<![CDATA[Tennessee Volunteers - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/college-basketball/team/tennessee-volunteers-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngTennessee Volunteers - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/college-basketball/team/tennessee-volunteers-college-basketball/The Athletic Media CompanyMon, 01 Jul 2024 19:30:15 GMTTue, 25 Jun 2024 23:18:40 GMT<![CDATA[Tony Vitello-loving Vols fans should thank John Currie. Danny White should write fat check]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590564/2024/06/25/tennessee-vols-tony-vitello-college-baseball-salary/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590564/2024/06/25/tennessee-vols-tony-vitello-college-baseball-salary/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:18:40 GMTOMAHA, NE - JUNE 24: Head coach Tony Vitello of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates with the national championship trophy with his team, after defeating the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on June 24, 2024 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Vols are champions, rock stars and reminders that these are Tennessee's glory days]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587794/2024/06/25/tennessee-vols-college-world-series-champions-texas-am/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587794/2024/06/25/tennessee-vols-college-world-series-champions-texas-am/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:04:04 GMTOMAHA, NE - JUNE 24: Pitcher Aaron Combs #28 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates with catcher Cal Stark #10 after defeating the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies to win the National Championship at the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on June 24, 2024 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tennessee wins first baseball national title, beating Texas A&M in MCWS Game 3]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588595/2024/06/24/tennessee-texas-am-cws-score-result/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588595/2024/06/24/tennessee-texas-am-cws-score-result/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 02:48:08 GMTTennessee&#039;s Blake Burke and Christian Moore hold the trophy after game three of the NCAA College World Series finals between Tennessee and Texas A&amp;amp;M at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb., on Monday, June 24, 2024.<![CDATA[Tennessee baseball shows heart, elevates heart rates, forces Game 3 for the national title]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585350/2024/06/23/tennessee-texas-am-cws-national-championship/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585350/2024/06/23/tennessee-texas-am-cws-national-championship/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:12:57 GMTJun 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Tennessee Volunteers pitcher Nate Snead (7) celebrates the win with catcher Cal Stark (10) over the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Vols baseball euphoria runs into Aggies reality, but Tennessee has the edge from here]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584181/2024/06/23/vols-aggies-college-world-series-game-1/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584181/2024/06/23/vols-aggies-college-world-series-game-1/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 05:07:41 GMTOMAHA, NE - JUNE 22: Cal Stark #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers tags out Jackson Appel #20 of the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies at home plate in the third inning during the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on June 22, 2024 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Imagining a mock 2024 NBA Draft using only college basketball's best prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539645/2024/06/21/nba-draft-college-basketball-reed-sheppard-stephon-castle/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539645/2024/06/21/nba-draft-college-basketball-reed-sheppard-stephon-castle/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:35:18 GMT<![CDATA[SEC-ACC Challenge features UNC-Alabama rematch: What are the other top matchups?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559730/2024/06/12/sec-acc-challenge-schedule/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559730/2024/06/12/sec-acc-challenge-schedule/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:09:37 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Mark Sears #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide controls the ball against Cormac Ryan #3 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Crypto.com Arena on March 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tony Vitello's Vols are in the College World Series again, proving 'goofy' goes a long way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552682/2024/06/10/tennessee-vols-evansville-baseball-super-regional/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552682/2024/06/10/tennessee-vols-evansville-baseball-super-regional/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:07:17 GMTKNOXVILLE, TN - JUNE 09: Tennessee Volunteers celebrate winning the NCAA Men&#039;s Baseball Super Regional game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Evansville Aces on June 9, 2024, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Vols' title hopes could falter: Evansville pokes holes in pitching, pipes up pressure]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550555/2024/06/08/tennessee-vols-super-regional-evansville-baseball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550555/2024/06/08/tennessee-vols-super-regional-evansville-baseball/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:51:09 GMTKNOXVILLE, TN - JUNE 07: Tennessee Head Coach Tony Vitello makes a pitching change during the NCAA Men&#039;s Baseball Super Regional game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Evansville Aces on June 8, 2024, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[Vols show national championship traits, earned over time, in overcoming pesky Purple Aces]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5549928/2024/06/07/tennessee-vols-baseball-super-regional-evansville/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5549928/2024/06/07/tennessee-vols-baseball-super-regional-evansville/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 01:36:42 GMTKNOXVILLE, TN - JUNE 07: Tennessee outfielder Hunter Ensley (9) slides around Evansville catcher Brendan Hord (0) during the NCAA Men&#039;s Baseball Super Regional game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Evansville Aces on June 7, 2024, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Vols hope leading lefty Chris Stamos will help script a Hollywood ending]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5543349/2024/06/06/tennessee-vols-chris-stamos-super-regional/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5543349/2024/06/06/tennessee-vols-chris-stamos-super-regional/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:00:39 GMTMay 23, 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers pitcher Chris Stamos (27) pitches against the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies during the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Ranking the best players in the NCAA men's basketball transfer portal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360188/2024/06/05/ncaa-transfers-portal-rankings-list/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360188/2024/06/05/ncaa-transfers-portal-rankings-list/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:15 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 23: Johnell Davis #1 of the Florida Atlantic Owls gestures for calm after the Arizona Wildcats scored off of a turnover in the second half of the Desert Classic at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Owls defeated the Wildcats 96-95 in double overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball Top 25: Alabama, Gonzaga lead post-NBA withdrawal deadline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527619/2024/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-nba-withdrawal-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527619/2024/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-nba-withdrawal-prospects/Thu, 30 May 2024 11:10:48 GMT<![CDATA[Do Vols need national title to be a success? Grading Vandy, Titans stadium impact: Mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5528258/2024/05/30/tennessee-vols-titans-vanderbilt-vandy-stadium/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5528258/2024/05/30/tennessee-vols-titans-vanderbilt-vandy-stadium/Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:04 GMTMay 26, 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers pitcher Kirby Connell (35) and Tennessee Volunteers infielder Christian Moore (1) celebrates with the championship trophy after the championship game between Tennessee and LSU at the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Submit your questions for Joe Rexrode’s mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5523745/2024/05/28/tennessee-mailbag-questions-joe-rexrode-4/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5523745/2024/05/28/tennessee-mailbag-questions-joe-rexrode-4/Tue, 28 May 2024 13:58:35 GMT<![CDATA[Tennessee lands North Florida transfer Chaz Lanier: What this means for the Vols]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518487/2024/05/24/chaz-lanier-tennessee-transfer-north-florida/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518487/2024/05/24/chaz-lanier-tennessee-transfer-north-florida/Fri, 24 May 2024 22:58:52 GMTIOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 29: North Florida guard Chaz Lanier (2) drives in for a shot around Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) during a college basketball game between the North Florida Ospreys and the Iowa Hawkeyes on November 29, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tennessee and Vanderbilt, baseball programs on different paths, facing different questions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488066/2024/05/13/tennessee-vanderbilt-baseball-vitello-corbin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488066/2024/05/13/tennessee-vanderbilt-baseball-vitello-corbin/Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:24 GMTVanderbilt designated hitter Colin Barczi (44) is forced out a second base by Tennessee second baseman Christian Moore (1) during the fourth inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, May 10, 2024.<![CDATA[Too-early men's college basketball Top 25: Duke, Gonzaga, Houston start in front]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396158/2024/04/08/college-basketball-season-duke-gonzaga-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396158/2024/04/08/college-basketball-season-duke-gonzaga-rankings/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:36:39 GMT<![CDATA[Tough loss to Purdue shouldn't discount what Rick Barnes and Tennessee achieved]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5382239/2024/03/31/tennessee-rick-barnes-purdue-elite-eight/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5382239/2024/03/31/tennessee-rick-barnes-purdue-elite-eight/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:00:50 GMTDETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 31: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers blocks a shot by Dalton Knecht #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Purdue powers past Tennessee to advance to first Final Four since 1980; Zach Edey scores 40 points]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381766/2024/03/31/purdue-tennessee-elite-eight-result/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381766/2024/03/31/purdue-tennessee-elite-eight-result/Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:59:28 GMTDETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 31: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers celebrates against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tennessee vs. Purdue for the Final Four: The stakes couldn't be much higher]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5379672/2024/03/30/tennessee-purdue-elite-eight-barnes-painter/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5379672/2024/03/30/tennessee-purdue-elite-eight-barnes-painter/Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:55:55 GMTHONOLULU, HAWAII - NOVEMBER 21: Dalton Knecht #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers shoots as Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers attempts to block the shot during the second half of their game in the Allstate Maui Invitational at SimpliFi Arena on November 21, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Purdue vs. Tennessee expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for Elite Eight Midwest Region final]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5375919/2024/03/30/purdue-tennessee-expert-picks-spread-odds-projections-for-elite-8-matchup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5375919/2024/03/30/purdue-tennessee-expert-picks-spread-odds-projections-for-elite-8-matchup/Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:31:30 GMTDETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 29: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers dunks the ball during the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 29, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Before Tennessee-Purdue, take a quick moment to appreciate what the Vols have done]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5379001/2024/03/30/tennessee-vols-sweet-16-creighton-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5379001/2024/03/30/tennessee-vols-sweet-16-creighton-purdue/Sat, 30 Mar 2024 09:42:21 GMTMar 29, 2024; Detroit, MN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Tobe Awaka (11) celebrates with guard Jahmai Mashack (15) in the second half against the Creighton Bluejays during the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Tennessee outlasts Creighton to advance to Elite Eight; top-seeded Purdue awaits]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5378907/2024/03/30/tennessee-creighton-sweet-16-result/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5378907/2024/03/30/tennessee-creighton-sweet-16-result/Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:47:16 GMTTennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) takes a shot during a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game between Tennessee and Creighton held at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Friday, March 29, 2024.