2016–17 Tennessee Volunteers basketball | |
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Conference | Southeastern Conference |
Record | 16–16 (8–10 SEC) |
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Home arena | Thompson–Boling Arena |
Seasons← 2015–162017–18 → |
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Team | W | L | PCT | W | L | PCT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 5 Kentucky † | 16 | – | 2 | .889 | 32 | – | 6 | .842 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 10 Florida | 14 | – | 4 | .778 | 27 | – | 9 | .750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas | 12 | – | 6 | .667 | 26 | – | 10 | .722 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 6 South Carolina | 12 | – | 6 | .667 | 26 | – | 11 | .703 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ole Miss | 10 | – | 8 | .556 | 22 | – | 14 | .611 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama | 10 | – | 8 | .556 | 19 | – | 15 | .559 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vanderbilt | 10 | – | 8 | .556 | 19 | – | 16 | .543 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia | 9 | – | 9 | .500 | 19 | – | 15 | .559 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas A&M | 8 | – | 10 | .444 | 16 | – | 15 | .516 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | 8 | – | 10 | .444 | 16 | – | 16 | .500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Auburn | 7 | – | 11 | .389 | 18 | – | 14 | .563 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi State | 6 | – | 12 | .333 | 16 | – | 16 | .500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LSU | 2 | – | 16 | .111 | 10 | – | 21 | .323 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri | 2 | – | 16 | .111 | 8 | – | 24 | .250 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
† 2017 SEC tournament winner Rankings from AP poll |
The 2016–17 Tennessee Volunteers basketball team represented the University of Tennessee in the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Volunteers were led by second-year head coach Rick Barnes. The team played its home games at Thompson–Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee, as a member of the Southeastern Conference. They finished the season 16–16, 8–10 in SEC play to finish in a tie for ninth place. They lost in the second round of the SEC tournament to Georgia.
Previous season
The Vols posted a record of 15–19, 6–12 in SEC play, during the 2015–16 season and finished in 12th place. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament where they lost to LSU.
Roster turnover
Departures
Name | Number | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | Notes | Ref |
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Kevin Punter | 0 | G | 6'2" | 190 | Senior | Bronx, NY | Graduated | |
Ray Kasongo | 2 | F | 6'8" | 245 | Junior | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Transferred to Iowa State | |
Armani Moore | 4 | F | 6'4" | 217 | Senior | Kennesaw, GA | Graduated | |
Detrick Mostella | 15 | G | 6'1" | 179 | Junior | Decatur, AL | Dismissed on January 10, 2017 | |
Derek Reese | 23 | F | 6'7" | 230 | Senior | Orlando, FL | Graduated | |
Devon Baulkman | 34 | G | 6'4" | 200 | Senior | Bainbridge, GA | Graduated |
Incoming transfers
Name | Number | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | Notes | Ref |
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Lew Evans | 21 | F | 6'9" | 230 | RS Senior | Salt Lake City, UT | Graduate transfer from Utah State. Eligible to play immediately. |
Recruiting
2016
College recruiting information (2016) | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
Jordan Bowden SG |
Greenville, SC | 22 Feet Academy | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Mar 22, 2016 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Kwe Parker SG |
Wade, NC | Wesleyan Christian | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 172 lb (78 kg) | Nov 20, 2015 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 | ||||||
Grant Williams PF/C |
Charlotte, NC | Providence Day School | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Nov 13, 2015 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
John Fulkerson PF |
Arden, NC | Christ School | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Nov 6, 2015 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Jalen Johnson SF |
High Point, NC | Wesleyan Christian | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Oct 11, 2015 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
Jordan Bone PG |
Nashville, TN | Ensworth | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Sep 13, 2015 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: NR Rivals: NR 247Sports: NR ESPN: NR | ||||||
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2017
College recruiting information (2017) | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
Yves Pons SF |
Paris, France | INSEP Paris | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 217 lb (98 kg) | Feb 28, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Derrick Walker PF |
Kansas City, MO | Sunrise Christian Academy | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | Feb 2, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 | ||||||
Zach Kent C |
Middletown, DE | Blair Academy | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Oct 30, 2016 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: NR Rivals: NR 247Sports: NR ESPN: NR | ||||||
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Depth chart
Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 | Bench 3 | |
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F/C | Lew Evans | Kyle Alexander | John Fulkerson (INJ) | ||
F | Grant Williams | Jalen Johnson (RS) | |||
G/F | Robert Hubbs | Admiral Schofield | Lucas Campbell (W) | ||
G | Jordan Bowden | Shembari Phillips | Jacob Fleschman (W) | ||
PG | Lamonte' Turner | Jordan Bone | Kwe Parker | Brad Woodson (W) |
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Schedule
Tennessee opened the season against the Chattanooga Mocs. Additionally they played these games: at East Tennessee State, host Georgia Tech, and at North Carolina. The Vols took part in the 2016 Maui Invitational tournament, where they finished 7th. Tennessee hosted Kansas State in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Tennessee released its full non-conference schedule on June 24. The 2016 Maui Invitational Tournament bracket was announced on July 19.
