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Tennessee Volunteers Aim for Final Four with New Stars

10/11/2025

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Sports Illustrated ranks the Tennessee Volunteers No. 16 in the preseason Top 25, led by Rick Barnes, the Volunteers' head coach.
The Tennessee Volunteers aim for their first Final Four after losing key players.
Newcomers Nate Ament and Ja’Kobi Gillespie are expected to play roles, with Ament described as a five-star forward.
The feature ranks Zuby Ejiofor (St. John's) and Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois) among top centers for versatility and impact.

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Story summary

Sports Illustrated ranks the Tennessee Volunteers No. 16 in the preseason Top 25, led by Rick Barnes, the Volunteers' head coach.
The Tennessee Volunteers aim for their first Final Four after losing key players.
Newcomers Nate Ament and Ja’Kobi Gillespie are expected to play roles, with Ament described as a five-star forward.
The feature ranks Zuby Ejiofor (St. John's) and Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois) among top centers for versatility and impact.