<![CDATA[Tennessee vs. Creighton expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370239/2024/03/29/tennessee-creighton-expert-picks-spread-odds-projections-ncaa-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370239/2024/03/29/tennessee-creighton-expert-picks-spread-odds-projections-ncaa-tournament/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:00:24 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 21: Head coach Greg McDermott of the Creighton Bluejays speaks with Baylor Scheierman #55 in the first half against the Akron Zips in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 21, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler and the making of a point guard who 'has it all']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5374573/2024/03/29/tennessee-vols-zakai-zeigler-ncaa-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5374573/2024/03/29/tennessee-vols-zakai-zeigler-ncaa-tournament/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:27 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 23: Zakai Zeigler #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers drives to the basket against Chendall Weaver #2 and Max Abmas #3 of the Texas Longhorns during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 23, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Daily NCAA Sweet 16 bracket picks and schedule: Expert predictions for every game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373070/2024/03/28/bracket-picks-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373070/2024/03/28/bracket-picks-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:19 GMTOMAHA, NEBRASKA - MARCH 23: Keshon Gilbert #10 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates after defeating the Washington State Cougars 67-56 in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at CHI Health Center on March 23, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)<![CDATA[One question for every March Madness Sweet 16 men's team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367761/2024/03/27/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-questions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367761/2024/03/27/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-questions/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:20 GMT<![CDATA[Want to watch an NCAA Tournament classic? Your odds are good with this CBS broadcast crew]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365193/2024/03/27/ncaa-tournament-cbs-andrew-catalon-steve-lappas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365193/2024/03/27/ncaa-tournament-cbs-andrew-catalon-steve-lappas/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:02 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 23: Jasen Green #0 of the Creighton Bluejays reacts during a second overtime of a game against the Oregon Ducks in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 23, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Titans load up, Preds rolling, Vols chase history, Vandy's got a new guy: Rexrode mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368592/2024/03/26/tennessee-titans-predators-vols-vandy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368592/2024/03/26/tennessee-titans-predators-vols-vandy/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:32:22 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Head coach Mark Byington of the James Madison Dukes looks on during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[March Madness doesn't need stars — it makes them. And we're just getting started]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369372/2024/03/26/march-madness-sweet-16-parity-star-power-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369372/2024/03/26/march-madness-sweet-16-parity-star-power-teams/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:33:53 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Samson Johnson #35 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball during the first half of the game against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 projections: Model picks every men's team’s chances to make each round]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367337/2024/03/25/sweet-16-projections-model-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367337/2024/03/25/sweet-16-projections-model-march-madness/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:04:06 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies and Stephon Castle #5 react during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 odds and TV schedule: Will chalk continue?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367040/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-odds-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367040/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-odds-sweet-16/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:02:41 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 23: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates a three-point basket during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 23, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the Sweet 16 matchups of men's March Madness, led by Iowa State vs. Illinois]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365372/2024/03/25/sweet-16-matchups-ranked-march-madness-mens/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365372/2024/03/25/sweet-16-matchups-ranked-march-madness-mens/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:55:18 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament power rankings: Reseeding the Sweet 16 after top teams survive]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366858/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-the-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366858/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-the-sweet-16/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:47:19 GMT<![CDATA[Submit your questions for Joe Rexrode’s mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367205/2024/03/25/tennessee-mailbag-questions-joe-rexrode-3/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367205/2024/03/25/tennessee-mailbag-questions-joe-rexrode-3/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:53:56 GMT<![CDATA[Vols reach Sweet 16 even though they can't shoot against Texas. What does it mean?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5363754/2024/03/24/tennessee-vols-texas-sweet-16-ncaa-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5363754/2024/03/24/tennessee-vols-texas-sweet-16-ncaa-tournament/Sun, 24 Mar 2024 06:23:56 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 23: Dalton Knecht #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers dunks the ball against Dylan Disu #1 of the Texas Longhorns during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 23, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 3: Creighton pulls out 2OT win, while NC State ends Oakland's run]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362743/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-day-3-schedule/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362743/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-day-3-schedule/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:05:09 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 23: Kwame Evans Jr. #10 and N&#039;Faly Dante #1 of the Oregon Ducks defend against a shot by Mason Miller #13 of the Creighton Bluejays during a second overtime of a game in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 23, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How to watch March Madness: Full NCAA Tournament TV schedule, start times]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349034/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-tv-schedule-times/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349034/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-tv-schedule-times/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:52:57 GMTMar 26, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; The March Madness logo is displayed along the scorerÕs table before the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Duke Blue Devils in the finals of the West regional of the men&#039;s college basketball NCAA Tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Texas vs. Tennessee expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament second-round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362371/2024/03/23/texas-vs-tennessee-expert-picks-spread-odds-projections-for-ncaa-tournament-second-round-game/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362371/2024/03/23/texas-vs-tennessee-expert-picks-spread-odds-projections-for-ncaa-tournament-second-round-game/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 11:00:29 GMTKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - FEBRUARY 07: Head coach Rick Barnes of the Tennessee Volunteers talks with Santiago Vescovi #25 against the LSU Tigers in the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 07, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[SEC’s March Madness flops show the greed of Greg Sankey’s expansion effort]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362729/2024/03/23/sec-march-madness-record-greg-sankey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362729/2024/03/23/sec-march-madness-record-greg-sankey/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 09:00:45 GMTSPOKANE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 22: Denver Jones #12 of the Auburn Tigers reacts during the second half against the Yale Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 22, 2024 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Daily NCAA Tournament bracket picks and TV schedule: Expert predictions for every game on Saturday]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362389/2024/03/23/daily-ncaa-tournament-bracket-picks-saturday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362389/2024/03/23/daily-ncaa-tournament-bracket-picks-saturday/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:05:43 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 21: Mohamed Diarra #23 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack celebrates with DJ Horne #0 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second half of a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 21, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament upset picks: Can Duquesne, Oregon continue the upsets in second round?