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Chism gets first-team nod

For the past couple of years in Knoxville one of the annual rites of March--in addition to postseason play--has been Bruce Pearl wondering aloud why Wayne Chism doesn't get more recognition around the league. That trend was broken Tuesday afternoon with the news that the Vols' big man had garnered first-team All-SEC honors from the coaches

Collins intrigued by Vols offer

Daryl Collins may not be the player with 20-plus offers at this point in his recruitment, but the offers the Gadsen, Ala., star has are impressive. Collins received an official offer from Tennessee on Monday to go along with his current offer sheet that included Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Southern Miss and Southern Ca

Spring storyline: The offensive front

The biggest offensive question for the Vols this spring is on the offensive front as Tennessee looks to replace four starters. A year ago if someone would have said that the Vols would give anything to have a set of twins from Cottonwood, Tenn., back for another year, they would have been laughed at. But as spring practice starts in nine days, first-year head coach Derek Dooley is looking for any potential bodies

Are veteran Vols built for March?

With college basketball moving into the postseason--and meaningful--stage of the season, the tone of the games themselves shift a bit. Things like skill and pure individual talent still matter, but other, harder to details like veteran leadership and steady backcourt play take on added significance. In fact, it's one of the more widely held tenants of the sport that you won't go far in March without seniors and solid guards

Dantzler to see the Vols this month

Dalton, Georgia senior to be Watts Dantzler is a mountain along the Dalton High offensive line. Standing 6-foot-7 and over 300 pounds, Dantzler isn't just a big body. He's quite the athlete and he continually works. Dantzler is preparing in the weight room. He's also preparing for a month of trips to see schools. And he's picked up a new spor