GALLERY: Photos from Tennessee basketball practice

Tennessee basketball opened its first practice session to the media on Thursday. Check out our action shots from behind-the-scenes?

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Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua looks on during the Vols' preseason practice session at Pratt Pavilion on Thurs. Oct. 3, 2019. Cory Sanning/Sports Illustrated

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Tennessee guard Jalen Johnson goes up for a jump shot during the Vols' preseason practice session at Pratt Pavilion on Oct. 3, 2019. Cory Sanning/Sports Illustrated

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Tennessee guards Jordan Bowden and Jalen Johnson look on during the Vols' preseason practice session at Pratt Pavilion on Oct. 3, 2019. Cory Sanning/Sports Illustrated

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Tennessee guard Jalen Johnson works against Vols assistant coach Kim English during UT's preseason practice session at Pratt Pavilion on Oct. 3, 2019. Cory Sanning/Sports Illustrated

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Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic looks on during the Vols' preseason practice session at Pratt Pavilion on Oct. 3, 2019. Cory Sanning/Sports Illustrated

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Tennessee forward Uros Plavisc looks on during the Vols' preseason practice session at Pratt Pavilion on Oct. 3, 2019. Cory Sanning/Sports Illustrated

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Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner maneuvers around forward John Fulkerson during the Vols' preseason practice session at Pratt Pavilion on Oct. 3, 2019. Cory Sanning/Sports Illustrated

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Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden looks on during the Vols' preseason practice session at Pratt Pavilion on Oct. 3, 2019. Cory Sanning, Sports Illustrated

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Following a bitter loss to Purdue in the Sweet 16 in March, Tennessee is looking at a clean slate for the 2019-20 season and features many familiar and new faces!