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362132/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-upsets-second-round-saturday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362132/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-upsets-second-round-saturday/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:01:36 GMT<![CDATA[Vols crush Saint Peter's to draw Texas, but this was about the shots made along the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5361118/2024/03/22/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament-texas-saint-peters/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5361118/2024/03/22/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament-texas-saint-peters/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:54:19 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: Santiago Vescovi #25 and Josiah-Jordan James #30 of the Tennessee Volunteers react during the first half against the Saint Peter&#039;s Peacocks in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 21, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: Oakland upsets Kentucky behind Jack Gohlke's 10 3s]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356231/2024/03/21/ncaa-tournament-round-64-schedule-how-to-watch-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356231/2024/03/21/ncaa-tournament-round-64-schedule-how-to-watch-march-madness/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:25:09 GMTMar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jack Gohlke (3) jumps to shoot a three-pointer in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Tennessee vs. Saint Peter's expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament first-round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5357426/2024/03/21/tennessee-saint-peters-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5357426/2024/03/21/tennessee-saint-peters-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:40:07 GMTKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 21: Zakai Zeigler #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates a three point basket against the Tarleton State Texans in the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena on December 21, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Vols' Final Four hopes rest on shots, and that's all Jordan Gainey ever wanted]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5357196/2024/03/21/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament-jordan-gainey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5357196/2024/03/21/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament-jordan-gainey/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:19 GMTTUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - MARCH 02: Jordan Gainey #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers puts up a first half three over top of Aaron Estrada #55 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum on March 2, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament power rankings: Why UConn tops our list of title contenders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353484/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-contenders-team/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353484/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-contenders-team/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:00:15 GMT<![CDATA[Which teams can realistically win the NCAA Tournament? Why these 12 stand a cut above]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353578/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-realistic-winners-uconn-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353578/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-realistic-winners-uconn-purdue/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament upset picks: Oregon, McNeese look to bust brackets in Midwest Region]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5351177/2024/03/18/ncaa-tournament-upset-picks-oregon-mcneese/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5351177/2024/03/18/ncaa-tournament-upset-picks-oregon-mcneese/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:02:25 GMT<![CDATA[March Madness best future bets for teams to reach Sweet 16 and Final Four of men's NCAA Tournament]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350478/2024/03/18/ncaa-tournament-best-future-bets-sweet-16-final-four/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350478/2024/03/18/ncaa-tournament-best-future-bets-sweet-16-final-four/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:41:35 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - FEBRUARY 14: Head Coach Rick Barnes talks with Jahmai Mashack #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 14, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Volunteers defeated the Razorbacks 92-63. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who will make a Final Four run in March Madness? Our experts make their picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350008/2024/03/18/march-madness-expert-picks-final-four-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350008/2024/03/18/march-madness-expert-picks-final-four-2/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:11:16 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: The Connecticut Huskies celebrate after the second half against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the Big East Basketball Tournament Final at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2024 in New York City. The Huskies won 73-57. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament's 10 most intriguing players to watch: Dalton Knecht, Caleb Love and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349759/2024/03/18/ncaa-tournament-most-intriguing-players-to-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349759/2024/03/18/ncaa-tournament-most-intriguing-players-to-watch/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[Vols played themselves out of a No. 1 seed, but they don't need that to reach a Final Four]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349009/2024/03/18/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament-saint-peters/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349009/2024/03/18/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament-saint-peters/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:40 GMTCOLUMBIA, MISSOURI - FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Rick Barnes of the Tennessee Volunteers talks with Dalton Knecht #3 during action against the Missouri Tigers in the second half at Mizzou Arena on February 20, 2024 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)<![CDATA[O'Neil: Chaotic, bid-stealing weekend only serves to feed the beast]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349539/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-bracket-changes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349539/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-bracket-changes/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:12:00 GMTEAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 06: James Madison Dukes wing Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) dribbles past Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) during a college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and James Madison Dukes on November 6, 2023 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Midwest Region analysis: Can Purdue bounce back from last year's embarrassing upset?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342598/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-midwest-region-purdue-tennessee-kansas-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342598/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-midwest-region-purdue-tennessee-kansas-analysis/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:22:23 GMT<![CDATA[Who is the favorite to win NCAA Tournament? UConn, Houston, Purdue lead top tier of odds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342341/2024/03/17/mens-ncaa-tournament-champion-odds-uconn-houston-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342341/2024/03/17/mens-ncaa-tournament-champion-odds-uconn-houston-purdue/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:05:42 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 03: Tristen Newton #2 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts during the first half San Diego State Aztecs during the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[March madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305828/2024/03/17/march-madness-68-team-previews-bracket-prep/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305828/2024/03/17/march-madness-68-team-previews-bracket-prep/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:35:09 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Who's playing waiting game on Selection Sunday?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330485/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-wake-forest-st-johns-villanova/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330485/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-wake-forest-st-johns-villanova/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:44:11 GMT<![CDATA[Bracket Watch: UConn No. 1 overall, and then chaos for 2024 NCAA Tournament]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5347035/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-uconn-bubble/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5347035/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-uconn-bubble/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:28:27 GMT<![CDATA[SEC's Sankey doesn't envision P5-only NCAA Tournament, but 'things continue to change']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5346558/2024/03/16/greg-sankey-ncaa-tournament-sec/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5346558/2024/03/16/greg-sankey-ncaa-tournament-sec/Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:25:23 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JULY 17: SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during Day 1 of 2023 SEC Media Days at Grand Hyatt Nashville on July 17, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: North Carolina will be the fourth No. 1 seed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345897/2024/03/16/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-north-carolina-will-be-the-fourth-no-1-seed/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345897/2024/03/16/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-north-carolina-will-be-the-fourth-no-1-seed/Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:30:38 GMT<![CDATA[Tennessee upset by Mississippi State in SEC quarterfinals, opening door for UNC to seize No. 1 seed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345292/2024/03/15/tennessee-mississippi-state-sec-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345292/2024/03/15/tennessee-mississippi-state-sec-tournament/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:54:26 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 15: D.J. Jeffries #0 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrates with a teammate after the 73-56 win over the Tennessee Volunteers during the quarterfinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: New Mexico's in, Indiana State is out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343928/2024/03/15/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-new-mexico-indiana-state-colorado/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343928/2024/03/15/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-new-mexico-indiana-state-colorado/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:31:46 GMT<![CDATA[How the SEC decided to flex its muscle in men's basketball and become a power]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5337345/2024/03/13/sec-mens-basketball-rise-kentucky-tennessee-alabama-auburn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5337345/2024/03/13/sec-mens-basketball-rise-kentucky-tennessee-alabama-auburn/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:47 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 12: The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate after defeating the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies in the SEC Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 12, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Race for the final No. 1, and a 2-bid Valley]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330587/2024/03/11/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-indiana-state-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330587/2024/03/11/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-indiana-state-unc/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:44 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball conference tournament guide, Vol. 2: Power 6 takes stage]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324081/2024/03/10/ncaa-college-basketball-conference-tournaments-big-ten-big-12-big-east-sec-acc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324081/2024/03/10/ncaa-college-basketball-conference-tournaments-big-ten-big-12-big-east-sec-acc/Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:16:16 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 11: Kyle Filipowski #30 of the Duke Blue Devils cuts down the net after a win against the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC Basketball Tournament Championship game at Greensboro Coliseum on March 11, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Duke won 59-49. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rexrode: Vols' loss to Kentucky despite Dalton Knecht's 40 makes SEC tourney mission clear]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5329162/2024/03/10/tennessee-vols-kentucky-dalton-knecht-sec-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5329162/2024/03/10/tennessee-vols-kentucky-dalton-knecht-sec-tournament/Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:35 GMTMar 9, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht (3) goes to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Tennessee claims a No. 1 seed, Baylor rises]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323565/2024/03/08/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-baylor/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323565/2024/03/08/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-baylor/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:45:33 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: The most indispensable players on each top team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321131/2024/03/07/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-florida-high-point/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321131/2024/03/07/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-florida-high-point/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[Tennessee wins SEC regular-season championship: Are Vols a No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5322339/2024/03/06/tennessee-wins-sec-championship/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5322339/2024/03/06/tennessee-wins-sec-championship/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 02:57:31 GMTMar 6, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht (3) drives against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball viewers' guide: Kansas-Houston, North Carolina-Duke and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5320472/2024/03/06/college-basketball-viewers-guide-kansas-houston-north-carolina-duke/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5320472/2024/03/06/college-basketball-viewers-guide-kansas-houston-north-carolina-duke/Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:09:50 GMTDuke forward Mark Mitchell (25) and North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram (55) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: The cut line is coming into focus]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5315557/2024/03/05/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-nebraska-virginia-villanova/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5315557/2024/03/05/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-nebraska-virginia-villanova/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: UConn the team to beat, no matter the number]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314215/2024/03/04/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-purdue-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314215/2024/03/04/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-purdue-houston/Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:12 GMTUConn guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)<![CDATA[Where does SEC men's basketball race stand entering final week?