Vol Basketball Fever

All These Transfers are a GOOD Thing, Actually

On Friday, Tennessee lost two more players to the transfer portal, and another player declared for the NBA Draft. All in all, the Vols have now lost 7 players from their 2020-21 roster. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss why that large amount of attrition is actually a GOOD thing for the Vols this offseason, and why UT can be a better team next year. Plus, they discuss UT's newest coaching hire and why it could mean good news on the recruiting trail soon.

Getting to Know the Vols' Newest Commit

Tennessee picked up a commitment from 2021 French guard Quentin Diboundje this week, and we spoke with his high school coach to let Vol fans know what to expect from the newest Vol commit. Nathanael Rutherford sat down with Ben Wisniewski, the head coach of the Montverde Academy post-grad basketball team, to discuss what kind of player Diboundje is and what Vol fans should know about the athletic Frenchman. 

Discussing a BUSY Week for the Vols

Tennessee hired a new assistant coach, saw another assistant leave for a head coaching job, landed a transfer, picked up a commitment, and had another freshman declare for the NBA Draft all within the last week. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley give their thoughts on ALL that and discuss some of the finer details in this latest episode!

The Vols Land a Big Transfer

Over the weekend, the Vols picked up a big-time transfer from another SEC school. Auburn guard Justin Powell committed to Tennessee on Saturday, and we turned to someone who covered the Tigers this past season to get a feel for what Powell brings to UT. Nathanael Rutherford interviews Brian Stultz of Auburn Wire to break down what Vol fans should expect from Powell as he joins Tennessee's basketball roster.

Vols are Diving Deep into the Transfer Portal

The Vols are one of the more active teams when it comes to contacting players in the transfer portal in men's basketball right now. Who have they contacted, and who is showing mutual interest? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley break down who UT should really target in the transfer portal and what type of players they need to bring in to maximize success next season and beyond.

How Much Will the Vols' Roster Change?

Tennessee's men's basketball team has already seen a handful of departures from their roster over the last few days, but how much more change is on the horizon? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss how many more players from this year's team won't return for the Vols next year and how UT should replace them. Plus, it's time to review the Lady Vols' season and look at what the future may hold for Kellie Harper and her program.

Let's Talk About Rick Barnes

It's time to have a frank discussion about Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley talk about the blame and criticism levied at Barnes after the Vols' disappointing season, why he deserves some of it, and why some of it is unfair. They also discuss how big of a change the Vols' roster needs to undergo this offseason to try and stay competitive at the top of the SEC for next season.

Where Do the Vols Go from Here?

In our debut episode of the Vol Basketball Fever Podcast, co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss Tennessee's disappointing season and their abysmal end in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Are the Vols due for a big roster shakeup this offseason? How do they improve next year? Plus, the Lady Vols dominate in the 2nd half to advance to the Round of 32!

Welcome to the Vol Basketball Fever Podcast!

We're rebranding! Welcome in to the NEW podcast all about Tennessee basketball, the Vol Basketball Fever Podcast! We'll be talking all about Vols and Lady Vols basketball moving forward, and this "episode" gives you all the details on the rebrand and what to expect in the future.