Date time, TV |
Rank | Opponent | Result | Record | High points | High rebounds | High assists | Site (attendance) city, state | |||
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Exhibition | |||||||||||
Nov. 3* 7:00 PM |
Slippery Rock | W 83–48 | 14 – Hubbs | 5 – Schofield | 4 – Tied | Thompson–Boling Arena Knoxville, TN | |||||
Regular season | |||||||||||
Nov. 11* 7:00 PM |
Chattanooga Maui Invitational opening round |
L 69–82 | 0–1 |
21 – Bone | 10 – Williams | 2 – Hubbs | Thompson–Boling Arena (14,483) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Nov. 15* 7:00 PM, SECN |
Appalachian State | W 103–94 | 1–1 |
16 – Hubbs | 7 – Alexander | 8 – Bone | Thompson–Boling Arena (11,758) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Nov. 21* 2:30 PM, ESPN2 |
vs. No. 16 Wisconsin Maui Invitational quarterfinals |
L 62–74 | 1–2 |
16 – Phillips | 6 – Alexander | 2 – Tied | Lahaina Civic Center (2,400) Maui, HI | ||||
Nov. 22* 1:30 PM, ESPN2 |
vs. No. 12 Oregon Maui Invitational Consolation 2nd Round |
L 65–69 | 1–3 |
22 – Mostella | 10 – Fulkerson | 2 – Tied | Lahaina Civic Center (2,400) Maui, HI | ||||
Nov. 23* 2:15 PM, ESPNU |
vs. Chaminade Maui Invitational 7th Place Game |
W 95–81 | 2–3 |
28 – Hubbs | 8 – Fulkerson | 4 – Turner | Lahaina Civic Center (2,400) Maui, HI | ||||
Dec. 3* 1:00 PM, SECN+ |
Georgia Tech | W 81–58 | 3–3 |
14 – Tied | 8 – Fulkerson | 7 – Phillips | Thompson–Boling Arena (12,634) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Dec. 6* 5:00 PM |
Presbyterian | W 90–50 | 4–3 |
24 – Turner | 8 – Williams | 4 – Phillips | Thompson–Boling Arena (11,547) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Dec. 11* 5:00 PM, ESPN |
at No. 7 North Carolina | L 71–73 | 4–4 |
21 – Hubbs | 6 – Tied | 2 – Tied | Dean Smith Center (18,745) Chapel Hill, NC | ||||
Dec. 13* 7:00 PM, SECN |
Tennessee Tech | W 74–68 | 5–4 |
25 – Hubbs | 7 – Hubbs | 5 – Phillips | Thompson–Boling Arena (11,524) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Dec. 15* 7:00 PM |
Lipscomb | W 92–77 | 6–4 |
30 – Williams | 10 – Hubbs | 5 – Phillips | Thompson–Boling Arena (11,893) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Dec. 18* 4:00 PM, ESPN2 |
vs. No. 8 Gonzaga Nashville Showcase |
L 76–86 | 6–5 |
17 – Mostella | 7 – Williams | 4 – Tied | Bridgestone Arena (13,784) Nashville, TN | ||||
Dec. 22* 7:00 PM |
at East Tennessee State | W 72–68 | 7–5 |
25 – Mostella | 9 – Williams | 4 – Parker | Freedom Hall Civic Center (6,149) Johnson City, TN | ||||
Dec. 29 9:00 PM, SECN |
at Texas A&M | W 73–63 | 8–5 (1–0) |
14 – Turner | 6 – Phillips | 4 – Tied | Reed Arena (9,199) College Station, TX | ||||
Jan. 3 6:30 PM, SECN |
Arkansas | L 68–72 | 8–6 (1–1) |
21 – Hubbs | 11 – Williams | 3 – Bone | Thompson–Boling Arena (13,002) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Jan. 7 5:15 PM, ESPN2 |
at No. 24 Florida | L 70–83 | 8–7 (1–2) |
18 – Schofield | 10 – Schofield | 4 – Turner | O'Connell Center (10,843) Gainesville, FL | ||||
Jan. 11 6:30 PM, SECN |