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5313003/2024/03/03/sec-basketball-regular-season-championship/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5313003/2024/03/03/sec-basketball-regular-season-championship/Sun, 03 Mar 2024 13:53:53 GMTTUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - MARCH 02: Dalton Knecht #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers drives to the basket during the first half against Rylan Griffen #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tideat Coleman Coliseum on March 2, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Vols' 'Rick Barnes masterclass' at Alabama was led by defensive star Jahmai Mashack]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5312024/2024/03/03/tennessee-vols-jahmai-mashack-alabama/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5312024/2024/03/03/tennessee-vols-jahmai-mashack-alabama/Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:55:11 GMTMar 2, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) attempts to knock the ball away from Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) at Coleman Coliseum. Tennessee defeated Alabama 81-74. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Iowa State climbs to No. 2 line, Zags get in]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303137/2024/03/01/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-iowa-state-gonzaga-drake/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303137/2024/03/01/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-iowa-state-gonzaga-drake/Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball viewers' guide: Purdue-Illinois, Tennessee-Alabama and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305443/2024/02/28/viewers-guide-purdue-illinois-tennessee-alabama/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305443/2024/02/28/viewers-guide-purdue-illinois-tennessee-alabama/Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:18:46 GMTCHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 24: Coleman Hawkins #33 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts to the crowd following the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on February 24, 2024 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Texas and Texas A&M are making it interesting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5300603/2024/02/27/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-iowa-gonzaga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5300603/2024/02/27/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-iowa-gonzaga/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:32 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Purdue returns to No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299308/2024/02/26/mens-college-basketball-rankings-purdue-returns-to-no-1/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299308/2024/02/26/mens-college-basketball-rankings-purdue-returns-to-no-1/Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:37:58 GMTANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 25: Mason Gillis #0 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts after a play during the first half of a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 25, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Answers from the selection committee chair]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293192/2024/02/23/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-charles-mcclelland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293192/2024/02/23/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-charles-mcclelland/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:30:08 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: The best games left for all the best teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5288116/2024/02/22/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-creighton-appalachian-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5288116/2024/02/22/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-creighton-appalachian-state/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:51 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: What the bracket reveal tells us about the bubble]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286020/2024/02/20/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-san-diego-state-dayton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286020/2024/02/20/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-san-diego-state-dayton/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: UConn towers above the field]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284792/2024/02/19/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-donovan-clingan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284792/2024/02/19/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-donovan-clingan/Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:43 GMTFeb 17, 2024; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) shoots against Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) in the second half at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Purdue, UConn lead men's NCAA Tournament top 16 seed reveal: Surprises, snubs and full rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282430/2024/02/17/purdue-uconn-ncaa-tournament-reveal-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282430/2024/02/17/purdue-uconn-ncaa-tournament-reveal-basketball/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:55:19 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers shoots the ball against Kylan Boswell #4 of the Arizona Wildcats in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: What to look for in Saturday's top-16 reveal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5277448/2024/02/16/mens-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-top-16-reveal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5277448/2024/02/16/mens-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-top-16-reveal/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Searching for 'bubble sleepers' and more locks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275838/2024/02/15/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-illinois-iowa-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275838/2024/02/15/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-illinois-iowa-state/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: UConn and Purdue lead our tiers of contenders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275725/2024/02/15/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-and-purdue-lead-our-tiers-of-contenders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275725/2024/02/15/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-and-purdue-lead-our-tiers-of-contenders/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:22:44 GMT<![CDATA[AP Top 25: UConn remains No. 1, No. 23 Indiana State ranked for first time since 1979]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270533/2024/02/12/ap-top-25-rankings-uconn-indiana-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270533/2024/02/12/ap-top-25-rankings-uconn-indiana-state/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:58:56 GMTTERRE HAUTE, IN - FEBRUARY 03: Indiana State Sycamores Center Robbie Avila (21) shoots a free throw during the college basketball game between the Drake Bulldogs and the Indiana State Sycamores on February 3, 2024, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Purdue and UConn, then everybody else]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5267837/2024/02/12/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-uconn-marquette/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5267837/2024/02/12/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-uconn-marquette/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:09 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 10: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts after making a three pointer during the second half in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Mackey Arena on February 10, 2024 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Who's fourth No. 1 seed? And hello, Virginia]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260962/2024/02/09/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-blind-resumes-arizona-unc-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260962/2024/02/09/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-blind-resumes-arizona-unc-kansas/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:41:49 GMT<![CDATA[Vols, Jonas Aidoo giving off the strong scent of championship basketball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260884/2024/02/09/vols-jonas-aidoo-giving-off-the-strong-scent-of-championship-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260884/2024/02/09/vols-jonas-aidoo-giving-off-the-strong-scent-of-championship-basketball/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:22 GMTFeb 3, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Jonas Aidoo (0) goes to the basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[SEC distributed $741 million to schools in 2022-23: What it means for college sports landscape]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5261402/2024/02/08/sec-payout-schools/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5261402/2024/02/08/sec-payout-schools/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:02:12 GMTNASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: The SEC logo on display during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl, between the Auburn Tigers and the Maryland Terrapins on December 30, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Pay attention to these X-factor players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257344/2024/02/08/college-basketball-power-rankings-lance-jones-stephon-castle/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257344/2024/02/08/college-basketball-power-rankings-lance-jones-stephon-castle/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:30:28 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Did the Big 12 game the system?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252800/2024/02/06/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-big-12-kansas-wisconsin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252800/2024/02/06/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-big-12-kansas-wisconsin/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:35:53 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Kansas up to No. 3, and South Carolina debuts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5251122/2024/02/05/college-basketball-rankings-south-carolina-kentucky-uconn-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5251122/2024/02/05/college-basketball-rankings-south-carolina-kentucky-uconn-purdue/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:40 GMTMADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 04: Lance Jones #55 of the Purdue Boilermakers drives to the basket in the first half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on February 04, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Why Michigan State is in, and NET confusion]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240004/2024/02/02/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mailbag-michigan-state-net/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240004/2024/02/02/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mailbag-michigan-state-net/Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:30:12 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: 3 SEC teams are here, none of them Kentucky]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240806/2024/02/01/college-basketball-power-rankings-south-carolina-alabama-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240806/2024/02/01/college-basketball-power-rankings-south-carolina-alabama-uconn/Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:01:05 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball viewers' guide: Duke-UNC, Houston-Kansas and a loaded weekend]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5239386/2024/01/31/college-basketball-viewers-guide-duke-unc-houston-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5239386/2024/01/31/college-basketball-viewers-guide-duke-unc-houston-kansas/Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:45 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 04: Ryan Young #15 of the Duke Blue Devils defends Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of their game at the Dean E. Smith Center on March 04, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Duke won 62-57. