey, and Amaree Abram, plus five-star recruit Nate Ament, the Vols are projected as a No. 3 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, ready to take on UNC-Wilmington.

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Story summary

Tennessee basketball, under the guidance of Rick Barnes, is determined to break free from the shadows of consecutive Elite Eight exits. With a fresh roster featuring transfers Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Jaylen Carey, and Amaree Abram, plus five-star recruit Nate Ament, the Vols are projected as a No. 3 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, ready to take on UNC-Wilmington.