South Carolina | L 60–70 | 8–8 (1–3) |
15 – Williams | 7 – Hubbs | 3 – Schofield | Thompson–Boling Arena (13,794) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Jan. 14 8:30 PM, SECN |
at Vanderbilt | W 87–75 | 9–8 (2–3) |
23 – Bone | 9 – Williams | 5 – Bone | Memorial Gymnasium (12,235) Nashville, TN | ||||
Jan. 17 9:00 PM, SECN |
at Ole Miss | L 69–80 | 9–9 (2–4) |
15 – Turner | 8 – Tied | 5 – Turner | The Pavilion at Ole Miss (6,085) Oxford, MS | ||||
Jan. 21 6:00 PM, SECN |
Mississippi State | W 91–74 | 10–9 (3–4) |
19 – Hubbs | 9 – Evans | 6 – Turner | Thompson–Boling Arena (13,917) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Jan. 24 9:00 PM, ESPN |
No. 5 Kentucky Rivalry |
W 82–80 | 11–9 (4–4) |
25 – Hubbs | 7 – Tied | 6 – Williams | Thompson–Boling Arena (19,349) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Jan. 28* 2:00 PM, ESPN2 |
Kansas State Big 12/SEC Challenge |
W 70–58 | 12–9 |
17 – Williams | 9 – Alexander | 5 – Tied | Thompson–Boling Arena (14,398) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Jan. 31 9:00 PM, SECN |
at Auburn | W 87–77 | 13–9 (5–4) |
18 – Schofield | 9 – Hubbs | 5 – Hubbs | Auburn Arena (7,525) Auburn, AL | ||||
Feb. 4 3:30 PM, SECN |
at Mississippi State | L 59–64 | 13–10 (5–5) |
13 – Bone | 8 – Bone | 3 – Hubbs | Humphrey Coliseum (7,581) Starkville, MS | ||||
Feb. 8 6:30 PM, SECN |
Ole Miss | W 75–66 | 14–10 (6–5) |
18 – Tied | 7 – Tied | 5 – Bone | Thompson–Boling Arena (12,209) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Feb. 11 4:00 PM, ESPNU |
Georgia | L 75–76 | 14–11 (6–6) |
30 – Williams | 9 – Alexander | 5 – Turner | Thompson–Boling Arena (15,637) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Feb. 14 7:00 PM, ESPN |
at No. 13 Kentucky Rivalry |
L 58–83 | 14–12 (6–7) |
17 – Schofield | 7 – Schofield | 2 – Tied | Rupp Arena (24,391) Lexington, KY | ||||
Feb. 18 1:00 PM, SECN |
Missouri | W 90–70 | 15–12 (7–7) |
25 – Williams | 8 – Hubbs | 6 – Bone | Thompson-Boling Arena (14,680) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Feb. 22 6:30 PM, SECN |
Vanderbilt | L 56–67 | 15–13 (7–8) |
16 – Hubbs | 10 – Williams | 2 – Tied | Thompson–Boling Arena (12,713) Knoxville, TN | ||||
Feb. 25 1:00 PM, SECN |
at South Carolina | L 55–82 | 15–14 (7–9) |
16 – Hubbs | 8 – Tied | 1 – Tied | Colonial Life Arena (16,117) Columbia, SC | ||||
Mar. 1 7:00 PM, SECN |
at LSU | L 82–92 | 15–15 (7–10) |
16 – Williams | 14 – Williams | 3 – Turner | Maravich Center (6,557) Baton Rouge, LA | ||||
Mar. 4 1:00 PM, SECN |
Alabama | W 59–54 | 16–15 (8–10) |
16 – Williams | 10 – Williams | 6 – Bowden | Thompson–Boling Arena (14,652) Knoxville, TN | ||||
SEC Tournament | |||||||||||
Mar. 9 1:00 PM, SECN |
(9) | vs. (8) Georgia Second Round |
L 57–59 | 16–16 |
14 – Bone | 11 – Schofield | 5 – Bone | Bridgestone Arena (11,973) Nashville, TN | |||
*Non-conference game. Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. All times are in Eastern Time. |
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