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Only 6 teams locked into wide-open field as February looms]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5235697/2024/01/30/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-2024-virginia-michigan-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5235697/2024/01/30/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-2024-virginia-michigan-state/Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:40 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Iowa State and TCU make big moves up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233608/2024/01/29/college-basketball-rankings-iowa-state-tcu-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233608/2024/01/29/college-basketball-rankings-iowa-state-tcu-purdue/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:46:15 GMTIowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots a 3-point basket past Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 79-75. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)<![CDATA[Dalton Knecht isn't just SEC's best player — who's better in college hoops?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5231941/2024/01/27/tennessee-vols-dalton-knecht-college-basketball-vanderbilt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5231941/2024/01/27/tennessee-vols-dalton-knecht-college-basketball-vanderbilt/Sun, 28 Jan 2024 04:33:27 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 27: Dalton Knecht #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers shoots the ball against Jordan Williams #10 of Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on January 27, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Mountain West claims 6 bids, Big 12 gets 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5227456/2024/01/26/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mountain-west/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5227456/2024/01/26/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mountain-west/Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:45:43 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Notable absences from two legacy leagues]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226040/2024/01/25/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-unc-wisconsin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226040/2024/01/25/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-unc-wisconsin/Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT<![CDATA[UConn, Purdue, UNC lead our midseason college basketball national title picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219161/2024/01/25/basketball-national-title-picks-uconn-unc-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219161/2024/01/25/basketball-national-title-picks-uconn-unc-purdue/Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:20 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 5: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels attempts a shot over Donovan Clingan #32 of the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of a game in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on December 5, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball All-America team: Zach Edey, R.J. Davis top midseason list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5221867/2024/01/24/college-basketball-all-america-filipowski-edey-davis-ledee/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5221867/2024/01/24/college-basketball-all-america-filipowski-edey-davis-ledee/Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:05 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball midseason catch-up: Contenders, Cinderellas, the bubble and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219557/2024/01/23/college-basketball-midseason-cinderella-bubble-bracket/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219557/2024/01/23/college-basketball-midseason-cinderella-bubble-bracket/Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:00:04 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers shoots the ball against Kylan Boswell #4 of the Arizona Wildcats in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Midseason college basketball awards: UConn's Dan Hurley for coach of the year?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5215776/2024/01/22/midseason-college-basketball-uconn-arizona-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5215776/2024/01/22/midseason-college-basketball-uconn-arizona-purdue/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:30:55 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Dan Hurley and Cam Spencer #12 of the Connecticut Huskies react after defeating the Villanova Wildcats at the Wells Fargo Center on January 20, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Houston and Auburn are dominating on defense]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217595/2024/01/22/college-basketball-rankings-kentucky-iowa-state-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217595/2024/01/22/college-basketball-rankings-kentucky-iowa-state-houston/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:30:23 GMTCentral Florida&#039;s Darius Johnson (3) passes the ball around Houston&#039;s Jamal Shead (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Lean times for the ACC — at least for now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211460/2024/01/19/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-acc-uconn-auburn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211460/2024/01/19/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-acc-uconn-auburn/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[How Dalton Knecht went from unknown to Tennessee basketball's missing ingredient]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209758/2024/01/19/dalton-knecht-tennessee-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209758/2024/01/19/dalton-knecht-tennessee-basketball/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:00:54 GMTKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 16: Dalton Knecht #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates his three point basket against the Florida Gators in the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena on January 16, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: UConn justifies top spot, and Seton Hall debuts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209558/2024/01/18/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-dayton-seton-hall/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209558/2024/01/18/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-dayton-seton-hall/Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:59:45 GMT<![CDATA[Vols' title chances, Juuse Saros' future, Titans coach search essentials: Rexrode mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5206221/2024/01/18/tennesse-vols-titans-coach-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5206221/2024/01/18/tennesse-vols-titans-coach-mailbag/Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:00:29 GMTDec 24, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik smiles before the game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball viewers' guide: Creighton-UConn, Bama-Tennessee and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5206850/2024/01/17/viewers-guide-college-basketball-byu-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5206850/2024/01/17/viewers-guide-college-basketball-byu-houston/Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:30:46 GMTJan 13, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Darrion Williams (5) watches the ball go out of bounds in front of Kansas State Wildcats wing David NÕGuessan (1) in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Hollinger: NBA's bottom five teams are worse than ever + is the Blazers' Scoot Henderson a bust?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5205999/2024/01/16/nba-standings-pistons-wizards-hornets-spurs-blazers-scoot-henderson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5205999/2024/01/16/nba-standings-pistons-wizards-hornets-spurs-blazers-scoot-henderson/Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:44:19 GMT<![CDATA[Submit your questions for Joe Rexrode’s mailbag]]>The Titans are interviewing just about everyone you can think of in their search to replace the fired Mike Vrabel. The Preds are hanging tough in the playoff race. Tennessee men’s basketball is a contender, Tennessee women’s basketball is on the bubble, Vanderbilt women’s basketball is the state’s surprise team and Vanderbilt men’s basketball is a mess. And, of course, we can always talk college football. Submit your questions here for Joe Rexrode’s mailbag.

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<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Purdue stays on top, while TCU makes big move]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5202301/2024/01/15/mens-college-basketball-ranking-purdue-tcu/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5202301/2024/01/15/mens-college-basketball-ranking-purdue-tcu/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:30:56 GMTJan 10, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) celebrates after scoring against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Bear of a week shakes up the 68-team field]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193142/2024/01/12/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-kansas-texas-houston-arizona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193142/2024/01/12/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-kansas-texas-houston-arizona/Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:45:06 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Who's No. 1 after a wild week of upsets?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5194020/2024/01/11/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-houston-utah-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5194020/2024/01/11/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-houston-utah-state/Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:30:28 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball viewers' guide: Oklahoma-Kansas and Big 12 battles to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5191105/2024/01/10/viewer-guide-college-basketball-kansas-oklahoma/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5191105/2024/01/10/viewer-guide-college-basketball-kansas-oklahoma/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:04:48 GMTIowa State forward Robert Jones (12) walks off the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 57-53. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Auburn is dominating, and St. John's is back]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185126/2024/01/08/college-basketball-rankings-auburn-st-johns-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185126/2024/01/08/college-basketball-rankings-auburn-st-johns-purdue/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:30 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - JANUARY 06: Aden Holloway #1 of the Auburn Tigers drives to the basket in the second half against Joseph Pinion #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 06, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Tigers defeated the Razorbacks 83-51. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Gonzaga looks like a bubble team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5175195/2024/01/05/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens-gonzaga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5175195/2024/01/05/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens-gonzaga/Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:30:32 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Arizona enters the new year with one big question]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5171919/2024/01/01/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-san-diego-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5171919/2024/01/01/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-san-diego-state/Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:00:08 GMTDec 31, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) drives around Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Purdue, Arizona, Houston, Kansas are top seeds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5114638/2023/12/29/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5114638/2023/12/29/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens/Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[Did we rank Florida too low in program tiers? Is Arizona the next blue blood up?