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Jordan Horston is BALLIN

When Rae Burrell went down, the Lady Vols' season went up in the air. Not only has Jordan Horston leveled the ship, but she's taken command. Nathanael Rutherford was joined by guest host Cora Hall of Knox News to discuss the impressive weekend the Lady Vols had in Las Vegas and the elite play of Jordan Horston. Will the Lady Vols end up undefeated or with just 1 loss before the start of SEC play? Should fans be surprised at how great Horston has played to start this season?

A Great Day for Basketball in Tennessee

Both the Vols and Lady Vols had a phenomenal Sunday afternoon, and the future of the season looks pretty bright for both teams. Nathanael Rutherford was joined by guest host Ryan Schumpert of Rocky Top Insider to discuss the lessons we learned from the Vols' loss to Villanova and win against North Carolina as well as the Lady Vols' comeback victory over Texas. Has UT found a surprising star for the rest of the season? Has the rotation been trimmed down some already? For the Lady Vols, is Jordan Horston channeling her inner Rennia Davis? Can Tamari Key become a star?

Kennedy Chandler Gets HUGE Praise

Tennessee freshman PG Kennedy Chandler has already turned heads in just a couple games with the Vols, but a head coach of one of UT's recent opponents compared him to one of the best PGs to play in recent years. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss that along with takeaways from the Vols' win over ETSU and UT's big match-up with No. 5 Villanova this Saturday. Plus, the two discuss the Lady Vols' 3-0 start to the season and what to expect without Rae Burrell with a very tough non-conference slate of games coming up.
 
(1:30) - The biggest takeaways from the Vols' win over ETSU(8:55) - Kennedy Chandler gets compared to Kyrie Irving(15:58) - How the Vols match up with No. 5 Villanova (31:26) - Thoughts on the start of the Lady Vols' season(44:10) - Final thoughts on the Vols before a huge weekend

How Will the Lady Vols Fare without Rae Burrell?

Preseason All-American Rae Burrell went down in the first half of the Lady Vols' first game of the season last week, and she's out indefinitely with an injury. Can Tennessee make some headway in a very tough non-conference schedule without her? Nathanael Rutherford was joined by special guest Cora Hall of Knox News to discuss the Lady Vols' slow start on offense, the road ahead, and who can step up without Burrell in the lineup.

Have the Vols Changed Their Offense for Good?

Tennessee's men's basketball team set a new school record for most three-pointers made in a game during their 90-62 victory in their season opener against UT-Martin on Tuesday. Is this the type of offense we should expect for the rest of the season? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley break down what they saw from UT's first win of the season and discuss what they'd like to see adjusted and maintained throughout the rest of the year.

Predicting the Lady Vols‘ Basketball Season

Welcome to the Lady Vols Basketball Fever Podcast! We are expanding the show and introducing a regular show dedicated to JUST the Lady Vols here on the Vol Basketball Fever Podcast platform. In our debut episode, Nathanael Rutherford is joined by Maria Cornelius, who covers the Lady Vols for GoVols247. Nathanael and Maria break down the Lady Vols' exhibition win over Georgia College and look at why this is Kellie Harper's best roster at UT thus far. Plus, they share their predictions for the season and discuss how this team could fare in the NCAA Tournament. 

Predicting the Vols‘ Basketball Season

The 2021-22 basketball season is FINALLY almost upon us, so it's time for us to share our predictions for the Vols' season. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley attempt to predict Tennessee's record and postseason fate for the men's basketball team this upcoming season. The two also break down the Vols' performance in Saturday's exhibition and discuss why Kennedy Chandler, UT's post depth, and the three-point offense and defense are all major factors to watch this year.

Who Has Impressed During Tennessee‘s Practices?

The Vols have been practicing the last few weeks and had their Media Day on Tuesday. Nathanael Rutherford welcomed in guest Ryan Schumpert of Rocky Top Insider to talk about what he's seen from Tennessee's practice this preseason and what Rick Barnes had to say on Tuesday's media session. Who has really stood out in practices so far? Is Kennedy Chandler impressing? What about fellow freshman point guard Zakai Zeigler? Is Olivier Nkamhoua ready to crack the starting lineup?
 
Link to Ryan's Tuesday practice observations: https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2021/10/26/tennessee-basketball-practice-observations-october-26/

Rick Barnes Fires Back at Jeremy Pruitt

Well, it's not Tennessee athletics unless there's a million things to talk about after a week passes. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss the latest news surrounding the report of former UT head football coach Jeremy Pruitt and his lawyer naming Rick Barnes and the basketball program in a fiery letter aimed as part of a lawsuit over wrongful termination. Barnes responded, but there might be some concerning information in that letter for UT hoops. Also, preseason polls and predictions are out. How did the Vols and Lady Vols fare? Are expectations fair by the national and regional media?
 
(2:58) - Let's talk preseason polls first(13:21) - Should Kentucky be the favorites to win the SEC?(25:29) - Rick Barnes, Jeremy Pruitt, Bobby Maze, and ALL the drama

Candace Parker is the GOAT

Candace Parker is playing for another WNBA title, and her resurgence this year has caught the attention of the basketball world. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss Parker and the Chicago Sky chasing a title and why this one is especially important for the LVFL. They discuss that, other Lady Vol notes, how many players on the current Vols roster will be drafted into the NBA in the coming years, and more!
(1:59) - Candace Parker is playing for another WNBA title(15:00) - LVFL Nikki McCray-Penson is stepping down due to health reasons(22:40) - How many Vols on the current roster end up drafted into the NBA?