Tennessee Men's and Women's Basketball at SEC Tipoff '26
The Vols and Lady Vols are ranked in the Top 20 of the preseason AP Poll.
Basketball season is approaching, with the Tennessee men's and women's teams addressing the media at SEC Tipoff 2026.
- The Volunteers are coming off back-to-back Elite 8 appearances.
- Rick Barnes enters his 11th season as head coach.
- Tennessee's Cade Phillips is one of four returnees for the Vols this season.
Phillips says he grew up 'in a second' when he had a conversation with his coaches this offseason about now being a leader on this team.
The Vols' schedule includes an exhibition against Duke on October 26 and a season-opening matchup against Mercer on November 3.
Author's summary: Tennessee basketball teams prepare for the upcoming season.