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Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Gainey shoots the ball between Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley, left, and Ben Humrichous.

Tennessee Men’s Hoops Survives Illinois Test to Back Up Top Ranking

Senior guard Jordan Gainey scores season-high 23 points, including buzzer-beating layup to lift the Vols to the win.

Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Gainey shoots the ball between Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley, left, and Ben Humrichous.

Tennessee Men’s Hoops Survives Illinois Test to Back Up Top Ranking

Senior guard Jordan Gainey scores season-high 23 points, including buzzer-beating layup to lift the Vols to the win.

Taylor Thierry during No. 12 Ohio State's 94–53 win over Charlotte on Nov. 12, 2024.

Twin Sisters Haley, Taylor Thierry Square Off in Youngstown State-Ohio State Game

The siblings combined for 11 points.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh dunks the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena.

Kentucky-Louisville Men’s Hoops Rivalry Adds Spicy New Chapter

Two new coaches—Wildcats’ Mark Pope and Cardinals’ Pat Kelsey—restored the value of the matchup, giving the state and sport something to anticipate again.

Tennessee's Samara Spencer (7) is carried off the court by Ruby Whitehorn (2) and Zee Spearman (11)

Tennessee Women's Basketball Explodes for Incredible NCAA Three-Point Record in 80-Point Win

The Volunteers hit 30 three-pointers in beating North Carolina Central, 139-59.

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AJ Dybantsa speaks at an event.

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Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier has been a big reason why the Vols are undefeated this season.

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Missouri Tigers fans storm the court after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks at Mizzou Arena.

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Dec 14, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) shoots for the basket against Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

BamaCentral Courtside: Alabama 83, Creighton 75

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) lays the ball up against Creighton at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Dec 14, 2024.

Mark Sears Surges to Best Game of Season in Creighton Win

Oct 23, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kevin Young talks to media during the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Former Duke basketball guard Gary Trent Jr. versus the Atlanta Hawks

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Penn State Nittany Lions guard Ace Baldwin Jr. dribbles the ball against Coppin State at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Ace Baldwin Jr. Sets Penn State Record in Win Over Coppin State

Cincinnati Bearcats forward Dillon Mitchell (23) dunks in the first half of the 92nd Annual Crosstown Shootout NCAA basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers at Fifth Third Arena on the UC campus in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Xavier led 31-30 at halftime.

Watch: Highlights From Cincinnati Bearcats 68-65 Win Over Xavier in 92nd Crosstown Shootout

Dec 14, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives the ball against Creighton Bluejays guard Shane Thomas (12) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

No. 7 Alabama Basketball Beats Creighton Bluejays in Return To Coleman Coliseum

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Gainey (11) drives to the basket and scores as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) defends in the final seconds at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Big Takeaways in Illinois Basketball's Loss to No. 1 Tennessee

Dec 7, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Chris Beard talks with guard Sean Pedulla (3) during the second half against the Lindenwood Lions at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Basketball Cruises Past Southern Miss 77-46 in Biloxi

Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) attempts a shot against Louisville Cardinals forward James Scott (0) during their game on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.

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Nov 30, 2024; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard AJ Storr (2) is introduced prior to a game against the Furman Paladins at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kasparas Jakucionis (32) and Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) reach for a loose ball during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Muscles Up But Falls Short in Loss to No. Tennessee

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey yells to his players during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

What Pat Kelsey, Terrence Edwards Jr. Said After Louisville's 93-85 Loss at Kentucky

Vanderbilt forward Khamil Pierre (12) drives to the basket against Lipscomb forward Isabella Pitta, right, during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

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