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5156115/2023/12/28/program-tiers-basketball-florida-arizona-tennessee-ucla/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5156115/2023/12/28/program-tiers-basketball-florida-arizona-tennessee-ucla/Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:00:44 GMTSUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 9: Tyrese Samuel #4 of the Florida Gators scores against the Richmond Spiders during the AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic on December 9, 2023 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball program tiers: From blue bloods like Duke (and UConn!) on down]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5128979/2023/12/27/college-basketball-program-tiers-duke-ucla-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5128979/2023/12/27/college-basketball-program-tiers-duke-ucla-unc/Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Florida Atlantic soars after knocking off Arizona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159456/2023/12/25/college-basketball-rankings-florida-atlantic-arizona-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159456/2023/12/25/college-basketball-rankings-florida-atlantic-arizona-uconn/Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:00:26 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 23: Johnell Davis #1 of the Florida Atlantic Owls gestures for calm after the Arizona Wildcats scored off of a turnover in the second half of the Desert Classic at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Owls defeated the Wildcats 96-95 in double overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tennessee Vols football recruiting/portal work is a net gain, but there's more to this]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5154808/2023/12/22/tennessee-vols-recruiting-signing-day-portal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5154808/2023/12/22/tennessee-vols-recruiting-signing-day-portal/Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:00:36 GMTKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 14: ead coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers talks to the press following their win over the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies at Neyland Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Memphis is cooking, and Ole Miss, Auburn rise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5151870/2023/12/21/college-basketball-power-rankings-memphis-ole-miss-auburn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5151870/2023/12/21/college-basketball-power-rankings-memphis-ole-miss-auburn/Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:16:06 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Purdue reclaims the top spot after beating Arizona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5144532/2023/12/18/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-arizona-uconn-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5144532/2023/12/18/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-arizona-uconn-kansas/Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:45 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Arizona is No. 1, and Oklahoma cracks top 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134372/2023/12/14/college-basketball-power-rankings-arizona-oklahoma-memphis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134372/2023/12/14/college-basketball-power-rankings-arizona-oklahoma-memphis/Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:15:35 GMT<![CDATA[Is Big Ten basketball any good? And what's next at Louisville? Shot Takers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5135323/2023/12/14/big-ten-louisville-zach-edey-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5135323/2023/12/14/big-ten-louisville-zach-edey-mailbag/Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:54 GMTEVANSTON, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 01: Brooks Barnhizer #13 and Matthew Nicholson #34 of the Northwestern Wildcats defend Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on December 01, 2023 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rick Barnes' Tennessee team can win it all, whether you want to believe it or not]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5131557/2023/12/13/tennessee-vols-basketball-rick-barnes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5131557/2023/12/13/tennessee-vols-basketball-rick-barnes/Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:15 GMTHONOLULU, HAWAII - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Rick Barnes of the Tennessee Volunteers has words with Dalton Knecht #3 during the second half of their game against the Purdue Boilermakers in the Allstate Maui Invitational at SimpliFi Arena on November 21, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Tennessee, Oklahoma and Clemson are on the way up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5122912/2023/12/11/college-basketball-rankings-tennesssee-oklahoma-clemson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5122912/2023/12/11/college-basketball-rankings-tennesssee-oklahoma-clemson/Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:49:00 GMTKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 09: Jahmai Mashack #15 and Josiah-Jordan James #30 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrate against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena on December 09, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Arizona ascends to No. 1 after upset-filled week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5109160/2023/12/04/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-purdue-wisconsin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5109160/2023/12/04/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-purdue-wisconsin/Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:00:59 GMTArizona guard KJ Lewis dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colgate, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)<![CDATA[Tennessee star Dalton Knecht helped off court vs. UNC after rolling left ankle]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5100800/2023/11/29/tennessee-dalton-knecht-ankle-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5100800/2023/11/29/tennessee-dalton-knecht-ankle-injury/Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:11:24 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Purdue claims top spot, FAU and Villanova return]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091392/2023/11/27/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-marquette-arizona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091392/2023/11/27/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-marquette-arizona/Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:39 GMTHONOLULU, HAWAII - NOVEMBER 22: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers lets out a yell as he throws down a dunk during the second half of their game against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the Allstate Maui Invitational at SimpliFi Arena on November 22, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Alabama, UCLA, Iowa State among 5 newcomers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5076859/2023/11/20/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-ucla-iowa-state-alabama/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5076859/2023/11/20/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-ucla-iowa-state-alabama/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:49:23 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 13: Dayvion McKnight #20 of the Xavier Musketeers looks to pass while defended by Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Mackey Arena on November 13, 2023 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball's Feast Week guide: A loaded Maui Invitational and so much more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5066795/2023/11/19/feast-week-college-basketball-guide-maui-invitational/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5066795/2023/11/19/feast-week-college-basketball-guide-maui-invitational/Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:09 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 24: Center court is seen during the championship game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the St. Mary&#039;s Gaels of the 2021 Maui Invitational basketball tournament at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Tennessee vaults to No. 1 after season's first week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5052353/2023/11/13/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-arizona-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5052353/2023/11/13/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-arizona-kansas/Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:34 GMTMADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: Dalton Knecht #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers goes in for a score in the first half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on November 10, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Vols-Missouri, a Playoff showdown in 2024, will have to settle for being fierce and fun]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5040310/2023/11/08/vols-missouri-college-football-playoff-bowls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5040310/2023/11/08/vols-missouri-college-football-playoff-bowls/Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:00:19 GMTNovember 12, 2022: head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers argues a call during the NCAA football game between the University of Tennessee Volunteers and the University of Missouri Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville TN Tim Gangloff/CSM (Credit Image: © Tim Gangloff/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)<![CDATA[Needing Nico, still? Booing Titans, acceptable? Buying Vols hoops, smart? Mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5021839/2023/11/02/tennessee-titans-vols-predators-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5021839/2023/11/02/tennessee-titans-vols-predators-mailbag/Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:00:45 GMTOct 28, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[SEC basketball preview: Can Tennessee or Texas A&M break through in deep league?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5014205/2023/10/31/sec-basketball-preview-tennessee-texas-am-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5014205/2023/10/31/sec-basketball-preview-tennessee-texas-am-kentucky/Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00:38 GMTCOLUMBIA, MO - FEBRUARY 18: Wade Taylor IV #4 of the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies is fouled by D&#039;Moi Hodge #5 of the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Mizzou Arena on February 18, 2023 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball predictions: Will Tennessee and Florida Atlantic disappoint?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5005655/2023/10/31/college-basketball-predictions-disappointing-teams-tennessee-fau/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5005655/2023/10/31/college-basketball-predictions-disappointing-teams-tennessee-fau/Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00:22 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Santiago Vescovi #25 of the Tennessee Volunteers drives to the basket against Bryan Greenlee #4 of the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half in the Sweet 16 round game of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 23, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Submit your questions for Joe Rexrode’s mailbag]]>Titans trade talks are fading. The Will Levis frenzy is just beginning. The Vols are getting better play from their quarterback as well. And there’s some compelling hockey and hoops on the horizon. Ask on these or any other topics for Joe Rexrode’s latest mailbag.

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<![CDATA[College basketball coaching tiers 2023: Dan Hurley moves into Tier 1, John Calipari falls]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4982079/2023/10/25/college-basketball-coaching-tiers-self-hurley-calipari-pitino/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4982079/2023/10/25/college-basketball-coaching-tiers-self-hurley-calipari-pitino/Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:16 GMT<![CDATA[Top 20 college basketball guards for 2023-24: Tyler Kolek, Trey Alexander and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4970137/2023/10/23/tyler-kolek-tyrese-proctor-best-guards-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4970137/2023/10/23/tyler-kolek-tyrese-proctor-best-guards-college-basketball/Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[Vols heading to Alabama with a defense that can play, an offense that can't pass]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4961388/2023/10/14/tennessee-vols-texas-am-joe-milton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4961388/2023/10/14/tennessee-vols-texas-am-joe-milton/Sun, 15 Oct 2023 02:58:10 GMTKNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 14: Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies running back Rueben Owens (2) is tackled by Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. (27) while Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) celebrates during the college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies on October 14, 2023, at Neyland Stadium, in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Submit your questions for Joe Rexrode’s mailbag]]>Tennessee’s SEC teams are coming off massive disappointments of different kinds — the Vols getting thumped at Florida, Vanderbilt finding another creative way to lose — but at least Tennessee’s NFL team seems to have a pulse. Oh, and Nashville Predators training camp is fast approaching. Ask about those or any other topics for Joe Rexrode’s mailbag.

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<![CDATA[Maui Invitational relocates to Honolulu out of respect for people affected by wildfires]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4856429/2023/09/12/maui-invitational-relocated/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4856429/2023/09/12/maui-invitational-relocated/Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:38:17 GMTLAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 21: A Maui Invitational basketball on the floor during a first round game of the Maui Jim Invitational college basketball Tournament between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Louisville Cardinals at Lahaina Civic Arena on November 21, 2022 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Maryland, Indiana, San Diego State and others didn't make preseason Top 25]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4826406/2023/09/05/top-25-mailbag-maryland-indiana-san-diego-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4826406/2023/09/05/top-25-mailbag-maryland-indiana-san-diego-state/Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:00:34 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 10: Malik Reneau #5 of the Indiana Hoosiers goes up for a layup against Donta Scott #24 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament at United Center on March 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rexrode: Vols fans may need to pump the brakes a bit on the Josh Heupel era]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4819027/2023/08/31/tennessee-vols-josh-heupel/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4819027/2023/08/31/tennessee-vols-josh-heupel/Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:02 GMTDec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel looks on after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Michigan State to host Tennessee in charity exhibition matchup for wildfire relief]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4819333/2023/08/30/michigan-state-tennessee-wildfire-relief/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4819333/2023/08/30/michigan-state-tennessee-wildfire-relief/Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:38:38 GMTMar 23, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts from the sideline in the game against the Kansas State Wildcats in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball preseason Top 25: Kansas, Marquette, Duke lead 2023-24 rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4806133/2023/08/28/college-basketball-preseason-top-rankings-kansas-marquette-duke/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4806133/2023/08/28/college-basketball-preseason-top-rankings-kansas-marquette-duke/Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:53 GMT<![CDATA[Five Vols veterans who could spark an SEC East run — and a freshman who must be ready]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4794183/2023/08/23/tennessee-vols-sec-key-players-college-football/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4794183/2023/08/23/tennessee-vols-sec-key-players-college-football/Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:17 GMTDec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (20) runs the ball ahead of Clemson Tigers cornerback Fred Davis II (2) during the second half of the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Inside Joe Milton's day with SEC media — arm obsession, Vols talk and "Pawwwlll"]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4708067/2023/07/21/tennessee-vols-joe-milton-sec-media-days/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4708067/2023/07/21/tennessee-vols-joe-milton-sec-media-days/Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[ACC/SEC Challenge matchups: Duke-Arkansas, UNC-Tennessee highlight new event]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4647907/2023/06/28/acc-sec-challenge-matchups-duke-arkansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4647907/2023/06/28/acc-sec-challenge-matchups-duke-arkansas/Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:26:39 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: JD Notae #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks goes up for a shot in front of Mark Williams #15 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament Elite 8 Round at Chase Center on March 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)<![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins in, Juuse Saros out? Nashville's Super Bowl? Rexrode mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4636801/2023/06/26/deandre-hopkins-juuse-saros-nashville-super-bowl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4636801/2023/06/26/deandre-hopkins-juuse-saros-nashville-super-bowl/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:09 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 21: Juuse Saros #74 of the Nashville Predators tends the net during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on December 21, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bulls draft pick Julian Phillips labeled natural baller: 'He did stuff you can't teach']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4637132/2023/06/24/bulls-draft-pick-julian-phillips/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4637132/2023/06/24/bulls-draft-pick-julian-phillips/Sat, 24 Jun 2023 09:00:48 GMTNASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 10: Tennessee Volunteers forward Julian Phillips (2) takes a shot over Missouri Tigers guard Sean East II (55) during an SEC Mens Basketball Tournament game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Missouri Tigers on March 10, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Submit your questions for Joe Rexrode’s mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4629025/2023/06/21/tennessee-mailbag-joe-rexrode-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4629025/2023/06/21/tennessee-mailbag-joe-rexrode-2/Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:06:52 GMT<![CDATA[Rexrode: Vols' College World Series run was special, but Tony Vitello needs more dudes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4626201/2023/06/20/tennessee-vols-college-world-series-lsu/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4626201/2023/06/20/tennessee-vols-college-world-series-lsu/Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:59:22 GMTJun 20, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Tony Vitello walks off the field after being shutout by the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Rexrode: Vols athletics is in a golden age. Can this baseball team be its first champion?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4603915/2023/06/13/tennessee-vols-super-regional-baseball-southern-miss/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4603915/2023/06/13/tennessee-vols-super-regional-baseball-southern-miss/Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:32:52 GMTTennessee pitcher Drew Beam throws during the first inning of an NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game against Southern Mississippi, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)<![CDATA[College World Series field sees 5 top-10 seeds, including No. 1 Wake Forest, head to Omaha]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4603530/2023/06/13/college-world-series-omaha-bracket-field/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4603530/2023/06/13/college-world-series-omaha-bracket-field/Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:58:26 GMTWake Forest celebrates after winning an NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game against Alabama on Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)<![CDATA[Rexrode: Vols' CWS hopes stay alive with grit, cohesion and an 'emphatic dunk']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4599733/2023/06/11/tennessee-vols-baseball-super-regional-southern-miss/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4599733/2023/06/11/tennessee-vols-baseball-super-regional-southern-miss/Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:40:49 GMTTennessee pitcher Chase Dollander (11) throws against Southern Mississippi during their NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game, Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)<![CDATA[Tennessee transfer Olivier Nkamhoua commits to Michigan: Where Wolverines' roster stands]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4590085/2023/06/07/olivier-nkamhoua-michigan-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4590085/2023/06/07/olivier-nkamhoua-michigan-transfer/Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:16:49 GMTORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 18: Olivier Nkamhoua #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts during the second half of the game against the Duke Blue Devils in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rexrode: Vols baseball ecstasy adds to Vanderbilt agony, and vice versa]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4580409/2023/06/05/tennessee-volunteers-vanderbilt-commodores-baseball-vols-vandy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4580409/2023/06/05/tennessee-volunteers-vanderbilt-commodores-baseball-vols-vandy/Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:59:55 GMTNASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 04: Vanderbilt players Vanderbilt pitcher Michael Doolin (43), pitcher David Horn (38), pitcher Andrew Dutkanych IV (80), and teammates look on as Xavier celebrates on the field after eliminating Vanderbilt during a Nashville Regional game between Vanderbilt and Xavier, June 4, 2023 at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Kansas and Purdue rise, Kentucky sinks after deadline day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4571190/2023/06/01/college-basketball-rankings-kansas-purdue-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4571190/2023/06/01/college-basketball-rankings-kansas-purdue-kentucky/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:49:58 GMT<![CDATA[Vols baseball is kinder and gentler, as embodied by its unofficial NIL champion]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4564366/2023/06/01/tennessee-vols-baseball-tony-vitello-kirby-connell/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4564366/2023/06/01/tennessee-vols-baseball-tony-vitello-kirby-connell/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00:44 GMTKNOXVILLE, TN - May 02, 2023 - Pitcher Kirby Connell #35 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Wofford Terriers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics<![CDATA[College basketball top 25 for 2023-24: Duke, Michigan State lead updated rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4509919/2023/05/12/college-basketball-top-25-2023-24-duke/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4509919/2023/05/12/college-basketball-top-25-2023-24-duke/Fri, 12 May 2023 09:00:43 GMT<![CDATA[Former Northern Colorado guard Dalton Knecht transfers to Tennessee]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4438439/2023/04/21/northern-colorado-dalton-knecht-tennessee/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4438439/2023/04/21/northern-colorado-dalton-knecht-tennessee/Sat, 22 Apr 2023 01:15:28 GMTALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - NOVEMBER 27: Dalton Knecht #5 of the Northern Colorado Bears celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Javonte Johnson #13 of the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of their game in the Lobo Classic at The Pit on November 27, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Lobos defeated the Bears 98-74. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tennessee/Vandy baseball fans' silence, Titans' QB pick, Preds' changes: Rexrode mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4429126/2023/04/20/tennessee-vanderbilt-baseball-titans-predators/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4429126/2023/04/20/tennessee-vanderbilt-baseball-titans-predators/Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:38 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 04: Vanderbilt Commodores catcher Jack Bulger (16) heads to first on an RBI single during the first inning of a Cambria College Classic game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and Maryland Terrapins on March 4, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Submit your questions for Joe Rexrode’s mailbag]]>Has order been restored in the state’s college baseball scene, with Vanderbilt reasserting itself and Tennessee floundering? Or will the Vols pause that talk this weekend? What will the Titans do in the draft? Are the Preds right back to going for it next season? Can UT football win 10 again? Get in on these topics or anything else you want to ask in Joe Rexrode’s mailbag.

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<![CDATA[NCAA men's basketball way-too-early Top 25 for 2023-24: Marquette, Purdue on top]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4374061/2023/04/04/ncaa-mens-basketball-top-25-2023-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4374061/2023/04/04/ncaa-mens-basketball-top-25-2023-2024/Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[Rexrode: Vols save worst for last in Sweet 16 flop against FAU]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4341364/2023/03/24/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament-fau/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4341364/2023/03/24/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament-fau/Fri, 24 Mar 2023 06:13:13 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Michael Forrest #11 of the Florida Atlantic Owls drives to the basket defended by Josiah-Jordan James #30 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half of the game during the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2023 NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament held at Madison Square Garden on March 23, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[FAU upsets Tennessee to advance to first Elite Eight in program history: How the Owls did it]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4342532/2023/03/23/fau-upset-tennessee-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4342532/2023/03/23/fau-upset-tennessee-march-madness/Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:46:18 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Alijah Martin #15, Brandon Weatherspoon #23 and Nicholas Boyd #2 of the Florida Atlantic Owls celebrate a basket against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half in the Sweet 16 round game of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 23, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 picks: UCLA-Zags, Texas-Xavier, UConn-Arkansas and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4337581/2023/03/23/sweet-16-picks-ucla-gonzaga-texas-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4337581/2023/03/23/sweet-16-picks-ucla-gonzaga-texas-uconn/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:29 GMTALBANY, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Adama Sanogo #21 of the Connecticut Huskies dunks in the first half against the Iona Gaels during the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at MVP Arena on March 17, 2023 in Albany, New York. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tennessee's NCAA Tournament hopes could rest in hands of 'miracle' guard Jahmai Mashack]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4334744/2023/03/23/tennessee-ncaa-tournament-jahmai-mashack/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4334744/2023/03/23/tennessee-ncaa-tournament-jahmai-mashack/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:18 GMTTennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Louisiana in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)<![CDATA[Thursday's Sweet 16 takeaways: Kansas State outlasts Michigan State in OT; FAU upsets Tennessee]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4338416/2023/03/23/march-madness-sweet-16-ucla-gonzaga-michigan-state-uconn-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4338416/2023/03/23/march-madness-sweet-16-ucla-gonzaga-michigan-state-uconn-takeaways/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:02 GMTMar 23, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Markquis Nowell (1) yells as he reacts in the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Tennessee vs. Florida Atlantic odds, picks, TV channel: Expert predictions for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4329048/2023/03/22/tennessee-florida-atlantic-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4329048/2023/03/22/tennessee-florida-atlantic-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:46 GMTORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 18: Santiago Vescovi #25 of the Tennessee Volunteers dribbles the ball against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rexrode: Is Tennessee basketball excessively physical? More like doubly Sweet]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4330435/2023/03/21/rexrode-tennessee-basketball-doubly-sweet/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4330435/2023/03/21/rexrode-tennessee-basketball-doubly-sweet/Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:17:38 GMTKNOXVILLE, TN - MARCH 20: Jasmine Powell #15 of the Tennessee Lady Vols pushes the ball up the court in a game against the Toledo Rockets during the second round of the 2023 NCAA Women&#039;s Basketball Tournament held at Thompson-Boling Arena on March 20, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joy Kimbrough/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 is set, but there's questions for all of them]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4326239/2023/03/20/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-seth-davis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4326239/2023/03/20/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-seth-davis/Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:43:55 GMT<![CDATA[Rexrode: Vols smear Duke, get Rick Barnes clean to Sweet 16 with muddy masterpiece]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4323756/2023/03/19/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament-duke/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4323756/2023/03/19/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament-duke/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:48:02 GMTORLANDO, FL - MARCH 18: Uros Plavsic #33 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates a shot against the Duke Blue Devils during the second round of the 2023 NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament held at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Seth Davis' NCAA Tournament picks: Duke-Tennessee, Kansas-Arkansas and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4321484/2023/03/18/ncaa-tournament-picks-duke-tennessee-kansas-arkansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4321484/2023/03/18/ncaa-tournament-picks-duke-tennessee-kansas-arkansas/Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:00:13 GMTDES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 16: Kevin McCullar Jr. #15 of the Kansas Jayhawks dunks against the Howard Bison in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 3 takeaways: No. 1 Alabama wins decisively over No. 8 Maryland]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4320454/2023/03/18/march-madness-day-3-princeton-furman-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4320454/2023/03/18/march-madness-day-3-princeton-furman-takeaways/Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:00:08 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 12: Brandon Miller #24 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies during the 2023 SEC Basketball Tournament final on March 12, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who has the edge in Duke vs. Tennessee in NCAA Tournament second-round game?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4321132/2023/03/17/duke-tennessee-ncaa-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4321132/2023/03/17/duke-tennessee-ncaa-tournament/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:29:56 GMTORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 16: Uros Plavsic #33 of the Tennessee Volunteers controls the ball against Jordan Brown #21 of the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 16, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tennessee vs. Duke odds, picks, TV channel: Expert predictions for NCAA Tournament second round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4313497/2023/03/17/tennessee-duke-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4313497/2023/03/17/tennessee-duke-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:15:06 GMTORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 16: Dariq Whitehead #0 of the Duke Blue Devils and Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils react during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Amway Center on March 16, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rexrode: For Vols, Duke represents an opportunity to redefine this turbulent season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4318952/2023/03/17/tennessee-ncaa-torunament-duke-louisiana/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4318952/2023/03/17/tennessee-ncaa-torunament-duke-louisiana/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:00:04 GMTORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Olivier Nkamhoua #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers dunks against the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament held at Amway Center on March 16, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tennessee's NCAA Tournament run will require best version of its most underrated player]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4312810/2023/03/16/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4312810/2023/03/16/tennessee-vols-ncaa-tournament/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:58 GMTKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - FEBRUARY 25: Olivier Nkamhoua #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates his dunk against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 25, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: No. 15 Princeton upsets No. 2 Arizona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4302881/2023/03/16/march-madness-day-1-duke-virginia-alabama-kansas-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4302881/2023/03/16/march-madness-day-1-duke-virginia-alabama-kansas-takeaways/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:18 GMTMar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Princeton Tigers celebrate the victory against the Arizona Wildcats at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Tennessee vs. Louisiana odds, picks, TV channel: Expert predictions for NCAA Tournament first round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4306205/2023/03/15/tennessee-louisiana-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4306205/2023/03/15/tennessee-louisiana-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:10:57 GMTKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 28: Julian Phillips #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers keeps the ball in bounds against the Texas Longhorns in the first half of the game at Thompson-Boling Arena on January 28, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who can win the NCAA Tournament? The teams that Eamonn Brennan thinks can do it]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4311144/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-win-eamonn-brennan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4311144/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-win-eamonn-brennan/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:24:33 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 11: Interim head coach Rodney Terry of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with the team after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks in the Big 12 Tournament Championship game at T-Mobile Center on March 11, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament first-round picks: Duke-Oral Roberts, Virginia-Furman and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4310253/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-picks-duke-oral-roberts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4310253/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-picks-duke-oral-roberts/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:05 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 10: Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after making a three-point basket against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half of the ACC Basketball Tournament semifinals at Greensboro Coliseum Complex on March 10, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Beer Guide: A local brew for every team. Please read responsibly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4309961/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-beer-guide/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4309961/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-beer-guide/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament upsets: Bracket Breakers examines Providence, Oral Roberts vs. Duke and the East Region]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4306338/2023/03/14/ncaa-tournament-upsets-east-region/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4306338/2023/03/14/ncaa-tournament-upsets-east-region/Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:14 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament 2023 bracket picks from Seth Davis: Why Alabama will win it all]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4301519/2023/03/13/march-madness-bracket-picks-seth-davis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4301519/2023/03/13/march-madness-bracket-picks-seth-davis/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:16 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 12: Jahvon Quinerly #5 and Mark Sears #1of the Alabama Crimson Tide huddle with the team against the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies in the second half of the 2023 SEC Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 12, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rexrode: Vols need not worry about Duke or anybody else. They need to check themselves]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4300746/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-tennessee-volunteers-louisiana/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4300746/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-tennessee-volunteers-louisiana/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:39:44 GMTNASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 10: Tennessee Volunteers guard Santiago Vescovi (25) controls the ball against Missouri Tigers guard Sean East II (55) during an SEC Mens Basketball Tournament game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Missouri Tigers on March 10, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament East Region analysis: Purdue, Duke, Kentucky and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4300225/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-east-region-purdue-duke-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4300225/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-east-region-purdue-duke-analysis/Sun, 12 Mar 2023 23:27:47 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Alabama takes No. 1 overall seed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4278774/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-ucla-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4278774/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-ucla-purdue/Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:44:47 GMT<![CDATA[Rexrode: Vols think an NCAA Tournament run is possible, and they may be the only ones]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4296872/2023/03/10/tennessee-volunteers-sec-tournament-missouri-tigers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4296872/2023/03/10/tennessee-volunteers-sec-tournament-missouri-tigers/Sat, 11 Mar 2023 03:05:26 GMTNASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 10: Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) takes a shot over Tennessee Volunteers forward Tobe Awaka (11) during an SEC Mens Basketball Tournament game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Missouri Tigers on March 10, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[SEC Tournament odds, picks and bracket: Alabama aims for top overall seed against Texas A&M]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4269955/2023/03/08/sec-tournament-picks-odds-schedule-bracket-scores/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4269955/2023/03/08/sec-tournament-picks-odds-schedule-bracket-scores/Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:30:30 GMTNASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 11: Alabama Crimson Tide forward Brandon Miller (24) pushes the ball up the court during an SEC Mens Basketball Tournament game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Missouri Tigers on March 11, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)